Elisha Vanslyck Cook Jr. was an American stage, film and television character actor who often specialized in roles as "cowardly villains and neurotics". He is perhaps best remembered for his portrayal of Wilmer in the 1941 version of The Maltese Falcon and the futile efforts made by his character to intimidate Sam Spade in the film. Cook's acting career spanned more than 60 years, with roles in productions including The Big Sleep, Shane, The Killing, House on Haunted Hill, and Rosemary's Baby.
Elisha Cook Jr.
Active - 1930 - 2000 |
Birth - Dec 26, 1903 |
Death - May 18, 1995 |
Genres - Drama, Crime, Romance, Action-Adventure, Comedy
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Subgenres - Film Noir, Western Film, Biographical Film, Romantic Comedy, Neo-Noir
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Elisa Cook, Elisha Cook-
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