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 Cook in the trailer for The Casino Murder Case (1935). |
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| Born | September 26, 1901 Portland, Oregon |
| Died | October 1, 1961 (aged 60) New Haven, Connecticut |
Donald Cook (September 26, 1901 – October 1, 1961) was an American stage and film actor.
Born in Portland, Oregon, Cook was known for his portrayal of Mike Powers in the film The Public Enemy. He also was one of the first film actors to portray Ellery Queen, in The Spanish Cape Mystery. He played opposite Helen Morgan in the 1936 film adaptation of Show Boat and was one of the suspects in the Philo Vance mystery The Casino Murder Case. Other film credits include The Man Who Played God and Our Very Own.
Cook made his Broadway debut in 1926 as Donn Cook, and his New York theatrical career continued until 1959. His credits included a 1948 revival of Private Lives.
Cook was married to Princess Gioia Tasca di Cuto from 1937 until his death from a heart attack in New Haven.
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