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Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage

6.320221h 13mMovieDocumentary

Rising to fame amid the 1980s alternative comedy boom, Ian Cognito was one of the UK's most popular comedians. His performances left audiences in hysterics - but behind the laughter was a troubled and often controversial figure. This is…

DirectorsDanny Ward·Joe Bor

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Cast · Directed by Danny Ward

ICIan Cognito
Ian Cognito
Self (archive)
JAJames Acaster
James Acaster
Self
OB
Ollie Barbieri
Self
WB
Will Barbieri
Self
KB
Karen Bayley
Self
MBMitch Benn
Mitch Benn
Self
AB
Andrew Bird
Self
GB
Geoff Boyz
Self
JBJo Brand
Jo Brand
Self
ID
Ivor Dembina
Self
MFMick Ferry
Mick Ferry
Self
AF
Alan Francis
Self

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