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.
Baldwin Cooke Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Baldwin Cooke reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 44 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Baldwin Cooke's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 52% of Baldwin Cooke's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Laurel & Hardy: Year Two, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Baldwin Cooke Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Baldwin Cooke's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Baldwin Cooke has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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) | Hit | 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 | Average | 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!".