Ethyle Cooke

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