Carole Cook

Carole Cook

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Carole Cook (January 14, 1924 - January 11, 2023) was an American actress. She appeared in many theatrical productions, in films and on television. Born as Mildred Frances Cook, she was a protege of Lucille Ball. Ball gave her the stage name of "Carole", after her friend Carole Lombard because, Ball reportedly told Cook, "you have the same healthy...

Known For

Home on the Range

as Pearl Gesner (voice)

Sixteen Candles

as Grandma Helen

American Gigolo

as Mrs. Dobrun

Cast Credits

Home on the Range

as Pearl Gesner (voice)

Lost & Found

as Sylvia

Fast Money

as Ester

Carly's Web

as Myrtle

42nd Street

as Maggie Jones

Grandview, U.S.A.

as Betty Welles

Sixteen Candles

as Grandma Helen

Summer Lovers

as Barbara Foster

American Gigolo

as Mrs. Dobrun

Make Me an Offer

as Pru Babcock

Rendezvous Hotel

as Lucille Greenwood

The Gauntlet

as Waitress

In the Glitter Palace

as Daisy Dolon

Palm Springs Weekend

as Naomi Yates