What is Ancel Cook's latest movie?

Ancel Cook's most recent film is "The Independent" (2000).

Is Ancel Cook a good actor?

Ancel Cook has an average audience rating of 5.8/10 across 16 films on movieMx, with standout performances in American Harvest, Charleston, Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest.

Ancel Cook

Q: What is the best movie of Ancel Cook?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Ancel Cook is "American Harvest" with a rating of 9.0/10.

Q: How many movies has Ancel Cook acted in?

Ancel Cook has been featured in at least 16 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: May 10, 2026

16Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 24, 1935

Birth Place: Ardmore, Oklahoma, USA

Ancel Cook Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ancel Cook reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Ancel Cook's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Ancel Cook'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 American Harvest, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Ancel Cook Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ancel Cook's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

★9.0

American Harvest: American Harvest is set in the heartland of Kansas. Two proud, stubborn families have not spoken to one another because

American Harvest

1987•Drama

★8.0

★8.0

Charleston: Stella Farrell is a southern belle in 1860's Charleston, South Carolina who is determined to hang onto her aristocratic

Charleston

1979•Drama

★7.0

Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest (1997) movie poster

★7.0

Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest: Jessica Fletcher searches for a woman who witnessed the murder of a man trying to expose a serious flaw in a top-secret

Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest

1997•TV Movie

★6.9

★6.9

Breakdown: On their cross-country drive, a married couple, Jeff and Amy Taylor, experience car trouble after their SUV breaks down.

Breakdown

1997•Crime

★6.4

★6.4

Down Periscope: Maverick Navy Lieutenant Commander Tom Dodge will never be a textbook officer, but he's a brilliant seaman who's always

Down Periscope

1996•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Ancel Cook has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2000	The Independent	Peter Worth	Average	Similar →
1997	Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest	Fred	Hit	Similar →
1997	Breakdown	Barfly	Hit	Similar →
1997	Dogtown	Mr. Sternen	Flop	Similar →
1996	Down Periscope	Fisherman	Average	Similar →
1995	Ring of Fire III: Lion Strike	Bronk	Flop	Similar →
1990	Driving Force	Pete	Flop	Similar →
1987	Dudes	Sam	Average	Similar →
1987	Number One with a Bullet	Farmer	Flop	Similar →
1987	American Harvest	Farmer Schlecter	Super Hit	Similar →
1983	Frightmare	Nightwatchman	Flop	Similar →
1979	Charleston	Reverend Dr. Palmer	Super Hit	Similar →
1977	Grand Theft Auto	Dink (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1976	Rattlers	Sam the Janitor	Flop	Similar →
1973	The Daring Dobermans	Ranger	Average	Similar →
1973	Starbird and Sweet William	Hunter	Average	Similar →

Ancel Cook - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ancel Cook?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ancel Cook is "American Harvest" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Ancel Cook acted in?

Ancel Cook has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ancel Cook?

Other notable films include "Charleston", "Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest", and "Breakdown".