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Nathan Earl Cook (April 9, 1950 – June 11, 1988) was an American actor.
Nathan Cook | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nathan Earl Cook April 9, 1950 |
| Died | June 11, 1988 (aged 38) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1974–1988 |
| Spouse | Cara Cook (1984–1988; his death)[1] |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editCook was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After graduation from Penn State University, he was hired as a member of the repertory company at Actors Theatre of Louisville in Kentucky.
Career
editAfter moving to Los Angeles in 1975, Cook was popularly known for roles on two television series: playing Milton Reese, a high school basketball player on The White Shadow (1978–1980), and portraying security head Billy Griffin on Hotel (1983–1988). Between these two, he had a shorter role (1981–1982) as Detective Virgil Brooks in Hill Street Blues.
Cook made frequent appearances as a celebrity guest on the game shows Body Language, Super Password, and the $25,000 and $100,000 Pyramids. He helped a contestant win a $100,000 Pyramid Tournament of Champions in 1988.[2]
He also appeared as a celebrity in the 1987 game show pilot for Money in the Blank.
Personal life
editCook was involved for a time with actress Alfre Woodard[citation needed] before marrying his wife, Cara. Together they had two children, son Cameron Edward Cook (born September 17, 1984) and a second child, born in 1986.
Cook was an accomplished jazz flute player.
His eldest brother, Edward Cook (born December 22, 1947, died 1995) was a ballet dancer and choreographer in Europe.
Death
editCook died on June 11, 1988, from a severe allergic reaction to penicillin. His body is interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills.
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Abby | Tafa Hassan | |
| 1979 | The Last Word | Officer Caine | |
| 1983 | National Lampoon's Vacation | Man Giving Directions |
References
edit- ^ St. George, Donna (June 19, 1988). "Nathan W. Cook, 38, Actor on TV's 'Hotel'". Philadelphia Inquirer. p. D14. Archived from the original on December 25, 2013.
- ^ Video on YouTube