Ron Cook
Biography
Ronald G. Cook, born on December 1, 1948, is a distinguished English actor whose career spans film, television, and theatre since the 1970s.
Cook hails from South Shields in County Durham, where he was born to a school cook and a car worker. At the age of six, his family relocated to Coventry, where he attended Wyken Croft Junior School followed by Caludon Castle School. He later pursued his passion for acting at Rose Bruford College, laying the groundwork for his illustrious career in the performing arts.
Over the years, Cook has built a repertoire of diverse roles, showcasing his talent across various mediums. His contributions to the entertainment industry have made him a respected figure, admired for his versatility and dedication to the craft.
Filmography
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The Amazing Colossal Man
1957
The Other Boleyn Girl
2003 • Thomas Cromwell
Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1980
2009
Romantic Comedy (2020)
2020
Sharpe's Honour
1994
The Critic (2024)
2024 • Hugh Morris
Land of the Blind
2006 • Doc
On a Clear Day
2005 • Norman
Charlotte Gray
2001
Hornblower: Duty
2003 • Steward James Doughty
Hornblower: Loyalty
2003
Girltrash: All Night Long
2014
The Merry Wives of Windsor
1982
Secrets & Lies
1996 • Stuart
The Merchant of Venice
2004
Dead Calm
1989
102 Dalmatians
2000
Confetti
2006
Henry VI Part 3
1983 • Richard, Duke of Gloucester
Henry VI Part 2
1983 • Richard Plantagenet
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
1989
The Psycho Lover
1970