Elisha Cook

ELISHA COOK JR d1995. American character actor famed for his work in films noir. He appeared in a total of 21 film noirs, more than any other actor or actress. He played cheerful, brainy collegiates until he was cast against type as the bug-eyed baby-faced psychopathic killer Wilmer Cook in the 1941 version of The Maltese Falcon. He went on to play deceptively mild-mannered villains. His acting career spanned more than 60 years, with roles in productions including ; The Big Sleep / Shane / The Killing, House on Haunted Hill and Rosemary's Baby. He died in California aged 91 on May 18th 1995