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Famous as :
Actor, comedian, impressionistBirth Name :
Stephen John CooganBirth Date :
October 14, 1965Birth Place :
Middleton, Manchester, England, UKSpouse :
Caroline Hickman (10-Dec-02 - 28-Jul-05)Claim to fame :
As Alan Partridge in TV series "I'm Alan Partridge" (1997-2002)
Interview: Comedian Steve Coogan Opens Up on 'Hamlet 2'
May 29, 2008 12:05:57He played an eccentric inventor Phileas Fogg alongside Jackie Chan in "Around the World in 80 Days". He portrayed first Roman emperor Octavius in Ben Stiller-starring family comedy "Night at the Museum". Next, he is going to be seen as a failed actor turned high school drama teacher Dana Marschz in the upcoming comedy musical "Hamlet 2". However, before the Focus Features tidbit tickles the laughters out, Steve Coogan sat down to talk about the hit comedy movie at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.
Recently, the 42-year-old made time to discuss his involvement with the feature film project and the movie itself. In the interview, the actor who is going to be seen sharing the big screen once again with Stiller in "Tropic Thunder" chatted about various topics from his comedic inspiration, his preparation for the musical film to working with Elizabeth Shue and director/co-scribbler Andrew Fleming. The complete Q & A can be read below.
Steve Coogan Won't Be Blamed for Owen Wilson's Suicide Attempt
August 30, 2007 10:08:55
Should we blame Steve Coogan for Owen Wilson's suicide attempt? The British comedian doesn't think so though, telling Access Hollywood he was not to blame for triggering the Hollywood actor's suicide bid.
Coogan's former lover Courtney Love seems to be in no doubt that Owen's alleged battle with drug addiction is a result of his friendship with Coogan whom she said having a hard-living party lifestyle. "Under normal circumstances I would not comment but I care too much about Owen. I went through it with Steve. I was just out of rehab and he was right there with the drugs. I tried to warn Owen. I tried to warn his friends. I hope from the bottom of my heart that Owen stays the hell away from that guy," The Daily Mail quoted Love as saying in an interview.
