Elisha Cook Jr.

Elisha Cook Jr.

Actor

San Francisco, California, USA

Elisha Vanslyck Cook Jr. (December 26, 1903 – May 18, 1995) was an American character actor, probably best remembered as the "gunsel" Wilmer, who tries to intimidate Sam Spade (Humphrey Bogart) in The Maltese Falcon. His acting career spanned more than 60 years, with roles in films such as The Big Sleep, Shane, The Killing, House on Haunted Hill, and Rosemary's Baby.
Elisha Vanslyck Cook Jr. (December 26, 1903 – May 18, 1995) was an American character actor, probably best remembered as the "gunsel" Wilmer, who tries to intimidate Sam Spade (Humphrey Bogart) in The Maltese Falcon. His acting career spanned more than 60 years, with roles in films such as The Big Sleep, Shane, The Killing, House on Haunted Hill, and Rosemary's Baby.