Comedians' comedian

Peter Cook has been voted the greatest comedian of all time by fellow comics. "Cook, a groundbreaking satirist who died in 1995, was known for his 1960s and 70s double act with Dudley Moore in shows such as Not Only... But Also. ..."

Peter Cook, Peter Sellers (guest) and Dudley Moore in 'Not Only... But Also' in March, 1965.

COMEDIANS' COMEDIAN TOP 10:
1. Peter Cook
2. John Cleese (above)
3. Woody Allen
4. Eric Morecambe
5. Groucho Marx
6. Tommy Cooper
7. Laurel and Hardy
8. Billy Connolly
9. Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer
10. Richard Pryor
(via Land of 999 Dances)