Ethyle Cooke was an American actress who is best known for The Merchant of Venice, Inspiration, and Patsy.
Personal and Family Life
Born on August 4, 1880, in Lynn, Massachusetts, Ethyle Cooke was married to Harry Benham, and they had two children together. Her children, Leland Benham and Dorothy Benham, also pursued careers in acting. She spent her later years in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where she passed away.
Death and Legacy
Ethyle Cooke died on April 20, 1949, in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Her work in film during the early 20th century contributed to the developing era of cinema. She is remembered for her roles in silent films and remains a part of early Hollywood history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Fugitive | 1916-08-12 | Anna Prentice |
| Inspiration | 1915-11-18 | Undetermined Role |
| Star of Bethlehem | 1912-12-24 | |
| A Dog’s Love | 1914-10-03 | Helen’s Mother |
| Old Jane of the Gaiety | 1915-07-17 | Jane |
| The Pillory | 1916-10-08 | |
| Patsy | 1917-07-01 | Alice Hewitt |
| A Woman’s Loyalty | 1914-05-05 | May’s Maid |
| Daughter of Kings | 1915-05-23 | Princess Sonia – the Millionaire’s Daughter |
| His Guardian Auto | 1915-06-11 | Flossie Footlights |
| Dottie’s New Doll | 1912-06-04 | |
| Lucile | 1912-11-27 | |
| The Head Waiter | 1913-12-28 | Grace |
| From the River’s Depths | 1915-09-05 | Dorothy Hewins |