Douglas S. Cook
Appearance
Douglas S. Cook | |
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Born | 1958 |
Died | (aged 56) |
Nationality | American |
Other names | Douglas S. Cook |
Occupation | Screenwriter |
Years active | 1991–2015 |
Notable work | The Rock |
Douglas S. Cook (1958 – July 19, 2015) was an American screenwriter, known for writing 1996's film The Rock. His other credits included Payoff, Holy Matrimony, Double Jeopardy and Criminal.[1] Cook wrote all of his screenplays along with his writing partner David Weisberg.[2] They also wrote another action thriller script Blank Slate, which is currently un-produced at Bold Films.[3]
Cook died on July 19, 2015 at the age of 56 in Santa Monica, California.[4]
Filmography
- Payoff (1991, TV film)
- Holy Matrimony (1994)
- The Rock (1996)
- Double Jeopardy (1999)
- Criminal (2016)
References
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (June 20, 2013). "Millennium Films Acquires Douglas Cook & David Weisberg Spec 'Criminal'". deadline.com. Retrieved July 25, 2015.
- ^ Lowe, Kinsey (July 19, 2015). "Douglas Cook Dies: Screenwriter Of 'The Rock', 'Double Jeopardy' Was 56". deadline.com. Retrieved July 24, 2015.
- ^ "Bold Films Acquires Action-Thriller Blank Slate". comingsoon.net. March 22, 2010. Retrieved July 25, 2015.
- ^ McNary, Dave (July 20, 2015). "Douglas Cook, 'The Rock' Screenwriter, Dies at 56". variety.com. Retrieved July 24, 2015.