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Alistair Cooke Biography

Birth Name:Alfred Alistair Cooke

Birth Place:Salford, Lancashire, England

Profession Actor, Writer

Fast Facts

In 1973, he was the recipient of the Peabody Personal Award
Studied English at Jesus College, the University of Cambridge
Studied theatre arts at Yale University and Harvard University
Started out in the television business working as a film critic for the BBC
Is best known for his work as the host of "Masterpiece Theatre․"
In 1941, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States
In 2004, his show "Letter From America" became the longest running radio show in the world

1973Richard Dimbleby Award-: winner
1973Bronze Wrangler-Factual Television Program: winner
1975Primetime Emmy-Special Classification of Outstanding Program and Individual Achievement: winner