Shannon Kook
Shannon Kook | |
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 Kook in 2016 | |
| Born | 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.[1] 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 film franchise The Conjuring (2013–2021).
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.[1][2] He then moved to Montreal in order to attend the National Theatre School of Canada.[3]
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.[4][5]
Between 2015 and 2016, Kook starred in the popular web series Carmilla.[6] 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.[7] This was revealed to be a red herring by series showrunner Jason Rothenberg.[8] Kook's role was later revealed as Jordan Jasper Green, the son of Monty Green and Harper McIntyre.[2] Kook had originally auditioned for the role of Finn Collins and Monty Green.[9] Kook returned as a series regular in season six and seven.
Filmography[]
Film[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Goliath | Dylan Watters | |
| 2017 | Man Eater | Spencer | |
| 2021 | The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It | Drew Thomas |
Television[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Episodes: "Carrying A Bird", "A Whisper, Not a Shout" |
References[]
- ^ a b Langford, Anthony D. (17 August 2010). "From "DeGrassi" to "Verona": Shannon Kook-Chun on Playing Gay, Fitting in and More!". LogoTV. TheBacklot.com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ a b Lee, Jess (20 April 2019). "The 100 star says he's turned down roles because of Asian stereotypes". Digital Spy. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ "An Evening With Degrassi's Shannon Kook-Chun". ChicagoTalks. Archived from the original on 25 December 2010. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ^ Ahearn, Victoria (31 August 2014). "Shannon Kook named TIFF's 'rising star'". CTVNews. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ Brown, Phil (7 September 2014). "Two rising stars get a boost from TIFF". Toronto Star. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1laK22wMqo.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Petski, Denise (19 January 2018). "'The 100': Shannon Kook To Guest Star As Mystery Character In Season 5 Finale". Deadline. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ Jason Rothenberg [@JRothenbergTV] (8 August 2018). "LUCAS was a dummy name to throw you off the scent! Meet Jordan Jasper Green @SHANNONKOOK #the100 #FINALE" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "BELLO WATCH: SHANNON KOOK – BELLO Mag". 10 May 2019. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
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External links[]
- Shannon Kook at IMDb
- Shannon Kook on Twitter
- Living people
- 1987 births
- 21st-century South African male actors
- Canadian male actors of Chinese descent
- Canadian male film actors
- Canadian male television actors
- Coloured South African people
- Male actors from Johannesburg
- National Theatre School of Canada alumni
- South African emigrants to Canada
- South African male film actors
- South African male television actors
- South African people of Chinese descent
- South African people of Mauritian descent