Paul Cook

Paul Thomas Cook (born 20 July 1956 in Shepherd's Bush, London) is an English drummer and member of the punk rock band the Sex Pistols. He was also called "Cookie" by his friends on the punk music scene. Cook was raised in Hammersmith and attended the Christopher Wren School, now Phoenix High School, London in White City Estate, Shepherds Bush, where he met Steve Jones.

The pair became good friends and while bunking off school. In 1972–1973, Cook and Jones, along with their school friend Wally Nightingale, formed a band, The Strand. Within the next three years The Strand evolved into the Sex Pistols. [source: Wikipedia]

Paul Cook is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 28 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Billy Idol Should Be Dead (2026), The Filth and the Fury (2000), Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains (1982), The London Weekend Show, Classic Albums (1997), Damien - Omen II (1978), Dummy (1979), Punk's Not Dead (2007). The recorded credits span 1978 to 2026, including 26 movies and 2 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.