Nathan Cook

Nathan Cook
Born	April 9, 1950 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died	June 11, 1988 (aged 38) Santa Monica, California

Nathan Cook (April 9, 1950 – June 11, 1988) was an American actor. His eldest brother, Edward Cook (born December 22, 1947, died 1995) was a ballet dancer and choreographer in Europe. He is survived by one sister and a younger brother.

Cook 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. After moving to Los Angeles in 1975, he was known for roles on two television series. He played Milton Reese, one of the high school basketball players, on The White Shadow (1978–1980). He also played 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. He was involved for a time with the actress Alfre Woodard before marrying and having two children in 1984 and 1986.

He also made frequent appearances as a celebrity guest on the game shows Body Language, Super Password, and the $25,000 and $100,000 Pyramids.

Cook, an accomplished jazz flute player, died in 1988 from a severe allergic reaction to penicillin. His favorite saying was: "It's okay to fool the people, as long as you don't fool yourself."

External links

• Nathan Cook at the Internet Movie Database

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Name	Cook, Nathan
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Date of birth	April 9, 1950
Place of birth	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date of death	June 11, 1988
Place of death	Santa Monica, California