Ian Cognito
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Ian Cognito is a British stand-up comedian known for his confrontational and aggressive style, and for being banned from more venues than anyone else.
He is a regular headliner in the UK, and is proud of the fact that in over 20 years on the circuit, he has never appeared on television.
Comparisons have been made to US comedians Lenny Bruce
and Bill Hicks
, and to the Glaswegian Jewish comic, Jerry Sadowitz
.
Cognito obtained his Bachelor's degree at the University of Bath
, and his Master's at the University of the West of England
.
In December 2008, Cognito unleashed his Christmas song on the world 'Bollocks It's December Again' (available on youtube and his website). In December 2009, Cognito released his all new website, with up to date tour news, artwork, videos and merchandise.
He is a regular headliner in the UK, and is proud of the fact that in over 20 years on the circuit, he has never appeared on television.
Comparisons have been made to US comedians Lenny Bruce
Lenny Bruce
Leonard Alfred Schneider , better known by the stage name Lenny Bruce, was a Jewish-American comedian, social critic and satirist...
and Bill Hicks
Bill Hicks
William Melvin "Bill" Hicks was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, satirist, and musician. His material largely consisted of general discussions about society, religion, politics, philosophy, and personal issues. Hicks' material was often controversial and steeped in dark comedy...
, and to the Glaswegian Jewish comic, Jerry Sadowitz
Jerry Sadowitz
Jerry Sadowitz is an American-born Scottish stand-up comic and card magician, known for his frequently controversial "sick humour". An accomplished practitioner of sleight of hand, he has written several books on magic and invented many conjuring innovations. He is widely acclaimed as one of the...
.
Cognito obtained his Bachelor's degree at the University of Bath
University of Bath
The University of Bath is a campus university located in Bath, United Kingdom. It received its Royal Charter in 1966....
, and his Master's at the University of the West of England
University of the West of England
The University of the West of England is a university based in the English city of Bristol. Its main campus is at Frenchay, about five miles north of the city centre...
.
In December 2008, Cognito unleashed his Christmas song on the world 'Bollocks It's December Again' (available on youtube and his website). In December 2009, Cognito released his all new website, with up to date tour news, artwork, videos and merchandise.