Portrait of Fielder Cook

Fielder Cook

Bio: Fielder Cook (March 9, 1923 – June 20, 2003) was an American television and film director, producer, and writer whose 1971 television film The Homecoming: A Christmas Story spawned the series The Waltons. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Cook graduated with honor with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature from Washington and Lee University, then studied Elizabethan Drama at the University of Birmingham in England
Born: Fri, Mar 09 1923
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Death: Fri, Jun 20 2003
Fielder Cook is 80 years old
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Poster of The Member of the Wedding
The Member of the Wedding
Fielder Cook was 73 in The Member of the Wedding as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 29 1997
Poster of A Special Friendship
A Special Friendship
Fielder Cook was 64 in A Special Friendship as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 31 1987
Poster of Seize the Day
Seize the Day
Fielder Cook was 63 in Seize the Day as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 09 1986
Poster of Why Me?
Why Me?
Fielder Cook was 61 in Why Me? as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 12 1984
Poster of Will There Really Be a Morning?
Will There Really Be a Morning?
Fielder Cook was 59 in Will There Really Be a Morning? as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 22 1983
Poster of Family Reunion
Family Reunion
Fielder Cook was 58 in Family Reunion as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 11 1981
Poster of Gauguin the Savage
Gauguin the Savage
Fielder Cook was 57 in Gauguin the Savage as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 29 1980
Poster of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Fielder Cook was 56 in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 1979
Poster of Too Far to Go
Too Far to Go
Fielder Cook was 56 in Too Far to Go as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 12 1979
Poster of A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
Fielder Cook was 54 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 15 1978
Poster of Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
Fielder Cook was 53 in Beauty and the Beast as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 1976
Poster of Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys
Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys
Fielder Cook was 53 in Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 22 1976
Poster of Valley Forge
Valley Forge
Fielder Cook was 52 in Valley Forge as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 03 1975
Poster of Miles To Go Before I Sleep
Miles To Go Before I Sleep
Fielder Cook was 51 in Miles To Go Before I Sleep as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 08 1975
Poster of This Is the West That Was
This Is the West That Was
Fielder Cook was 51 in This Is the West That Was as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 17 1974
Poster of Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street
Fielder Cook was 50 in Miracle on 34th Street as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1973
Poster of From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Fielder Cook was 50 in From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 06 1973
Poster of The Hands of Cormac Joyce
The Hands of Cormac Joyce
Fielder Cook was 49 in The Hands of Cormac Joyce as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 17 1972
Poster of Harvey
Harvey
Fielder Cook was 49 in Harvey as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 20 1972
Poster of Eagle in a Cage
Eagle in a Cage
Fielder Cook was 48 in Eagle in a Cage as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 09 1972
Poster of The Homecoming: A Christmas Story
The Homecoming: A Christmas Story
Fielder Cook was 48 in The Homecoming: A Christmas Story as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 19 1971
Poster of Neighbors
Neighbors
Fielder Cook was 48 in Neighbors as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 18 1971
Poster of Enemies
Enemies
Fielder Cook was 48 in Enemies as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 11 1971
Poster of Goodbye, Raggedy Ann
Goodbye, Raggedy Ann
Fielder Cook was 48 in Goodbye, Raggedy Ann as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1971
Poster of The Price
The Price
Fielder Cook was 47 in The Price as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 03 1971
Poster of Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster?
Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster?
Fielder Cook was 47 in Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster? as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1971
Poster of Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall
Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall
Fielder Cook was 46 in Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1969
Poster of Teacher, Teacher
Teacher, Teacher
Fielder Cook was 45 in Teacher, Teacher as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 05 1969
Poster of Prudence and the Pill
Prudence and the Pill
Fielder Cook was 45 in Prudence and the Pill as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 23 1968
Poster of How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life
How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life
Fielder Cook was 44 in How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 17 1968
Poster of Brigadoon
Brigadoon
Fielder Cook was 43 in Brigadoon as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 1966
Poster of A Big Hand for the Little Lady
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
Fielder Cook was 43 in A Big Hand for the Little Lady as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 08 1966
Poster of Big Deal in Laredo
Big Deal in Laredo
Fielder Cook was 39 in Big Deal in Laredo as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 07 1962
Poster of The Farmer's Daughter
The Farmer's Daughter
Fielder Cook was 38 in The Farmer's Daughter as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 14 1962
Poster of The Two Worlds of Charlie Gordon
The Two Worlds of Charlie Gordon
Fielder Cook was 37 in The Two Worlds of Charlie Gordon as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 22 1961
Poster of A String of Beads
A String of Beads
Fielder Cook was 37 in A String of Beads as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 07 1961
Poster of Home Is the Hero
Home Is the Hero
Fielder Cook was 35 in Home Is the Hero as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 03 1959
Poster of Patterns
Patterns
Fielder Cook was 33 in Patterns as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 27 1956
Poster of Patterns
Patterns
Fielder Cook was 31 in Patterns as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 12 1955

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Evergreen
Evergreen
Fielder Cook was 61+ in Evergreen as 'Director'.
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Sun, Feb 24 1985
Poster of Mister Roberts
Mister Roberts
Fielder Cook was 42+ in Mister Roberts as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Fielder Cook was 40+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of Espionage
Espionage
Fielder Cook was 40+ in Espionage as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 02 1963
Poster of Going My Way
Going My Way
Fielder Cook was 39+ in Going My Way as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 1962
Poster of The Eleventh Hour
The Eleventh Hour
Fielder Cook was 39+ in The Eleventh Hour as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 1962
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
Fielder Cook was 38+ in Ben Casey as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Fielder Cook was 38+ in The Defenders as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961
Poster of The Kaiser Aluminum Hour
The Kaiser Aluminum Hour
Fielder Cook was 33+ in The Kaiser Aluminum Hour as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 03 1956
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Fielder Cook was 31+ in Climax! as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Fielder Cook was 28+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Fielder Cook was 27+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Fielder Cook was 25+ in Studio One as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of Goodbye, Raggedy Ann
Goodbye, Raggedy Ann
Fielder Cook will be 80+ in Goodbye, Raggedy Ann as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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