Steve Coogan

English actor and comedian (born 1965)

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Stephen John Coogan is an English actor, comedian 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 and Chris Morris on On the Hour and The Day Today. Partridge has featured in several television series and the 2013 film Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa. In 1999, he co-founded the production company Baby Cow Productions with Henry Normal. For his work he has garnered numerous accolades including four BAFTA Awards and three British Comedy Awards as well as nominations for an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award.

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Cast announced for upcoming Roy Keane Saipan film Steve Coogan will play Mick McCarthy in the upcoming movie due to begin filming in the summer. BBC Sport - Published on July 29, 2024
Steve Coogan sued for 'devious' and 'weasel-like' film portrayal Steve Coogan is being sued for libel by a university official over how he was portrayed in a film about the discovery of Richard III's remains. Sky News - Published on February 29, 2024
Steve Coogan praises 'brave' Prince Harry for bringing phone hacking case Steve Coogan has praised "brave" Prince Harry after a judge found that the royal's phone was hacked by the Daily Mirror. Sky News - Published on December 15, 2023

'Listen to victims and survivors': Steve Coogan hopes his portrayal of Jimmy Savile will help prevent abuse British actor Steve Coogan has said he hopes his portrayal of serial sex offender Jimmy Savile will encourage viewers to "listen to victims and survivors" to avoid history repeating itself. Sky News - Published on October 7, 2023
Coogan and Vorderman lend support to Lib Dems as conference starts Steve Coogan and Carol Vorderman have publicly lent their support to the Liberal Democrats as the party conference kicks off with a call for electoral reform and tactical voting. Sky News - Published on September 23, 2023
Plan to cut taxes for richest is 'breathtaking in its audacity' The government's financial plan is "breathtaking in its audacity", according to British actor Steve Coogan. Sky News - Published on September 28, 2022

Steve Coogan: Death of the Queen 'a defining moment for Britain' Steve Coogan has told Sky News it feels strange to be away promoting his latest film following the death of the Queen. Sky News - Published on September 10, 2022
Jimmy Savile victim groped on TV fears Steve Coogan will 'struggle' playing 'monster'- as BBC drama faces calls to be axed A woman who was groped by Jimmy Savile on Top Of The Pops fears Steve Coogan will "struggle" to portray the "monster" in an upcoming BBC drama, amid calls for the series to be axed. Sky News - Published on May 21, 2022