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Omar Cook
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Actor and Filmmaker Omar Cook
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Omar Robert Cook, Jr.
March 24, 1992 Riverside, California, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Southern University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2017–present |
Omar Cook, born on March 24, 1992, is an American actor and film director. He used to play American football as a defensive back. He went to Southern University and finished college in 2013. Omar is well-known for his role in the movie God of Dreams (2022). He also works as a motion capture actor for the Madden NFL video games.
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Playing College Football
Omar Cook played football for the Southern Jaguars team from 2010 to 2013. In his first year, he "redshirted." This means he practiced with the team but did not play in games. It helped him gain experience.
By his senior year, he became a starting player. He played in all 13 games, including the big Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Championship. He was a top player, making 77 tackles. He also caught 3 interceptions. One important interception happened during the SWAC Championship game. After college, Omar was chosen to play in the 2014 FCS National Bowl All-Star game.
Playing Professional Football
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| Born: | March 24, 1992 Riverside, California |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||
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| Undrafted: | 2014 | ||||||||
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After college, Omar Cook played professional football. He played in the Indoor Football League (IFL).
Nebraska Danger
Omar first joined the Nebraska Danger team in October 2014.
Billings Wolves
In February 2015, he signed with the Billings Wolves. While with the Wolves, he was the second-best player on the team for tackles. He made 71 tackles in 2015. Omar left the team in 2016 to work on the Madden video game series.
San Diego Strike Force
In March 2019, Omar signed with the San Diego Strike Force. He was named a team captain for the 2019 season. He finished the season as one of the top players in the league for tackles. He also led his team in tackles and pass break-ups.
Becoming an Actor and Filmmaker
Omar Cook is an actor and filmmaker who has won many awards. He started his journey in entertainment by doing stunts. He became a motion capture actor for the Madden video game series. This means he wears special suits that record his movements. These movements are then used to make the characters in the game move realistically. He worked on Madden 18 through Madden 23.
This work led him to do sports stunts for TV shows in Hollywood. He worked on shows like Ballers for HBO. He also worked on All American on The CW. He also worked on Colin in Black & White for Netflix. Omar is well-known for his role as "Troy" on All American. He played a high school football player. He also did stunt work for other characters. He appeared in 21 episodes of the show.
Omar has also worked on many movies and short films. He has had supporting roles in films like The 4 Points and God of Dreams. He has also directed three award-winning films himself. These include Coke Boys, SKANDALOUZ, and Deadly Thoughts. These films have won many awards. These awards include best debut filmmaker and best short film.
Film, TV, and Video Game Roles
Omar Cook has appeared in various movies and television shows. He has also contributed to video games.
Movies and TV Shows
He has been in movies such as Project Imperium (2021) and God of Dreams (2022). He also appeared in TV shows like Infamy: When Fame Turns Deadly (2021).
Video Games
Omar Cook is known for his work as a motion capture actor for the Madden NFL video game series. He worked on these games from Madden NFL 18 (2017) to Madden NFL 23 (2022).
Awards and Recognition
Omar Cook has won several awards for his work as a filmmaker and actor.
- In 2022, he won the Debut Filmmaker award at the Black Swan International Film Festival for Deadly Thoughts.
- Also in 2022, he won Best First-Time Filmmaker awards for SKANDALOUZ at both the AltFF Alternative Film Festival and the Couch Film Festival.
- He also received the Debut Filmmaker award at the Tagore International Film Festival for Deadly Thoughts in 2022.
- In 2022, he won Best Actor at the Virgin Spring Cinefest for his role in Deadly Thoughts.
