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Ancel Cook

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
15Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 24, 1935
Birth Place: Ardmore, Oklahoma, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ancel Cook reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Ancel Cook's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ancel Cook remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ancel Cook Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ancel Cook's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest (1997) movie poster
★7.0

Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest: Jessica Fletcher searches for a woman who witnessed the murder of a man trying to expose a serious flaw in a top-secret

Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest

1997•TV Movie
★6.9
Breakdown (1997) movie poster
★6.9

Breakdown: On their cross-country drive, a married couple, Jeff and Amy Taylor, experience car trouble after their SUV breaks down.

Breakdown

1997•Crime
★6.4
Down Periscope (1996) movie poster
★6.4

Down Periscope: Maverick Navy Lieutenant Commander Tom Dodge will never be a textbook officer, but he's a brilliant seaman who's always

Down Periscope

1996•Comedy
★5.7
Dudes (1987) movie poster
★5.7

Dudes: Two punks from the big city, traveling across the country in a Volkswagen bug, embrace the western ethos when they must

Dudes

1987•Adventure
★5.4
The Independent (2000) movie poster
★5.4

The Independent: A notorious B-movie director tries for a comeback by seeking out the film rights to the life story of a serial killer wh

The Independent

2000•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ancel Cook.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2000 The Independent Peter Worth Flop Similar →
1997 Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest Fred Hit Similar →
1997 Breakdown Barfly Hit Similar →
1997 Dogtown Mr. Sternen Flop Similar →
1996 Down Periscope Fisherman Average Similar →
1995 Ring of Fire III: Lion Strike Bronk Flop Similar →
1990 Driving Force Pete Flop Similar →
1987 Dudes Sam Average Similar →
1987 Number One with a Bullet Farmer Flop Similar →
1987 American Harvest Farmer Schlecter Flop Similar →
1981 Frightmare Nightwatchman Flop Similar →
1979 Charleston Reverend Dr. Palmer Flop Similar →
1977 Grand Theft Auto Dink (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1976 Rattlers Sam the Janitor Flop Similar →
1973 Starbird and Sweet William Hunter Flop Similar →

Ancel Cook - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ancel Cook?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ancel Cook is "Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Ancel Cook acted in?

Ancel Cook has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ancel Cook?

Other notable films include "Breakdown", "Down Periscope", and "Dudes".