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Steve Coogan

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Steve Coogan Fast Facts:

First developed his impressionist skills as a child while performing impersonations of friends and celebrities for his family.
Provided the voices for several puppets on the British comedy show Spitting Image, which satirizes public figures.
Created his most famous character, Alan Partridge, in 1992. His other characters include Paul and Pauline Calf, Tommy Saxondale and Tony Ferrino.
Founded Baby Cow Productions, a television production company that specializes in comedy talent, in 1999 with business partner Henry Normal.
Was asked to take a role in Night at the Museum (2006) by Ben Stiller, a fan of Coogan's Alan Partridge character. Coogan later went on to work with Stiller again in Tropic Thunder (2008) and Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009).