History of Steve Coogan in Timeline
Steve Coogan is an acclaimed English-Irish actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer, recognized with BAFTA and British Comedy Awards, alongside Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations. He is most famous for creating and portraying Alan Partridge, a character known for social awkwardness and politically incorrect views. Partridge originated in radio and television shows like *On the Hour* and *The Day Today*, before headlining several TV series including *I'm Alan Partridge*, and the movie *Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa*.
October 1965: Stephen John Coogan Born
In October 1965, Stephen John Coogan was born in Middleton, Lancashire, to Kathleen (née Coonan) and Anthony "Tony" Coogan.
May 1983: Father's Political Candidacy
In May 1983, Coogan's father stood for the SDP-Liberal Alliance in the Middleton South ward at the Rochdale Borough Council elections.
May 1984: Father's Political Candidacy
In May 1984, Coogan's father again stood for the SDP-Liberal Alliance in the Middleton South ward at the Rochdale Borough Council elections.
December 1988: Don't Believe the Hype
In December 1988, Coogan provided vocals for the acid house record 'Don't Believe the Hype' credited to Mista E, which peaked at number 41.
1989: The Krypton Factor
In 1989, Coogan appeared in a series of sketches in the Observation round in the ITV game show 'The Krypton Factor'.
1991: On the Hour
In 1991, Coogan worked with Armando Iannucci and Chris Morris on 'On the Hour' where he developed his character Alan Partridge.
1992: Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge
In 1992, Coogan hosted a spin-off Radio 4 spoof chat show, 'Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge'.
1992: Perrier Award and The Dead Good Show
In 1992, Coogan won the Perrier Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and starred in 'The Dead Good Show'.
1992: On the Hour
In 1992, Coogan worked with Armando Iannucci and Chris Morris on 'On the Hour' where he developed his character Alan Partridge.
1992: Perrier Award Win
In 1992, Steve Coogan's show, "Steve Coogan in character with John Thomson", won the Perrier Award for best show at the Edinburgh Fringe.
1993: Paul Calf on Saturday Zoo
In 1993, Paul Calf came to wider public notice, with several appearances on 'Saturday Zoo'.
1994: The Day Today and Knowing Me, Knowing You
In 1994, 'On the Hour' transferred to television as 'The Day Today', followed by 'Knowing Me, Knowing You' later that year.
1994: The Day Today
In 1994, Coogan worked with Armando Iannucci and Chris Morris on 'The Day Today' where he developed his character Alan Partridge.
1995: BAFTA Television Award
In 1995, 'Pauline Calf's Wedding Video' won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Comedy.
1996: Early British Tabloid Fixture
Since as early as 1996, Steve Coogan has been a fixture in the British tabloids, facing entrapment, blackmail, and fabricated stories.
1997: I'm Alan Partridge
In 1997, Alan Partridge featured in several television series, such as I'm Alan Partridge
1998: Alice Through the Looking-Glass
In 1998, Coogan played the Gnat in the TV adaptation of 'Alice Through the Looking-Glass'.
1999: Co-founded Baby Cow Productions
In 1999, Coogan co-founded the production company Baby Cow Productions with Henry Normal.
1999: Baby Cow Productions Founded
In 1999, Coogan, along with Henry Normal, founded Baby Cow Productions.
2001: 100 Greatest TV Characters
In 2001, a poll by Channel 4, Partridge was voted seventh on their list of the 100 Greatest TV Characters.
2002: I'm Alan Partridge
In 2002, Alan Partridge featured in several television series, such as I'm Alan Partridge
2002: Cruise of the Gods and 24 Hour Party People
In 2002, Coogan starred in 'Cruise of the Gods' and portrayed Tony Wilson in '24 Hour Party People'.
2002: The Parole Officer and 24 Hour Party People
In 2002, Coogan starred in 'The Parole Officer' and '24 Hour Party People', growing in prominence in the film industry.
2002: Marriage to Caroline Hickman
In 2002, Steve Coogan married Caroline Hickman.
2003: The Private Life of Samuel Pepys and Coffee and Cigarettes
In 2003, Coogan starred in 'The Private Life of Samuel Pepys' and appeared in Jim Jarmusch's 'Coffee and Cigarettes'.
2003: Recognition as Funniest Act
In 2003, Steve Coogan was listed in The Observer as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy.
2004: Around the World in 80 Days
In 2004, Coogan appeared in films such as 'Around the World in 80 Days'.
2005: A Cock and Bull Story
In 2005, Coogan co-starred as himself with Rob Brydon in 'A Cock and Bull Story'.
2005: Criticism of The Guardian
In 2005, Steve Coogan criticized The Guardian for reporting on tabloid dirt while also enjoying it themselves.
2005: Divorce from Caroline Hickman
In 2005, Steve Coogan divorced Caroline Hickman.
2005: Phone Hacking Anomalies
In 2005, Steve Coogan was made aware by his phone service provider of "possible anomalies" on his phone, leading to his involvement in the News International phone hacking scandal.
2005: Comedians' Comedian Poll
In 2005, Steve Coogan was voted among the top 20 greatest comedy acts ever by fellow comedians and comedy insiders in a poll to find the Comedians' Comedian.
2006: Night at the Museum
In 2006, Coogan appeared in films such as the 'Night at the Museum' trilogy.
2006: Little Britain and A Cock and Bull Story
In 2006, Coogan had a cameo in the 'Little Britain' Christmas special and starred in 'A Cock and Bull Story'.
2006: Marie Antoinette
In 2006, Coogan played dramatic roles, including in 'Marie Antoinette'.
2006: Further Phone Hacking Concerns
In 2006, Steve Coogan experienced further phone hacking concerns, adding to the anomalies detected in 2005.
2007: Curb Your Enthusiasm
In 2007, Coogan played a psychiatrist on Larry David's 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' on HBO.
March 2008: Stand-up Tour
In March 2008, Coogan returned to comedy with his first stand-up tour in ten years, "Steve Coogan as Alan Partridge and other less successful characters".
2008: BBC Worldwide Stake
In 2008, BBC Worldwide bought a 25% stake in Baby Cow Productions.
2009: Steve Coogan – The Inside Story
In 2009, Coogan was featured in the spoof documentary TV film 'Steve Coogan – The Inside Story'.
2010: Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and The Trip
In 2010, Coogan appeared in 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief' and the BBC series 'The Trip'.
2010: The Trip and Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge
In 2010, Coogan worked with Brydon and Winterbottom for 'The Trip', and Partridge returned with 'Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge'.
2010: Hacking Notebook Discovery
In 2010, Steve Coogan's legal firm obtained a partially redacted version of Glenn Mulcaire's hacking notebook, revealing that Coogan had been targeted and his personal information was in Mulcaire's possession.
March 2011: Guest Editor for Loaded and Dating Loretta "Elle" Basey
In March 2011, Steve Coogan was guest editor for the men's magazine Loaded, and began dating glamour model Loretta "Elle" Basey.
July 2011: Coogan on News of the World Closure
In July 2011, Steve Coogan expressed his delight over the closure of the News of the World, calling it a "fantastic day for journalism" and criticizing the use of press freedom as a smokescreen for selling papers with tittle-tattle.
November 2011: Appearance at Leveson Inquiry
In November 2011, Steve Coogan appeared at the Leveson Inquiry, providing an eight-page witness statement and representing celebrities who feared speaking out against the tabloid press.
2011: Our Idiot Brother
In 2011, Coogan appeared in films such as 'Our Idiot Brother'.
2011: I, Partridge: We Need to Talk About Alan
In 2011, Partridge returned with a spoof memoirs 'I, Partridge: We Need to Talk About Alan'.
2012: What Maisie Knew
In 2012, Coogan played dramatic roles, including in 'What Maisie Knew'.
2013: Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa
In 2013, Alan Partridge featured in Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa
2013: Philomena
In 2013, Coogan co-wrote, produced, and starred in the film 'Philomena', earning nominations at the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and Academy Awards.
2013: The Look of Love and Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa
In 2013, Coogan worked with director Winterbottom in 'The Look of Love', and the feature film 'Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa' was released.
2013: Philomena Release and Acclaim
In 2013, Steve Coogan produced, co-wrote, and co-starred in the drama film "Philomena", portraying journalist Martin Sixsmith. The film received critical acclaim and was a financial success, earning Coogan nominations for the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. He won the BAFTA Award and Venice Film Festival Award for Best Screenplay. "Philomena" also received four Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture.
2013: Support for Abolishing British Monarchy
In 2013, Steve Coogan voiced his support for abolishing the British monarchy.
August 2014: Scottish Independence Referendum Letter
In August 2014, Steve Coogan was among 200 public figures who signed a letter to The Guardian expressing their hope that Scotland would vote to remain part of the United Kingdom in the Scottish independence referendum.
2014: Night at the Museum
In 2014, Coogan appeared in films such as the 'Night at the Museum' trilogy.
2014: Split from Loretta "Elle" Basey
In 2014, Steve Coogan and Loretta "Elle" Basey ended their relationship.
2014: The Trip to Italy
In 2014, the film 'The Trip to Italy' was released, about Coogan and Brydon taking a food-tasting trip through Italy.
February 2016: Speeding Fine and Driving Ban
In February 2016, Steve Coogan was fined £670 and banned from driving for 28 days after being caught speeding in Brighton.
2016: Christine Langan hired as CEO of Baby Cow Productions
In 2016, Christine Langan, former head of BBC Film, was hired as the CEO of Baby Cow Productions by Steve Coogan, who was the creative director. This led to BBC Worldwide increasing its stake in the company to 73%.
2017: The Trip to Spain
In 2017, 'The Trip to Spain' was released, about Coogan and Brydon taking a food-tasting trip through Spain.
2017: Endorsement of Jeremy Corbyn
In 2017, Steve Coogan endorsed the Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn in the general election and hosted a rally for him in Birmingham.
2017: Sale of Ovingdean Grange
In 2017, Steve Coogan's manor house, Ovingdean Grange in Ovingdean, East Sussex, was advertised for sale at £3.25 million.
2018: Irreplaceable You
In 2018, Coogan appeared in films such as 'Irreplaceable You'.
2018: Stan & Ollie
In 2018, Coogan portrayed Stan Laurel in 'Stan & Ollie', earning a BAFTA Award nomination.
August 2019: Speeding Offence and Reduced Driving Ban
In August 2019, Steve Coogan escaped the usual six-month ban for a further speeding offence as his next TV series depended on his ability to drive. He was given a two-month ban and a £750 fine.
November 2019: Defense of Jeremy Corbyn
In November 2019, Steve Coogan, along with other public figures, signed a letter defending Jeremy Corbyn and endorsing him in the general election.
December 2019: Endorsement of Labour Party
In December 2019, Steve Coogan, along with 42 other cultural figures, signed a letter endorsing the Labour Party in the election, highlighting their transformative manifesto.
2019: Return of Alan Partridge to BBC
In 2019, Alan Partridge returned to the BBC with "This Time with Alan Partridge", a spoof of magazine shows.
2020: The Trip to Greece
In 2020, 'The Trip to Greece' was released, about Coogan and Brydon taking a food-tasting trip through Greece.
2020: From the Oasthouse Podcast
In 2020, Steve Coogan launched the Audible podcast "From the Oasthouse", featuring his character Alan Partridge. The podcast has now run for three seasons.
2020: Identifies as 'Half-Irish'
In an interview in 2020, Steve Coogan described himself as "half-Irish".
March 2021: Criticism of Tabloid Press and Support for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
In March 2021, Steve Coogan criticized the tabloid press, stating it is controlled by tax-shy billionaires and defended Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, saying their attacks were due to breaking the rule of leaving the press alone.
April 2022: Alan Partridge Stratagem Tour and The Lost King film
In April 2022, Steve Coogan began an Alan Partridge tour titled Stratagem. He also starred in the 2022 film "The Lost King", playing the husband of Philippa Langley.
2022: Residence in Barcombe
As of 2022, Steve Coogan resides in Barcombe, in the Lewes District of East Sussex.
March 2023: Granted Irish Passport
In March 2023, Steve Coogan, who described himself as "half-Irish", was granted an Irish passport.
September 2023: Support for Liberal Democrats
In September 2023, Steve Coogan addressed the Liberal Democrat Conference via video link, expressing his intention to tactically vote for the Liberal Democrats over the Labour Party in the 2024 general election.
2023: The Reckoning
In 2023, Coogan portrayed Jimmy Savile in the BBC drama 'The Reckoning', receiving a British Academy Television Award nomination.
June 2024: Endorsement of the Green Party
In June 2024, Steve Coogan endorsed the Green Party and campaigned for Siân Berry ahead of the general election. He also signed a letter calling for Labour to halt arms sales to Israel if elected.
October 2024: Dr. Strangelove stage adaptation
In October 2024, Steve Coogan starred in multiple roles in a London stage version of the 1964 film "Dr. Strangelove", adapted by Iannucci. The play opened at the Noël Coward Theatre on 8 October 2024.
2024: Joker: Folie à Deux Appearance
In 2024, Steve Coogan appeared in the film "Joker: Folie à Deux" as Paddy Meyers, a TV personality who interviews the Joker.
February 2025: Reduced Penalty for Speeding
In February 2025, Steve Coogan was spared six penalty points and a six-month ban for speeding, reduced to five points and two months as a longer ban would have prevented filming of a new series of The Trip, affecting many people involved.
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