Elisha Cook Jr._
San Francisco, California, USA
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San Francisco, California, USA
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Actor
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Birthplace
San Francisco, California, USA
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Languages
English
Residences
Big Pine
Education
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Name Origin
English < Biblical Hebrew (אֱלִישָׁע)
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Elisha Cook Jr. is known for acting.
Born in San Francisco, California, USA (died at age 91).
Elisha Cook Jr. has 50 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (50)
Biography
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.
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How old was Elisha Cook Jr.?
Elisha Cook Jr. was born on and passed away on at the age of 91.
Where was Elisha Cook Jr. born?
Elisha Cook Jr. was born in San Francisco, California, USA.
What movies or shows has Elisha Cook Jr. been in?
Elisha Cook Jr. has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Hammett (1982), National Lampoon's Movie Madness (1982), Harry's War (1981), Tom Horn (1980), Carny (1980).
What is Elisha Cook Jr. known for?
Elisha Cook Jr. is primarily known as an actor. Elisha Vanslyck Cook, Jr. (December 26, 1903 – May 18, 1995) was an American character actor who made a career out of playing cowardly villains…
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