Peter Cookson

American actor (1913-1990)
Person human Q7173376
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Peter Cookson

Summary

Peter Cookson is a human[1]. He was born in Milwaukie[2]. He was born on May 8, 1913[3]. He passed away in Southfield[4]. He died on January 6, 1990[5]. He worked as an actor[6], film actor[7], and stage actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Peter Cookson was born in Milwaukie[2].
  • Peter Cookson died in Southfield[4].
  • Peter Cookson was born on May 8, 1913[3].
  • Peter Cookson died on January 6, 1990[5].
  • Burial took place at William Henry Lee Memorial Cemetery[10].
  • Peter Cookson was married to Beatrice Straight[11].
  • A child of Peter Cookson was Peter W. Cookson, Jr.[12].
  • A child of Peter Cookson was Gary Cookson[13].
  • A child of Peter Cookson was Tony Cookson[14].
  • Peter Cookson held citizenship in United States[15].
  • English was Peter Cookson's native language[16].
  • Peter Cookson worked as an actor[6].
  • Peter Cookson's professions included film actor[7].
  • Peter Cookson worked as a stage actor[8].
  • Peter Cookson received the Theatre World Award[17].
  • Peter Cookson is recorded as male[18].
  • Peter Cookson's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • The cause of death was bone cancer[20].
  • Peter Cookson's family name is recorded as Cookson[21].
  • Peter Cookson's given name is recorded as Peter[22].
  • Peter Cookson's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Peter Cookson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Peter Cookson's writing language is recorded as English[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Peter Cookson was born in Milwaukie[2]. He was born on May 8, 1913[3]. English was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], film actor[7], and stage actor[8].

Recognition

Peter Cookson received the Theatre World Award[17].

Personal Life

Peter Cookson was married to Beatrice Straight[11]. Children include Peter W. Cookson, Jr.[12], a sociologist[26], b. 1942[27], of United States[28], specialised in sociology[29]; Gary Cookson[13]; and Tony Cookson[14].

Death and Burial

Peter Cookson died on January 6, 1990[5]. He died in Southfield[4]. The cause of death was bone cancer[20]. He is buried at William Henry Lee Memorial Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Peter Cookson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30]

FAQs

Where was Peter Cookson born?

Peter Cookson was born in Milwaukie[2].

Where did Peter Cookson die?

Peter Cookson passed away in Southfield[4].

Who was Peter Cookson married to?

Peter Cookson's spouses include Beatrice Straight[11].

What did Peter Cookson do for work?

Peter Cookson worked as actor[6], film actor[7], and stage actor[8].

What awards did Peter Cookson receive?

Honors received include Theatre World Award[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . theatreworldawards.org. theatreworldawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Southfield
    Award received
    Child Peter W. Cookson, Jr., Gary Cookson, Tony Cookson
    Cause of death bone cancer
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