Shannon Kook facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 on February 9, 1987) is a talented actor from South Africa. He now lives and works in Canada. He is well-known for playing Zane Park in the TV show Degrassi: The Next Generation and Jordan Green in The 100. He also played Drew Thomas in the scary The Conjuring Universe movies. More recently, he joined the cast of Reacher as Tony Swan.
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Early Life and Education
Shannon Kook was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. His father came from Mauritius and had Chinese family roots. His mother was South African.
Later, Shannon moved to Montreal, Canada. There, he studied acting at a special school called the National Theatre School of Canada. This helped him prepare for his acting career.
Acting Career
Shannon Kook started his acting journey in 2009. His very first role on TV was in a Canadian show called Being Erica.
Rising to Fame
In 2010, Shannon became much more popular. This was because of his role as Zane Park in the hit TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation. Many people enjoyed watching him in this show.
In 2014, Shannon was chosen as a "Rising Star" at the Toronto International Film Festival. This special award highlights new and exciting Canadian actors. It helps them meet important people in the film world.
Web Series and Other TV Roles
From 2015 to 2016, Shannon starred in a popular online show called Carmilla. He also appeared in another web series, Running With Violet, in 2017. That same year, he had a role as Duncan in the TV series Shadowhunters.
Joining The 100
In 2018, Shannon Kook joined the cast of The 100. He played a new character named Jordan Jasper Green. Jordan was the son of two other characters, Monty Green and Harper McIntyre. Shannon became a regular actor on the show for its sixth and seventh seasons.
Recent Work
In 2023, Shannon Kook took on the role of Tony Swan. This was for the second season of the action series Reacher, which you can watch on Amazon Prime.
Personal Life
Shannon Kook lives in Vancouver, a city in British Columbia, Canada.
Awards and Recognition
Shannon Kook has received some awards for his acting work.
- In 2018, he won a Merit Award at the Canada Shorts Film Festival for his short film Sorry for Your Loss.
- In 2014, he was named a "TIFF Rising Star" at the Toronto International Film and Video Awards.
Images for kids
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Shannon Kook in 2016
See also
In Spanish: Shannon Kook para niños
