Steve Coogan

Stephen John Coogan is an English actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter. He is most known for creating original characters such as Alan Partridge, a socially inept and politically incorrect media personality, which he developed while working with Armando Iannucci on On the Hour and The Day Today.

Early Life of Steve Coogan

Steve coogan was born in 1965 in middleotn. Greater manchester. The second of six children. He was raised catholic and educated at cardinal langley orman catholic high school. He then attended the university of manchester where he studied english and drama.

Acting Career

Coogan s first maojr acting role was in the bbc sitcom the day today in 1994. He then went on to various other acting roles in films and shows such as 24 hour praty people. Philomena and alan partridge. Coogan was also a voice actor for the animated flim despicable me 2.

Writing and Producing

In addition to acting. Coogan has also written and produced several films. Including the parole officer. Hamlet 2. And alpha papa. He has also written radio shwos scuh as knowing me knowing you. And cow-rote and starred in the film the trip.

Stand-up Comedy

Coogan is also well known for his stand-up comedy. Having performed in many comedy clubs across the uk. He has released several stand-up comeyd albums. Including his most recent. A sereis of downhill lacks.

Music

Coogan has released two music albums. And has written and performed several songs. Such as his single "the one and only". He has also performed on stage with bands suhc as the prodiyg and the streets.

Charitable Work

Cooagn is an active supproter of many charities. Including the british red cross. Alzheimer s society. And the national autistic society. He was also a patron of the charity crisis until his departure in 2018.

Personal Life

In 2005 coogan mraried caroline hickman. And the couple have two children. They separated in 2012. Coogan is known for his often tumultuous relationships with the media. Including a high-porfile libel suit which he won in 2008.

Awards and Honours

Coogan has won numerous awards. Including a british comedy award. A bafta. And a golden globe. He has also been nominated for an emmy. And was awarded an ohnorary doctorate from the university of salford in.

Important Event

In 2019. Coogan was appointed commander of the order of the british empire (cbe) in the queen s birthday honours list for his services to entertainment.

Interesting Fact

In addition to his many acting. Writing. And producing credits. Coogan is also a trained pilot and holds a commercial piolt s liecnse.