Dudley Moore Biography

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NAME: Dudley Moore
OCCUPATION: Actor, Comedian
BIRTH DATE: April 19, 1935
DEATH DATE: March 27, 2002
EDUCATION: Oxford University
PLACE OF BIRTH: Dagenham, Essex, England, United Kingdom
PLACE OF DEATH: Plainfield, New Jersey
Full Name: Dudley Stuart John Moore
AKA: Dudley Moore

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British actor and comedian Dudley Moore starred in funny films such as Bedazzled (1967), 10 (1979), and Arthur (1981).

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Born on April 19, 1935, in Dagenham, Essex, England, British actor and comedian Dudley Moore rose to fame with comedy partner Peter Cook. Together, they created sketch comedy shows, Derek & Clive record albums, and movies like 1967's Bedazzled. After ending his partnership with Cook, Moore went on to make Hollywood films, most notably 10 (1979) and Arthur (1981). Moore was also a musician and composer.

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