★ Writing

Ray Cooney

Born 1932 · London, England, UK · Active 1948–2025

Ray Cooney, born in 1932 in London, is a multifaceted English playwright, actor, and director known for his contributions to farce. He wrote the screenplay for What a Carve Up! (1961), a film that showcases his knack for comedic storytelling. Cooney also directed and appeared in Not Now Darling (1973), a film adaptation of his successful stage play, further cementing his influence in the realm of British comedy. His work reflects a sharp wit and a deep understanding of the farcical genre, making him a notable figure in the cult film landscape.

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Not Now Darling

★ 8.8

as Arnold Crouch

A married British furrier gives a mobster's mistress a cheap mink coat.

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What a Carve Up!

1961 · ★7.0

Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB

Jack Frost

1997

Jack Frost 2: The Revenge of the Mutant Killer Snowman

2000

10 Rules for Sleeping Around

Filmography

66 credits

2000s 1 credit

2000

Jack Frost 2: The Revenge of the Mutant Killer Snowman as Colonel Hickering

Movie ★ 4.4

1980s 1 credit

1988

Wife Begins at 40

Movie

1970s 2 credits

1976

Not Now, Comrade as Mr. Laver

Movie ★ 5.7

1973

Not Now Darling● as Arnold Crouch

Movie ★ 5.1

1960s 4 credits

1961

Nothing Barred as Policeman (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.0

1961

They Met in a City as Andy

TV ★ 7.0

1960

The Hand as Pollitt

Movie ★ 5.1

1960

The Night We Got the Bird as Man with Cartwheel

Movie ★ 6.3

1940s 2 credits

1948

My Brother Jonathan as Ralph Hingston

Movie ★ 6.8

1948

The Guinea Pig

Movie ★ 7.2

Crew Credits

2020s 7 credits

2025

Tout Va Très Bien ! Writer

Movie ★ 5.5

2024

Moonlight Madness Original Story

Movie ★ 4.8

2023

Le Vison voyageur Writer

Movie ★ 6.3

2023

Le Vison voyageur Novel

Movie ★ 6.3

2022

Ektos eleghou... ola Writer

Movie ★ 10.0

2021

Espèces Menacées Author

Movie ★ 5.5

2020

Mayday Theatre Play

Movie ★ 5.0

2010s 7 credits

2019

Kölcsönlakás Screenplay

Movie ★ 5.6

2019

C'est encore mieux l'après-midi Theatre Play

Movie ★ 6.5

2013

10 Rules for Sleeping Around Theatre Play

Movie ★ 3.5

2013

10 Rules for Sleeping Around Thanks

Movie ★ 3.5

2012

Run For Your Wife Writer

Movie ★ 4.4

2012

Run For Your Wife Director

Movie ★ 4.4

2010

Out Of Order Novel

Movie ★ 4.8

2000s 13 credits

2009

Außer Kontrolle Author

Movie

2007

Baby Baby, Balla Balla! Book

Movie

2007

Chat et souris Theatre Play

Movie

2006

Funny Money Author

Movie ★ 5.2

2006

Funny Money Executive Producer

Movie ★ 5.2

2006

Not Now, Sweetheart Writer

Movie

2005

Our... Kolotravas wants it. Writer

Movie

2005

Koita poios irthe! Writer

Movie ★ 8.0

2004

Dure bi rot Author

Movie

2003

№13 Writer

Movie

2002

Impair et père Theatre Play

Movie ★ 7.5

2002

Hrimata fantasmata Writer

Movie ★ 8.0

2001

Espèces menacées Theatre Play

Movie ★ 6.8

1990s 9 credits

1999

Oti peite ypourge mou Writer

Movie ★ 9.5

1997

Out of Order Writer

Movie ★ 5.6

1997

Jack Frost Thanks

Movie ★ 5.1

1996

Panique au Plazza Theatre Play

Movie ★ 6.1

1995

Le vison voyageur Author

Movie

1993

One For the Pot Writer

Movie

1992

Out of Order! Writer

Movie ★ 5.8

1992

Kuta och kör Writer

Movie

1990

Pappie Hier Ben Ik Writer

Movie

1980s 10 credits

1989

Double mixte Novel

Movie ★ 2.5

1988

Le Saut du lit Writer

Movie ★ 3.0

1987

C'est encore mieux l'après-midi Writer

Movie ★ 4.2

1986

Se devi dire una bugia dilla grossa Author

Movie

1986

Huwelijk In De Steigers Writer

Movie

1986

Goeie Buren Writer

Movie

1985

Move Over, Mrs. Markham Author

Movie ★ 6.1

1980

There Goes The Bride Screenplay

Movie ★ 7.0

1980

There Goes The Bride Theatre Play

Movie ★ 7.0

1980

Een Kus van een Rus Writer

Movie

1970s 4 credits

1979

Why Not Stay For Breakfast? Screenplay

Movie ★ 9.0

1976

Not Now, Comrade Director

Movie ★ 5.7

1976

Not Now, Comrade Writer

Movie ★ 5.7

1973

Not Now Darling● Director

Movie ★ 5.1

1960s 4 credits

1961

What a Carve Up!● Screenplay

Movie ★ 7.0

1960

The Hand Screenplay

Movie ★ 5.1

1960

The Night We Got the Bird Writer

Movie ★ 6.3

1960

The Hand Original Story

Movie ★ 5.1

s 2 credits

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