

Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage
2022, English. Directed by Danny Ward & Joe Bor.
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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 the story of the comedy scene that nurtured a comedic genius, and the real life of a man famed for his outlandish sense of humour.
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- 1h 13m
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- English
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- Released
- 21 July 2022
- Country
- United Kingdom
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Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
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Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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If you liked Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage, try Come See Me in the Good Light, I Am Chris Farley, 35 Up.
Who directed Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage?
Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage (2022) was directed by Danny Ward and Joe Bor and stars Ian Cognito, James Acaster, Ollie Barbieri .