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Jason Cook Biography

Birth Name:Jason John Cook

Birth Place:Camden, New Jersey, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack, Editor

Fast Facts

  • Received the Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Young Lead Actor in 2001
  • Won the 2003 Boomerang Award for Outstanding Actor
  • Participated in national debate competitions while attending Moorpark College
  • Before becoming an actor, he worked as a piano player for weddings
  • Is primarily known for his role as Shawn-Douglas Brady on "Days of Our Lives․"
  • Is one of the founders of the improv comedy troupe Severe Head Drama
  • Along with acting, he works as a producer of various documentaries

Awards

  • 2001Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Younger Lead Actor: winner
  • 2005Special Fan Award-Irresistable Combination: nominated
  • 2005Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Younger Lead Actor: nominated
  • 2005Soap Opera Digest Award-Favorite Triangle: nominated
  • 2019Festival Prize-Best Director: nominated