Baldwin Cooke
ActingAbout Baldwin Cooke
COOKE, BALDY (Baldwin Gardiner Cooke, Jr.) Born March 10, 1888, New York, New York. Cooke and his wife Alice toured in vaudeville with Stan (as members of the Stan Jefferson Trio), remaining close friends over the years. He appeared in 31 L&H films, beginning with Two Tars and ending with Swiss Miss. Baldy also worked with Our Gang and Charley Chase and appeared in about 80 films between 1928 and 1942. Baldy and Alice were close friends of Stan, even moving in with Stan and new wife Ruth as chaperones while the Laurels were waiting for Stan’s divorce from Lois to become final. Died December 31, 1953, Los Angeles, age 65.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Baldwin Cooke reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 44 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Baldwin Cooke'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 52% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Baldwin Cooke remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Laurel & Hardy: Year Two, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Baldwin Cooke Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Baldwin Cooke's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Baldwin Cooke.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Laurel & Hardy: Year Two | (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Best of Laurel and Hardy | Man at Window (archive footage) (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Nazi Agent | Waiter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Of Mice and Men | Ranch Hand (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Night of Nights | Waiter (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Auto Antics | Luke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Chaser | Bus Driver #2 | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Let's Make a Million | Farley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Manhattan Monkey Business | Diner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Tit for Tat | Customer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | One-Horse Farmers | Subway passenger (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Them Thar Hills | Officer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Three Chumps Ahead | Cafe Patron (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | It Happened One Day | Clerk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Going Bye-Bye! | Court Official | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Another Wild Idea | Radio Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Soup and Fish | Fourth Butler, with Soup (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Babes in the Goods | Spectator (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Arabian Tights | French Waiter (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | One Track Minds | Train Passenger (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Twice Two | Soda Jerk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Fish Hooky | Amusement Park Barker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Mr. Bride | Hotel Clerk | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Alum and Eve | Orderly (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Scram! | Court Recorder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Pooch | Diner Attendant | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Choo-Choo! | Train Passenger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Any Old Port! | Spectator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Dogs Is Dogs | Driver (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Call a Cop! | Detective (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Panic Is On | Mr. Cooke (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Let's Do Things | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Pip from Pittsburg | Newspaper Reader (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Chickens Come Home | Office Worker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Be Big! | Cookie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Night of Goblins | Passenger | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Teacher's Pet | First Caterer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Shivering and Shaking | Man at Window (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Below Zero | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Night Life | Waiter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Blotto | Waiter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Men O' War | Boater (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Berth Marks | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Election Day | Gangster | Hit | Similar → |
Baldwin Cooke - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Baldwin Cooke?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Baldwin Cooke is "Laurel & Hardy: Year Two" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Baldwin Cooke acted in?
Baldwin Cooke has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Baldwin Cooke?
Other notable films include "Babes in the Goods", "Them Thar Hills", and "Going Bye-Bye!".