Ancel Cook

Acting

Freshness: Mar 10, 2026

16Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 24, 1935

Birth Place: Ardmore, Oklahoma, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ancel Cook reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Ancel Cook's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ancel Cook remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ancel Cook Movies Ranked

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

★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

★5.7

★5.7

Dudes: Two punks from the big city, traveling across the country in a Volkswagen bug, embrace the western ethos when they must

Dudes

1987•Adventure

★5.4

★5.4

The Independent: A notorious B-movie director tries for a comeback by seeking out the film rights to the life story of a serial killer wh

The Independent

2000•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ancel Cook.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2000	The Independent	Peter Worth	Flop	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	Flop	Similar →
1981	Frightmare	Nightwatchman	Flop	Similar →
1979	Charleston	Reverend Dr. Palmer	Flop	Similar →
1977	Grand Theft Auto	Dink (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1976	Rattlers	Sam the Janitor	Flop	Similar →
1973	The Daring Dobermans	Ranger	Flop	Similar →
1973	Starbird and Sweet William	Hunter	Flop	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 "Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest" with a rating of 7.0/10.

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 "Breakdown", "Down Periscope", and "Dudes".