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  1. 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.

  2. IMDb profile of Elisha Cook Jr., a versatile actor who played neurotics, double-dealers, and supporting roles in films such as The Killing, Rosemary's Baby, and The Big Sleep. See his birth and death dates, height, spouse, children, and stage debut.

    • January 1, 1
    • San Francisco, California, USA
    • January 1, 1
    • Big Pine, California, USA
  3. 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.

    • December 26, 1903
    • May 18, 1995
  4. 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, died on Thursday at a...

  5. May 21, 1995 · Elisha Cook Jr., 91, the diminutive character actor who played the hired gun humiliated by Humphrey Bogart in "The Maltese Falcon" and the homesteader shot by Jack Palance in...

  6. 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.

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  8. 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.

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