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'''Jason John Cook''' (born September 13, 1980) is an [[United States|American]] [[actor]] best known for playing the role of Shawn-Douglas Brady on the [[soap opera]] ''[[Days of our Lives]]''. |
'''Jason John Cook''' (born September 13, 1980) is an [[United States|American]] [[actor]] best known for playing the role of Shawn-Douglas Brady on the [[soap opera]] ''[[Days of our Lives]]''. |
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Cook was born in [[Somerdale, New Jersey]] to Bill Cook (a licensed civil engineer in California) and JoAnn (a pre-school teacher); he has two sisters, Michelle and Janean, and a brother, Michael. When he was very young, his family moved to [[California]]. At an early age, Jason began studying the piano. As his musical skills improved, he got jobs performing at occasional weddings. He did not consider acting until high school, when he served as an emergency replacement in ''[[Whodunnit (play)|Whodunnit]]''. A |
Cook was born in [[Somerdale, New Jersey]] to Bill Cook (a licensed civil engineer in California) and JoAnn (a pre-school teacher); he has two sisters, Michelle and Janean, and a brother, Michael. When he was very young, his family moved to [[California]]. At an early age, Jason began studying the piano. As his musical skills improved, he got jobs performing at occasional weddings. He did not consider acting until high school, when he served as an emergency replacement in ''[[Whodunnit (play)|Whodunnit]]''. A friend of Jason's mother, whose husband was an agent and manager for child actors, helped Jason get his first auditions and roles. Jason attended [[Westlake High School (California)|Westlake High School]] in [[Westlake Village]], California and graduated in 1998. |
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Cook portrayed [[Shawn-Douglas Brady]] on ''Days of our Lives'' from October 1999 and was very popular with fans, especially in Shawn's relationship with [[Belle Black]]. When Cook's contract with ''Days of our Lives'' expired in September 2006, he left the show. Actor [[Brandon Beemer]] was recast as Shawn and debuted in the role September 28, 2006. |
Cook portrayed [[Shawn-Douglas Brady]] on ''Days of our Lives'' from October 1999 and was very popular with fans, especially in Shawn's relationship with [[Belle Black]]. When Cook's contract with ''Days of our Lives'' expired in September 2006, he left the show. Actor [[Brandon Beemer]] was recast as Shawn and debuted in the role September 28, 2006. |
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Jason Cook | |
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| Born | Jason John Cook |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986–present |
Jason John Cook (born September 13, 1980) is an American actor best known for playing the role of Shawn-Douglas Brady on the soap opera Days of our Lives.
Cook was born in Somerdale, New Jersey to Bill Cook (a licensed civil engineer in California) and JoAnn (a pre-school teacher); he has two sisters, Michelle and Janean, and a brother, Michael. When he was very young, his family moved to California. At an early age, Jason began studying the piano. As his musical skills improved, he got jobs performing at occasional weddings. He did not consider acting until high school, when he served as an emergency replacement in Whodunnit. A friend of Jason's mother, whose husband was an agent and manager for child actors, helped Jason get his first auditions and roles. Jason attended Westlake High School in Westlake Village, California and graduated in 1998.
Cook portrayed Shawn-Douglas Brady on Days of our Lives from October 1999 and was very popular with fans, especially in Shawn's relationship with Belle Black. When Cook's contract with Days of our Lives expired in September 2006, he left the show. Actor Brandon Beemer was recast as Shawn and debuted in the role September 28, 2006.
Cook turned his attentions to writing and directing films, making the indie film Social Security Guard, starring his current General Hospital" co-star John Ingle.
Cook's other acting credits include the film The Wizard of Loneliness, Disney's Project Time and the TV movie Club Med.
On April 23, 2008, it was announced that Cook would be returning to Daytime TV on General Hospital as new character Matt Hunter. His first appearance was on June 27, 2008.
Other
Jason attended Moorpark College, a two-year junior college, in Moorpark California and completed his freshman year in the spring semester of 1999. While attending Moopark College he was active on the speech and debate teams, competing nationally. While away from acting he continued pursuing his directing aspirations, shooting the documentary entitled Numb To Life. Its release date is forthcoming.[1]
Filmography
- Days of our Lives as Shawn-Douglas Brady (October 1999 to September 2006)
- General Hospital as Matt Hunter (June 27, 2008–present)
- Numb To Life as Writer/Director/Producer (2007–2009)
- Social Security Guard as Writer/Director/Producer (2007)
- The Making of Triassic Park as Writer/Director/Producer (2004)
- Gregg's Story as Writer (2008)
- The Vacation Epic as Writer (2008)
- I Arise as Writer (2007)
- School Spirit as Writer (2006)
See also
References
- ^ "General Hospital ACTOR - Jason Cook". Soaps.com. Retrieved 2009-03-13.
External links
- Jason Cook at IMDb