Ian Cognito
Ian Cognito (born Paul Barbieri,[1] 21 November 1958 – 11 April 2019) was an English stand-up comedian. Many said his comedy was like Lenny Bruce, Bill Hicks, and Jerry Sadowitz but had no presence in the mainstream media because of his ill-tempered persona.
| Ian Cognito | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Paul Barbieri |
| Born | 21 November 1958 London, England |
| Died | 11 April 2019 (aged 60) Bicester, England |
| Education | University of Bath |
Cognito won the Time Out Award for Stand-up Comedy in 1999.[2]
Cognito died on 11 April 2019 of a heart attack during a comedy gig in Bicester.[3][4] He was 60.
References
- "Here comes trouble". Fest Magazine. 22 July 2013.
- "Comedian Ian Cognito dies onstage – and the audience think it's part of his act". The Daily Telegraph. 12 April 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
- ""Ian Cognito Dies"". beyondthejoke.co.uk. 12 April 2019.
- ""Ian Cognito: Comedian dies on-stage in Bicester"". BBC. 12 April 2019.
Other websites
- Official website
- Official website (pre-minimalist version) archived at the Wayback Machine
- Review in The Guardian
- Chortle review
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