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Shannon Kook
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Kook in 2016
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Shannon Xiao Lóng Kook-Chun
9 February 1987 |
| Other names | Shannon Kook-Chun |
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| Education | National Theatre School of Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Shannon Kook (born Shannon Xiao Lóng Kook-Chun; 9 February 1987) is a South African actor. He is best known for his roles in the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation (2010–2011), Carmilla (2015–2016), Shadowhunters (2017), and The 100 (2018–2020), as well as his role as Drew Thomas in the horror franchise The Conjuring Universe (2013–2021).
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Early life
Kook-Chun was born in Johannesburg, South Africa to a Mauritian father of Chinese descent and a South African mother of Cape Coloured descent. He then moved to Montreal in order to attend the National Theatre School of Canada.
Career
Kook's first on screen role was in the Canadian television series Being Erica in 2009. He is best known internationally for his roles as Zane Park on Degrassi: The Next Generation (2010–2011) and as Duncan on Shadowhunters (2017).
In 2014, Kook, Alexandre Landry, Sophie Desmarais, and Julia Sarah Stone, were chosen for the Toronto International Film Festival's Rising Stars initiative, an annual distinction that spotlights four up and coming Canadian actors to talent developers and filmmakers at the festival.
Between 2015 and 2016, Kook starred in the popular web series Carmilla. In 2017, he was featured in the web series Running With Violet.
In January 2018, it was announced that Kook has been cast as a mysterious new guest star, Lucas, on the fifth season of The CW's The 100. This was revealed to be a red herring by series showrunner Jason Rothenberg. Kook's role was later revealed as Jordan Jasper Green, the son of Monty Green and Harper McIntyre. Kook had originally auditioned for the role of Finn Collins and Monty Green. Kook returned as a series regular in season six and seven.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | Verona | Xan | |
| 2012 | Requiem for Romance | Yun | Voice role |
| 2013 | The Conjuring | Drew Thomas | |
| 2013 | Empire of Dirt | Angel | |
| 2013 | Hunting Season | Jason | |
| 2014 | The Dependables | Vic Skinner | |
| 2014 | Dirty Singles | Ian | |
| 2015 | Dark Places | Young Trey Teepano | |
| 2015 | A Christmas Horror Story | Dylan | |
| 2016 | The Conjuring 2 | Drew Thomas | |
| 2017 | Man Eater | Spencer | |
| 2019 | Goliath | Dylan | Also producer |
| 2021 | The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It | Drew Thomas | |
| 2022 | A Big Fat Family Christmas | Henry | |
| 2023 | King of Killers | Ren Hiro | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Being Erica | Kendrick Kwan | Episode: "Cultural Revolution" |
| 2009 | The Border | Yuan Doa | Episode: "Kiss and Cry" |
| 2009 | Cra$h & Burn | Benny | Episode: "The Boss is Coming" |
| 2010 | Durham County | David Cho | 5 episodes |
| 2010–2011 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Zane Park | 19 episodes |
| 2010–2011 | Baxter | Deven Phillips | 10 episodes |
| 2010 | Aaron Stone | Grudge | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | Rookie Blue | Pete Sun | Episode: "God's Good Grace" |
| 2012 | XIII: The Series | Victor Gong | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Holidaze | Karl Johnson | Television film |
| 2015–2016 | Carmilla | Theo Straka | 6 episodes |
| 2016 | Private Eyes | Jay Lee | Episode: "Karaoke Confidential" |
| 2017 | Incorporated | Commander Tobias | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Thornwood Heights | Jamie Chen | Episode: "Deadly Secrets by the Lake" |
| 2017 | Running With Violet | Stewart | 5 episodes |
| 2017 | Shadowhunters | Duncan | 2 episodes |
| 2018–2020 | The 100 | Jordan Green | 19 episodes |
| 2019 | Impulse | Wesley Kido | 2 episodes |
| 2020 | Woke | Ziggy | 2 episodes |
| 2021 | Nancy Drew | Grant | 5 episodes |
| 2021 | The Mysterious Benedict Society | Mr. Oshiro | 2 episodes |
| 2022 | Reacher | Tony Swan | Episode #2.1 |
See also
In Spanish: Shannon Kook para niños
