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Peter Cookson (I) (1913–1990)

Actor

Trivia:

Husband to Beatrice Straight; father to Tony Cookson.

Born:

in Milwaukie, Oregon, USA

Died:

(age 76) in Southfield, Massachusetts, USA

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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

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David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama

Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel


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1952-1958 Kraft Theatre (TV series)
Bruis / Mr. Knightley
– A Boy Called Ciske (1958) … Bruis
– Emma (1954) … Mr. Knightley
– Thorn in the Flesh (1952)
 
1958 The DuPont Show of the Month (TV series)
– The Bridge of San Luis Rey (1958)
 
1958 Matinee Theatre (TV series)
James
– The Europeans (1958) … James
 
1957 The United States Steel Hour (TV series)
– Shadow in the Sky (1957)
 
1955-1957 Armstrong Circle Theatre (TV series)
– The Trial of Poznan (1957)
– The Honorable Mrs. Jones (1955)
 
1957 Telephone Time (TV series)
Paul Wallace
– Parents of a Stranger (1957) … Paul Wallace
 
1957 The Millionaire (TV series)
Alan Bruce
– The Nancy Wellington Story (1957) … Alan Bruce
 
1955 Star Tonight (TV series)
– Gallant Lady (1955)
 
1955 Appointment with Adventure (TV series)
– Forbidden Holiday (1955)
 
1954 Studio One in Hollywood (TV series)
Jamison Wyatt
– The Secret Self (1954) … Jamison Wyatt
 
1952-1954 Suspense (TV series)
Jack Trent / Maj. de Spain
– Barn Burning (1954) … Maj. de Spain
– The Red Signal (1952) … Jack Trent
 
1954 Justice (TV series)
– The Spinster (1954)
 
1952 Broadway Television Theatre (TV series)
Nathaniel Dunham
– The Fortune Hunter (1952) … Nathaniel Dunham
 
1951-1952 The Web (TV series)
– Hear Footsteps (1952)
– The Customs of the Country (1951)
 
1951 Lights Out (TV series)
– Follow Me (1951)
 
1951 The Billy Rose Show (TV series)
– Yogi Your Way (1951)
 
1950 Robert Montgomery Presents (TV series)
Maxim de Winter
– Rebecca (1950) … Maxim de Winter
– Kitty Foyle (1950)
 
1949 The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse (TV series)
– The House of the Seven Gables (1949)
 
1946 Don't Gamble with Strangers
Bob Randall
 
1946 Strange Conquest
William Sommers
 
1946 Fear
Larry Crain
 
1946 The Scarlet Horseman
Kirk Norris
 
1945 Behind City Lights
Lance Marlow
 
1945 G.I. Honeymoon
Lt. Robert 'Bob' Gordon
 
1945 Adventures of Kitty O'Day
Johnny Jones
 
1944 Shadow of Suspicion
James 'Jimmy' Dale
 
1944 The Girl Who Dared
Rufus Blair
 
1944 Detective Kitty O'Day
Johnny Jones
 
1944 Strange Confession
Soldier
 
1943 A Guy Named Joe
Sgt. Hanson (uncredited)
 
1943 Swingtime Johnny
Jonathan
 
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Other Works:

The Innocents (1950). Drama. Written by William Archibald. Music by Alex North. Lighting and Scenic Design by Jo Mielziner. Directed by Peter Glenville. Playhouse Theatre: 1 Feb 1950- 3 June 1950 (141 performances). Cast: Beatrice Straight, David Cole, Isobel Elsom, Iris Mann. Produced by Peter Cookson... See more »
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Trivia:

Husband to Beatrice Straight; father to Tony Cookson. See more »

Star Sign:

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