Culture That Made Me: Comedian Risteárd Cooper on the influences of Monty Python

As he tours with his new comedy show, co-founder of Après Match Risteárd Cooper reflects on cultural touchstones that have influenced his career

Risteárd Cooper. 

Risteárd Cooper, 57, grew up in Sandymount, Co Dublin. After drama school, he worked for a spell with Chicago’s renowned Steppenwolf Theatre Company.

He has performed leading roles in Dublin’s Abbey Theatre and London’s National Theatre.