Carole Cook – Born in 1924, Sixteen Candles

Carol Cook may have been the first American actress to star as ‘Dolly Levi’ in the musical “Hello, Dolly!” but Carole Cook was the second. She also appeared in Broadway productions of “42nd Street,” and “Romantic Comedy.” Her acting prowess went further than her on-stage performances, though.

Cook is known for her role in multiple television shows including, “The Lucy Show,” “Kojak” and “Cagney & Lacey.” Still, she’s best known for her role in the 1984 romantic comedy film “Sixteen Candles,” which tells the story of a girl who anticipates her 16th birthday with dread. We also saw her in the 2018 movie “Waiting in the Wigs.”