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Simon Cook
MBE
Leader of Bristol City Council
In office
15 May 2012 – 18 November 2012
DeputyJon Rogers
Preceded byBarbara Janke
Succeeded byGeorge Ferguson
Leader of Liberal Democrat Group on Bristol City Council
In office
8 May 2012 – December 2012
DeputyJon Rogers
Preceded byBarbara Janke
Succeeded byTim Kent
Member of Bristol City Council
for Clifton East
In office
6 May 1999 – 5 May 2016
Preceded byWard created
Succeeded byClive Stevens
Personal details
BornSimon Timothy Cook
(1952-06-21) 21 June 1952 (age 74)
Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
PartyLiberal Democrat
SpouseBarbara
ChildrenJosh & Ellie
EducationNorwich School
Alma materUniversity of Sussex
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionActor

Simon Timothy Cook MBE (born 21 June 1952) is a British politician and television actor, best known for his role as Andrew Warrington in the Five soap opera Family Affairs between 2000 and 2001.[1]

Biography

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He attended Norwich School before studying English at the University of Sussex. He spent six years in business management before taking an acting course at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.[2]

Cook has had roles in EastEnders, Doctors, Casualty, and Cal. He has also performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company.[3]

Politics

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He is also a Liberal Democrat politician, being a member of Bristol City Council from 1999 till losing in 2021, representing the Clifton East ward. He has served as Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure and as Lord Mayor of Bristol (2004–2005)[4] and as Deputy Leader of Council (2005–2006 and 2009–2012).[5] As of 8 May 2012, he was the leader of the Liberal Democrat Group and also Leader of the council. In November 2012, the position of Leader of the council was to be replaced by a directly elected Mayor of Bristol.[6] Which was won by Bristol 1st member George Ferguson.

Cook is the director of a small company that makes video and audio podcasts.[2]

Filmography

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YearFilmRoleOther notes
2013CalOncologist (rumored)
YearTelevision seriesRoleOther notes
1974Apple's WayBoyTV series, 1 episode
1989London's Burning1st PolicemanTV series, 1 episode
1990The ChiefChief Insp. Ian MaidmentTV series, 1 episode
Grange HillChemist Shop ManagerTV series, 1 episode
1991Devices and DesiresPatrick MitchellTV mini-series, 3 episodes
1991–1992Watt on EarthTom RuddockTV series, 24 episodes
1997The UninvitedMark KnowlesTV series, 2 episodes
WycliffeGeesinkTV series, 1 episode
1998Touch and GoMark(TV movie)
The BillMagistrates ClerkTV series, 1 episode
1999Trial & RetributionNewscasterTV series, 1 episode
2000Family AffairsAndrew WarringtonTV series, 30 episodes
2009MistressesMr. FenimanTV series, 1 episode
2001DoctorsTony WicktonTV series, 1 episode
2003CasualtyDave HarrisonTV series, 1 episode
2007Waking the DeadAnthony Lane-KellyTV series, 1 episode
2010IdentityBathurstTV mini-series, 1 episode
2011InjusticeJudgeTV mini-series, 2 episodes
2013FrankieMark HughesTV series, 1 episode
2017Three GirlsBarristerTV mini-series, 1 episode
BroadchurchNick FoulkesTV series, 1 episode

References

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  1. ↑ "Councillor Upsets Eastenders' Regulars". Bristol Evening Post. Financial Times. 2 December 2002. Retrieved 17 January 2009.
  2. 1 2 "Cllr Simon Cook". Arts Council England. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  3. ↑ "Friends reunited – Lord Mayor and Headmaster back on stage together for first time in 30 years". Bristol Cathedral School. October 2004. Retrieved 17 January 2009.
  4. ↑ "Made In Bristol – Hats off to Brunel". BBC Bristol. BBC. 7 July 2005. Retrieved 5 November 2008.
  5. ↑ "Clifton East Ward: Simon Timothy Cook – Deputy Leader of Lib Dems". Bristol City Council. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  6. ↑ Staff (9 May 2012). "Bristol Lib Dems elect Simon Cook as leader". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
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