Luke Cook Explained

Luke Cook
Birth Date:19 December 1986
Birth Place:Sydney, Australia
Children:2

Luke Cook (born 19 December 1986)[1] is an Australian actor, director, writer, and content creator, known for his role as Lucifer in the Netflix series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

Early life

Cook was born in Sydney, Australia, and is the youngest of five children.[2] Cook grew up in a religious family with his father being a church minister.[3]

In grade six he auditioned for his school play by impersonating Frank Sinatra, and was so thrilled by the audience reaction that he decided to become an actor.[4]

Career

While studying acting in Sydney, Cook met a manager from Los Angeles who encouraged him to move to California which he did at the age of 22. Cook spent ten years in LA pursuing acting before his big break and noted that he was given some great opportunities to be on major shows, but issues popped up along the way: "Looking back, there's a very funny story. When I got off the plane, I had two big tv shows booked, and couldn't do them because of my visa. I even thought to myself whenever I booked them, 'I haven't worked hard enough for this,' and as soon as I thought that, I couldn't work because of my visa. After that I didn't book anything for years. Then I had to grind and grind for years. It's funny the way the universe works, or God, or whatever you like to call it." In between acting roles, Cook worked as a bartender and credits the decade of struggle for helping him to not take anything for granted.

The first role he scored in Los Angeles was in the sitcom Mystery Girls starring Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth, playing RuPaul's evil assistant.

In 2016, Cook wrote and performed the starring role in the short film Good Morning. The film was an official selection at a number of film festivals, and Cook won the 2017 Flagler Film Festival award for Best Actor, Drama/Thriller.[5]

In 2017, Cook made his feature film debut in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.[6] In the same year, he played opposite Al Pacino in the theatre production of God Looked Away.[7]

Playing the role of Lucifer Morningstar, Cook shot the first series of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina in November 2018 and the next series in July 2019.

In September 2019, Cook shot Katy Keene in which he plays Guy LaMontagne.[8]

In 2020, Cook wrapped on indie film Eye Without a Face in which he stars as a con man. In the same year he starred in Australian indie film How Do You Know Chris in the title role.

In February 2021, Cook was announced in the fourth season of Dynasty and will play Kirby's ex-boyfriend Oliver.[9]

In July 2021, it was confirmed that Cook would join the second season of Dollface as a recurring guest star.

In most of 2021 and 2022, he became a mainstay on TikTok.

Personal life

Cook and New Zealander stylist Kara Wilson became engaged in December 2019, and they were married on May 16, 2020.[10] Their first son was born in November 2020,[11] followed by their second son on 15 November 2022.[12] He has a rescued Chihuahua named Cindy.

Cook told Brief Take that he would love to do some big character roles in a similar vein to Jim Carrey, and also cites Ben Stiller and Ricky Gervais as influences.[8]

On social media, Cook shows off his impersonation and acting skills with his wider fan base. He has created a group of characters such as a model manager named Steve Kay and an Australian mother named Louise.

Cook is involved with a number of charities including The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and raised $10k for a hospital in Sierra Leone by selling photos of his feet.[13]

Due to her religious beliefs, Cook's mother refuses to watch him play the satanic role in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, while his father is encouraging.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004The Graffiti ArtistThe Graffiti Artist
200720-20 HindsightKurtShort film
2009AuditionJulian Kindred
2013Move-in SpecialTim
2013GloveTom Sutheron
2013Where Ya atJake
2013Teen Force NinjasRed Ninja
2013Love and LaundryLachlan
2013Highway 15Party Goer
2014First KissKisser
2014First Sh*TMan
2014Alien's SisterMartin
2014Lady LonelyStranger
2015Always WorthyJake Slade
2015Why It Would Suck to Date an AvengerBlack Widow's Boyfriend
2015Wooden DollsEddie
2015Once More, with FeelingWill
2016An ArbitrationDonald Slayer
2016Good MorningAl
2016SlantSuitor
2016When Kids Grow UpClint
2016HeirloomPaul
2016GoneBoyfriend
2016EscapeRains
2017Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2Zylak's Frenemy
2017How It All BeganLukeShort film
2018AmigosJeremy
2020How Do You Know Chris?Chris
2021Eye Without a FaceEric

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010Cops L.A.C.BrandonEpisode: "A Veil of Tears"
2013Soccer MomsChadwickEpisode: "Fresh Meat"
2014Seeing Past ItDannyEpisode: "Danny"
2014Mystery GirlsSethEpisode: "Bag Ladies"
2015Ur in AnalysisRickTelevision film
2015Baby DaddyIanEpisode: "One Night Stand Off"
2015Faking ItDaniel2 episodes
2015Rules of EngagementHarrisEpisode: "Crack the Code"
2015The LibrariansDorian GrayEpisode: "And the Image of Image"
2016Modern FamilyCliffEpisode: "I Don't Know How She Does It"
2016Intricate VengeanceOliver StenEpisode: "Pilot"
2016Major CrimesJoey BowieEpisode: "Family Law"
2016The CandidateDonald TrumpMain role; 3 episodes
2016Dope BoysDJ SchwagTelevision film
2016–2019Zach & Dennis: How It All BeganLukeRecurring role; 8 episodes
2018How to Get Away with MurderGuard LeonEpisode: "He's a Bad Father"
2019–2020Chilling Adventures of SabrinaLucifer Morningstar / SatanRecurring role; 11 episodes
2020Salem SaberhagenVoice role; episode: "Chapter Thirty-Five: The Endless"
2020Katy KeeneGuy LaMontagneRecurring role; 8 episodes
2021DynastyOliver NobleRecurring role; 4 episodes
2021S.W.A.T.A.J.2 episodes
2022DollfaceFenderRecurring role; 4 episodes
2024HacksJack Danby2 episodes

Video Games

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019Sorc TormoVoice
2023Jack FletcherVoice

Theatre

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Luke Cook: Movies, TV, and Bio. 2021-07-27. www.amazon.com.
  2. Web site: Luke Cook – Vulkan Magazine. 2021-07-27.
  3. Web site: 2021-01-11. Luke Cook Net Worth - Bio, Career and Earnings. 2021-07-27. The Squander.
  4. Web site: laraantonellileorke. 2019-09-30. LUKE COOK – Interview with the LA Based Aussie Actor. 2021-07-27. Pen To Paper Media.
  5. Web site: In Production. 2021-07-27. Canyon House Productions.
  6. Web site: D'Alessandro. Anthony. 2021-07-23. 'Dollface': Season 2 Of Hulu's Kat Dennings Comedy Adds Luke Cook. 2021-07-27. Deadline.
  7. Web site: Cook. Luke. Creative rep.
  8. Web site: Trapunski. Charles. 2020-05-15. Interview: Katy Keene's Luke Cook. 2021-07-27. Brief Take-CA.
  9. Web site: 2021-02-09. Luke Cook Cast in 'Dynasty' for Season 4. 2021-07-27. Nerds and Beyond.
  10. Web site: Luke Cook and Wife Kara Reveal They're Expecting Baby No. 2 with Hilarious Maternity Photos . 2022-11-17 . Peoplemag.
  11. Web site: Chilling Adventures of Sabrina's Luke Cook Welcomes First Child with Wife Kara Wilson: 'We All Cried'. 2021-07-27. PEOPLE.com.
  12. Web site: Luke Cook and Wife Kara Welcome Second Baby, Son Ozzie, in Home Birth — See the Photos! . 2022-11-17 . Peoplemag.
  13. Web site: Villarroel. Jatniel. Luke Cook: A Hell Of A Ride From CAOS To Dynasty Vanity Teen 虚荣青年 Menswear & New Faces Magazine. 2021-07-27. www.vanityteen.com. 2 July 2021 .