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.
Filmography YearFilmRoleOther notes2013 CalOncologist (rumored) YearTelevision seriesRole Other notes1974 Apple's Way Boy TV series, 1 episode 1989 London's Burning 1st Policeman TV series, 1 episode 1990 The Chief Chief Insp. Ian Maidment TV series, 1 episode Grange Hill Chemist Shop Manager TV series, 1 episode 1991 Devices and Desires Patrick Mitchell TV mini-series, 3 episodes 1991–1992 Watt on Earth Tom Ruddock TV series, 24 episodes1997 The Uninvited Mark Knowles TV series, 2 episodes Wycliffe Geesink TV series, 1 episode 1998 Touch and Go Mark (TV movie) The Bill Magistrates Clerk TV series, 1 episode 1999 Trial & Retribution Newscaster TV series, 1 episode 2000 Family Affairs Andrew Warrington TV series, 30 episodes 2009 Mistresses Mr. Feniman TV series, 1 episode 2001 Doctors Tony Wickton TV series, 1 episode 2003 Casualty Dave Harrison TV series, 1 episode 2007 Waking the Dead Anthony Lane-Kelly TV series, 1 episode 2010 Identity Bathurst TV mini-series, 1 episode 2011 Injustice Judge TV mini-series, 2 episodes 2013 Frankie Mark Hughes TV series, 1 episode 2017 Three Girls Barrister TV mini-series, 1 episode Broadchurch Nick Foulkes TV series, 1 episode
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