- Born
- Died
- Birth nameDonald Fenner Cook
- Height5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Donald Cook was born on September 26, 1901 in Portland, Oregon, USA. He was an actor, known for The Public Enemy (1931), Show Boat (1936) and The Spanish Cape Mystery (1935). He was married to Princess Gioia Tasca di Cuto. He died on October 1, 1961 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
- SpousePrincess Gioia Tasca di Cuto(1937 - October 1, 1961) (his death)
- The play in which he starred that had the longest run, "The Moon Is Blue", was made into a film that caused a scandal in its time because it used the word "virgin" while showing a woman's bedroom. Cook played the same role that David Niven played in the 1953 film.
- Acted in vaudeville during the early 1920's. Came to films via Broadway, initially as leading man during the early sound era. Subsequently relegated to supporting roles.
- Appeared frequently on Broadway between 1938 and 1959. Cook appeared as "Donn Cook" there between 1926 and 1930.
- Attended the University of Oregon.
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