Simon Cook

Simon Timothy Cook MBE (born 21 June 1952) is a British politician and television actor, best known for his role as Andrew Warrington in the Five soap opera Family Affairs between 2000 and 2001.

Biography He attended Norwich School before studying English at the University of Sussex. He spent six years in business management before taking an acting course at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.

Cook has had roles in EastEnders, Doctors, Casualty, and Cal. He has also performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Politics He is also a Liberal Democrat politician, being a member of Bristol City Council from 1999 till losing in 2021, representing the Clifton East ward. He has served as Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure and as Lord Mayor of Bristol (2004–2005) and as Deputy Leader of Council (2005–2006 and 2009–2012). As of 8 May 2012, he was the leader of the Liberal Democrat Group and also Leader of the council. In November 2012, the position of Leader of the council was to be replaced by a directly elected Mayor of Bristol. Which was won by Bristol 1st member George Ferguson.

Cook is the director of a small company that makes video and audio podcasts.

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