From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Snook (comedian)
Snook (comedian)
Snook the alter-ego of Peter Soucy, is a Newfoundland
Snook, Film
comedian and actor.
• Rare Birds as Bystander - 2001
• Young Triffie’s Been Made Away With as Ranger Jenkins -
Peter Soucy 2006
Peter Soucy was born in Gander, Newfoundland and
Labrador where he attended school before eventually
Other
moving to Nova Scotia. Snook is regularly hired to perform at special events, cor-
Since 1986 Peter Soucy has been acting, writing, de- porate functions, and in ad campaigns. Such as the act of
signing, and directing for stage, radio and television. A ’ Go Healthy’ in Newfoundland and Labrador.
graduate of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design,
Soucy later taught Visual Arts for several years in sec-
ondary schools. His most successful play, FLUX, has been
Discography
adapted for television, published, and performed in sev-
eral provinces and states.
DVDs
In 1987, Soucy co-founded the Day Job Theatre. Since • Snook’s Wicked DVD
then he has appeared in many television commercials
and has completed a three-year term as Artistic Director of CDs
Rebel Island Theatre and the NaGeira Theatre Festival in Car- • Snook’s Christmas (2005)
bonear. • Snook’s Childhood (or Snook ruins a bunch of Kids Songs)
Soucy is now hosting VOCM (AM)’s Nightline in St. (2007)
John’s, NL.
External links
Awards • Snook’s Official Website
• Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council Award - 1986 Persondata
• Kari Award - 1996 Name Snook
Alternative names
Snook Short description
Snook, Soucy’s most popular character has been de- Date of birth
scribed as "a street-smart corner boy" and is said to come Place of birth
from St. John’s, Newfoundland. He has a recognizable
Date of death
slicked-back hairstyle and is usually seen holding a cig-
arette. Snook performs at various comedy festivals and Place of death
venues, hosts television series, and has released several
comedy CDs and DVDs.
Appearances
Television
• Wicked Night Out - (Host)
• Lorne Elliott’s Madly Off in All Directions
• CBC Television’s Canada Now
• Hatching, Matching and Dispatching - 2005 (Voice)
• Above and Beyond as Sadler - 2006 (mini-series)
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• People from Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador
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