Peter Cookson | |
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| Born | May 8, 1913 Milwaukie, Oregon, U.S. |
| Died | January 6, 1990 (aged 76) Southfield, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Pasadena Playhouse |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, writer |
| Organization | Actors Studio |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 4, including Peter W. Cookson Jr. |
Peter Cookson (May 8, 1913 – January 6, 1990) was an American stage and film actor of the 1940s and 1950s. He was known for his collaborations with his wife, Beatrice Straight, an actress and member of the Whitney family.