Penny Cook

Biography

Penny Cook was a versatile Australian actress and writer, best known for her roles in the soap operas A Country Practice and E Street, as well as Neighbours. She also presented on travel show The Great Outdoors and had recurring roles in films like The Merger and Coda. Born in Melbourne in 1957, Cook's early life took an unconventional path after failing to gain admission to drama school, but she eventually landed a successful career in theatre and television.