Alistair Cooke
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
Awards
- 1973Richard Dimbleby AwardWinner
- 1973Bronze Wrangler - Factual Television Program:Winner
- 1975Primetime Emmy - Special Classification of Outstanding Program and Individual Achievement:Winner