Donald Cook
Acting
Born September 26, 1901 · Portland, Oregon
Biography
Donald Cook (September 26, 1901 – October 1, 1961) was an American stage and film actor. Born in Portland, Oregon, he originally studied farming but later started business with a lumber company. He joined the Kansas Community Players and through this received an offer of stage work. He started screen work in "shorts" before going on to films. 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 was one…
Known For · 40 titles
The Philco Television Playhouse
Baby Face
Lux Video Theatre
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
The 9th Guest
The Public Enemy
Party Husband
Too Young to Go Steady
Here Come the Co-Eds
Our Very Own
The Leavenworth Case
Safe in Hell
Ring Around the Moon
The Penguin Pool Murder
Show Boat
Gigolette
Circus Girl
Ladies Love Danger
The Kiss Before the Mirror
The Trial of Vivienne Ware
The World Changes
The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas
Taxi!
Ellis Island
Murder in the Fleet
Here Comes the Band
The Conquerors
Viva Villa!
The Casino Murder Case
The Night Is Young
Most Precious Thing in Life
Fugitive Lady
Oysters and Muscles
ABC Album
Patrick the Great
Bowery to Broadway
The Man Who Played God
The Calling of Dan Matthews
Whirlpool
Frisco Jenny