Jerome Cowan (October 6, 1897—January 24, 1972) appeared in over 100 films but is probably best remembered for two roles in classic films: He played Miles Archer, the doomed private eye partner of Sam Spade, in The Maltese Falcon; he was also the hapless district attorney, Thomas Mara, who is forced to cross-examine his own son about the existence of Santa Claus, in Miracle on 34th Street.
The New York-born actor also played Dagwood Bumstead's boss Mr. Radcliffe in several installments of Columbia Pictures' Blondie series. He also appeared in Deadline at Dawn, June Bride, and High Sierra.
In the 1964-1965 television season, Cowan appeared as the demanding Herbert Wilson with Walter Brennan in the 32-episode ABC series The Tycoon.
External links
Jerome Cowan at the Internet Movie Database
Find-A-Grave profile for Jerome Cowan
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NAME
Cowan, Jerome
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SHORT DESCRIPTION
Actor
DATE OF BIRTH
1897-10-6
PLACE OF BIRTH
New York, New York
DATE OF DEATH
1972-01-24
PLACE OF DEATH
Encino, California
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Categories: American film actors | 1897 births | 1972 deaths | Hollywood Walk of Fame
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