Gary Cooke

Gary Cooke is an Irish actor, satirist and writer who is one of the stars, on screen, of Après Match and, on stage, I, Keano and MacBecks. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of media personality Eamon Dunphy, He co-wrote the script for this year's Gaiety Pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk.

He co-wrote with Malachy McKenna and starred in the musical MacBecks at the Olympia Theatre. David and Victoria Beckham were invited to the opening night but did not attend. He contributed to a book of essays compiled as part of Tennis Ireland's 100th anniversary in 2008. He co-wrote with Malachy McKenna a political version of Cinderella which was performed at the Gaiety Theatre in January 2009. In 2010, he signed up with gambling company Ladbrokes as "world-famous Italian manager" Gino Stromboli.

In July 2013 he took part in Celebrity MasterChef Ireland and was eliminated in week 1.

Appearances Après Match (1996–present) I, Keano (2005–2007) Rock Rivals (TV3) MacBecks