William Mercer Cook (January 27, 1869 – July 19, 1944), better known as Will Marion Cook, was an African-American composer and violinist from the United States. Cook was a student of Antonín Dvořák and performed for King George V among others. He is probably best known for his popular songs and Broadway musicals, such as "" and "In Dahomey".
Cook was 75 when he passed away.
Cook was born January 27, 1869 and died July 19, 1944. The system could not determine age.