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Elisha Vanslyck Cook Jr. (December 26, 1903 – May 18, 1995) was an American character actor famed for his work in film noir. According to Bill Georgaris of They Shoot Pictures, Don't They, [citation needed] Cook appeared in a total of 21 films noir, more than any other actor or actress.
Elisha Cook Jr.. Actor: House on Haunted Hill. Although this pint-sized actor started out in films often in innocuous college-student roles in mid-1930's rah-rahs, playing alongside the likes of a pretty Gloria Stuart or a young, pre-"Oz" Judy Garland, casting directors would soon enough discover his flair for portraying intense neurotics or ...
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Learn about the life and career of Elisha Cook Jr., a versatile character actor who played small-time gangsters, neurotics and losers in films like The Maltese Falcon and Shane. Find out his birth and death dates, family, awards, trivia and more on IMDb.
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- May 18, 1995
May 21, 1995 · Elisha Cook Jr., whose intense, bug-eyed portrayal of Wilmer, the psychotic, baby-faced killer in "The Maltese Falcon," made him a cult figure to a generation of moviegoers,...
May 20, 1995 · Elisha Cook Jr., the shifty-eyed movie gangster who often fell victim to his own violence and will forever be remembered as Wilmer in “The Maltese Falcon,” has died.
May 18, 1995 · Elisha Cook Jr. was an American character actor who played cowardly villains and weedy neurotics in dozens of films. He is best known for his role as Wilmer in The Maltese Falcon and appeared in many other classics such as Rosemary's Baby, The Killing, and The Big Sleep.
Feb 14, 2024 · Learn how Elisha Cook Jr, a character actor with a career spanning over 60 years, became one of the quintessential gunsel characters in film noir. Discover his role in The Maltese Falcon, his unique presence on screen, and his impact on modern cinema.
