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A.J. Cook Biography
Birth Name:Andrea Joy Cook
Birth Place:Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Profession Actress, Director, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Designed a one-of-a-kind swimsuit, with the proceeds going to the charity Boarding For Breast Cancer
- Has supported the Innocent Lives Foundation, which helps solve cases of exploited and trafficked children
- Attended Anderson Collegiate Vocational Institute
- Made her TV debut in a 1997 commercial for McDonald's
- Started out as a competitive dancer in jazz, tap and ballet
- Quote: "[On picking diverse roles to portray] "I never liked to be pigeon holed, and I never liked people to think that they know who I am․ I like to keep people guessing․""
- Best known for her role in the series "Criminal Minds․"
Awards
- 2012Prism Award-Performance in a TV Movie or Miniseries: nominated