David Cookson — Dentist on the Job Character Profile

About David Cookson

Newly qualified dentist hired by Proudfoot. He and Brian secretly improve Dreem's terrible formula. He helps smuggle an improvised commercial onto a space rocket, securing product success and their promotion.

David Cookson — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Bob Monkhouse

Appears in

Dentist on the Job (1961)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (5)

• David Cookson — Alliance Teammate — Brian Dexter (Ronnie Stevens)

  Professional partners and co-conspirators in the advertising scheme.

• David Cookson — Conflict Obstacle — Macreedy (Richard Wattis)

  Management enforcer blocking professional advancement.

• David Cookson — Alliance Helper — Sam Field (Kenneth Connor)

  Trusted ally providing logistical support.

• David Cookson — Alliance Partner — Jill Venner (Shirley Eaton)

  Creative collaborator in the advertising stunt.

• David Cookson — Conflict Rival — Director (Cyril Chamberlain)

  Antagonistic employer seeking to eliminate him.

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More characters from Dentist on the Job

• Sam Field (Kenneth Connor)
• Jill Venner (Shirley Eaton)
• Mr. Duff (Reginald Beckwith)
• Colonel J.J. Proudfoot (Eric Barker)
• Brian Dexter (Ronnie Stevens)
• Mr. Roper (Charles Hawtrey)
• Macreedy (Richard Wattis)
• Director (Cyril Chamberlain)
• Admiral Southbound (David Horne)
• Prison Governor (Richard Caldicot)
• Brunette (Marie Devereux)
• Newsreader (Patrick Holt)