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Derek Cooper(1925-2014)

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Derek Cooper was born on 25 May 1925 in Fulham, London, England, UK. He was a writer and actor, known for Revolution Round the Corner (1964), Distilling Whisky Galore! (1991) and The Exceptional Child (1964). He was married to Janet Brace. He died on 19 April 2014.
BornMay 25, 1925
DiedApril 19, 2014(88)
BornMay 25, 1925
DiedApril 19, 2014(88)
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Revolution Round the Corner
TV Mini Series
  • Writer
  • 1964
Distilling Whisky Galore! (1991)
Distilling Whisky Galore!
6.2
TV Movie
  • Writer
  • 1991
The Exceptional Child (1964)
The Exceptional Child
  • Self - Narrator
  • 1964
Signpost
TV Series
  • Commentary spoken by(voice)

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Writer

  • Distilling Whisky Galore! (1991)
    Distilling Whisky Galore!
    6.2
    TV Movie
    • written by
    • 1991
  • Revolution Round the Corner
    TV Mini Series
    • narrative script
    • 1964

Actor

  • Signpost
    TV Series
    • Commentary spoken by (voice)
    • 1965

Personal details

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  • Born
    • May 25, 1925
    • Fulham, London, England, UK
  • Died
    • April 19, 2014
  • Spouse
    • Janet Brace1960 - 2010 (her death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    Presented "The Food Programme" on BBC Radio 4.

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    He was honored at the Sony Awards in 2001 for his pioneering work with food.

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  • When did Derek Cooper die?
    April 19, 2014
  • How did Derek Cooper die?
    Parkinson's disease
  • How old was Derek Cooper when he died?
    88 years old
  • When was Derek Cooper born?
    May 25, 1925
  • Where was Derek Cooper born?
    Fulham, London, England, UK

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