About John Cook
Lived 1935 – 2001 (aged 65–66). John Cook was a Canadian film director, screenwriter and director.
John Cook (1935 - 21 September 2001) was an Austrian filmmaker. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Cook lived and worked most of his life in Europe and often referred to himself as "Viennese by choice", having moved to Austria in the late 1960s after a career in commercial photography in Paris. Little-known in his native Canada, Cook is considered, despite his small filmography, an important figure in Austrian cinema.
Cook was the father of Canadian guitarist Jesse Cook.
Filmography Artischocke (1982) Schwitzkasten (Clinch) (1978) Langsamer Sommer (Slow Summer) (1976) Ich schaff's einfach nimmer (I Just Can't Go On) (1973)
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Who was John Cook?
Austrian film director
When was John Cook born?
John Cook was born in 1935 in Toronto.
When did John Cook die?
John Cook died on 21 September 2001 in Arles.
What was John Cook's occupation?
John Cook was a film director, screenwriter and director.
What nationality was John Cook?
John Cook was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: John Cook (filmmaker)
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