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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.
IMDb profile of Elisha Cook Jr., a versatile actor who played neurotics, double-dealers, and supporting roles in films such as The Maltese Falcon, The Killing, and Rosemary's Baby. See his birth and death dates, photos, videos, credits, and trivia.
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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, nicknames, trademarks and trivia.
- December 26, 1903
- 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, died on Thursday...
Feb 14, 2024 · Elisha Cook Jr’s Role in the Classic Film Noir. In “The Maltese Falcon,” Elisha Cook Jr breathed life into Wilmer Cook, a character as complex as the twisting plot he navigates. Cook’s Wilmer is the quintessential gunsel—slang of the day for a trigger man with more bravado than sense—and he’s darkly fascinating. Cook, with his ...
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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...
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 roles in The Maltese Falcon, Rosemary's Baby, The Killing and many other classics.
