Rosemary's Baby
1968
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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...
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 "Shane," died...
May 18, 1995 · Elisha Vanslyck Cook, Jr. (December 26, 1903 – May 18, 1995) was an American character actor who made a career out of playing cowardly villains and weedy neurotics in dozens of films. He was perhaps most noted for his portrayal of the "gunsel" Wilmer, who tries to intimidate Humphrey Bogart's Sam Spade in The Maltese Falcon.
Feb 14, 2024 · In closing, Elisha Cook Jr—petite in stature yet titanic in talent—left a mark on film history that remains sharply etched. His nuanced portrayal in “The Maltese Falcon” set the bar high for character actors, showcasing how a supporting role can shine as brightly as any headliner’s.
May 20, 1995 · May 20, 1995 12 AM PT. TIMES STAFF WRITER. 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...
Elisha Vanslyck Cook Jr. (December 26, 1903 – May 18, 1995) was an American character actor famed for his work in films 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., born Elisha Vanslyck Cook Jr. on December 26, 1903, was an American actor known for his distinctive appearance and memorable performances in film noir and other genres. With his slight build, nervous energy, and intense portrayals, Cook became one of the most recognizable character actors of his time.
