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Shannon Kook
Birth Name:Shannon Xiao Lóng Kook-Chun
Birth Date:9 February 1987
Birth Place:Johannesburg, South Africa
Other Names:Shannon Kook-Chun
Education:National Theatre School of Canada
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2009–present

Shannon Xiao Lóng Kook-Chun (born 9 February 1987) is a South African actor, based in Canada. He is known for his roles as Zane Park on the television series (2010–11), Jordan Green on The 100 (2018–20), and Tony Swan on Reacher (2023–present), as well as his role as Drew Thomas in the horror franchise The Conjuring Universe (2013–21).[1]

Early life

Kook 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.[2]

Career

Kook's first on screen role was in the Canadian television series Being Erica in 2009. He gained widespread popularity for his role as Zane Park on in 2010.[3]

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. That same year, he appeared in the Shadowhunters series as Duncan.[7]

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.[8] This was revealed to be a red herring by series showrunner Jason Rothenberg.[9] Kook's role was later revealed as Jordan Jasper Green, the son of Monty Green and Harper McIntyre.[10] Kook had originally auditioned for the role of Finn Collins and Monty Green.[11] Kook returned as a series regular in season six and seven.

In 2023, Kook was cast as Tony Swan in season two of Amazon Prime's action crime series Reacher.[12]

Personal life

Kook resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.[13]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010VeronaXan
2012Requiem for RomanceYun (voice)
Hunting SeasonJason
2013data-sort-value="Conjuring 1, The" The ConjuringDrew Thomas
Empire of DirtAngel
Hunting SeasonJason
2014data-sort-value="Dependables, The" The DependablesVic Skinner
Dirty SinglesIan
2015Dark PlacesYoung Trey Teepano
data-sort-value="Christmas Horror Story, A" A Christmas Horror StoryDylan
2016data-sort-value="Conjuring 2, The" The Conjuring 2Drew Thomas
2017Man EaterSpencer
Sorry for Your LossTylerShort film
2019GoliathDylanAlso producer
2021data-sort-value="Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, The" Drew Thomas
2023King of KillersRen Hiro

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009Being EricaKendrick KwanEpisode: "Cultural Revolution"
data-sort-value="Border, The" The BorderYuan DoaEpisode: "Kiss and Cry"
Cra$h & BurnBennyEpisode: "The Boss is Coming"
2010Durham CountyDavid Cho5 episodes
Aaron StoneGrudge2 episodes
2010–11Zane ParkMain role
BaxterDeven Phillips10 episodes
2011Rookie BluePete SunEpisode: "God's Good Grace"
2012Victor Gong2 episodes
2013HolidazeKarl JohnsonTelevision film
2015–16CarmillaTheo Straka6 episodes
2016Private EyesJay LeeEpisode: "Karaoke Confidential"
19-2KhoaEpisode: "Bitch"
Beauty and the BeastJamalEpisode: "Something's Gotta Give"
2017IncorporatedCommander Tobias2 episodes
Thornwood HeightsJamie ChenEpisode: "Deadly Secrets by the Lake"
Running With VioletStewart5 episodes
ShadowhuntersDuncan 3 episodes
2018–20data-sort-value="100, The" The 100Jordan Green19 episodes
2019ImpulseWesley Kido2 episodes
2020WokeZiggy2 episodes
Rising SunsJr Officer Chen3 episodes
2021Nancy DrewGrant5 episodes
data-sort-value="Mysterious Benedict Society, The" The Mysterious Benedict SocietyMr. Oshiro3 episodes
2022data-sort-value="Big Fat Family Christmas, A" A Big Fat Family ChristmasHenryTelevision film
2023–presentReacherTony Swan

Awards and nominations

AwardYearCategoryNominated workResultNotesRef.
Canada Shorts Film Festival2018Merit AwardSorry for Your Loss[14]
Forest City Film Festival2019Best Feature FilmGoliathShared with Luke Villemaire, Nathan Dharamshi, and Madelyn Pilon[15]
Toronto International Film and Video Awards2014TIFF Rising Stars

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Langford . Anthony D. . 17 August 2010 . From "DeGrassi" to "Verona": Shannon Kook-Chun on Playing Gay, Fitting in and More! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20131203012250/http://www.thebacklot.com/from-degrassi-to-verona-shannon-kook-chun-on-playing-gay-fitting-in-and-more/08/2010/ . December 3, 2013 . May 7, 2021 . LogoTV . TheBacklot.com.
  2. Web site: An Evening With Degrassi's Shannon Kook-Chun. ChicagoTalks. 21 May 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20101225151305/http://www.chicagotalks.org/2010/11/12/an-evening-with-degrassis-shannon-kook-chun/. 25 December 2010. dead.
  3. Web site: Cotter . Padraig . 2022-09-24 . Shannon Kook Movie & TV Shows: Where You Know The Conjuring 3 Star . 2024-03-22 . ScreenRant . en.
  4. Web site: Ahearn. Victoria. 2014-08-31. Shannon Kook named TIFF's 'rising star'. 2021-05-07. CTVNews. en.
  5. Web site: Brown. Phil. 2014-09-07. Two rising stars get a boost from TIFF. 2021-05-07. Toronto Star. en.
  6. 18 September 2015 . Carmilla Periscope Nicole Stamp & Shannon Kook #Shacole . . . 17 April 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160908042110/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1laK22wMqo&gl=US&hl=en . 8 September 2016 . live.
  7. Web site: Davies . Megan . 2018-01-22 . Shadowhunters actor set to star in The 100 s5 finale . 2024-03-22 . Digital Spy . en-GB.
  8. Web site: Petski. Denise. 'The 100': Shannon Kook To Guest Star As Mystery Character In Season 5 Finale. Deadline. 19 January 2018. 19 January 2018.
  9. Rothenberg . Jason . Jason Rothenberg . JRothenbergTV . 1026994526311735296 . 7 August 2018 . LUCAS was a dummy name to throw you off the scent! Meet Jordan Jasper Green @SHANNONKOOK #the100 #FINALE . en . 17 April 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210509062038/https://twitter.com/JRothenbergTV/status/1026994526311735296 . 9 May 2021 . live.
  10. Web site: Lee. Jess. 2019-04-20. The 100 star says he's turned down roles because of Asian stereotypes. 2021-05-07. Digital Spy. en-GB.
  11. Web site: May 10, 2019. BELLO WATCH: SHANNON KOOK – BELLO Mag. 2021-05-07. en-US.
  12. Web site: Nebens . Richard . 2023-12-15 . Reacher Season 2: All 15 Actors Who Appear In Main Cast (Photos) . 2024-03-22 . The Direct . en.
  13. Web site: Lee . Jess . 2019-04-20 . The 100 star says he's turned down roles because of Asian stereotypes . 2024-03-22 . Digital Spy . en-GB.
  14. Web site: Canada Shorts Film Festival (2023) . 2024-03-22 . IMDb.
  15. Web site: Forest City Film Festival (2023) . 2024-03-22 . IMDb.