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Andrea Joy Cook (born July 22, 1978) is a Canadian actress more commonly known as A. J. Cook. She has appeared in several Hollywood films and television shows including The Virgin Suicides, Out Cold, Final Destination 2 and Criminal Minds. A. J. Cook Biography Early life Cook was born in Oshawa, Ontario and spent most of her life growing up in Whitby. Her father, Mike, is a teacher and her mother, Sandra, is a sheriff and works for a psychiatrist. She has three siblings named Nathan, Paul and Angela. Cook is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a devout Mormon, she accepts only roles that don't go against her faith. At four years of age, Cook began taking jazz, tap and ballet lessons. She danced competitively for many years before deciding at the age of 17 that she wanted to try acting. Career Cook's first job was in a McDonald's commercial in 1997. She had a guest role on the television series Goosebumps, and appeared in two television movies, In His Father's Shoes and Elvis Meets Nixon. Cook made her feature film debut in 1999's The Virgin Suicides. Also that year, she got a recurring role in the TV series Higher Ground. Cook starred in the 2000 TV movie The Spiral Staircase, and then appeared in several films, including Out Cold and Final Destination 2. She currently stars as Jennifer "J.J." Jareau in the CBS drama Criminal Minds. Personal life In September 2001, Cook married her long-time boyfriend Nathan Anderson, whom she met in a film class at Utah Valley State College (UVSC). She later moved to Salt Lake City, Utah to be with him and currently resides in Los Angeles, California. On March 21st, 2008, EW.com and celebrity-babies.com report that Cook is expecting her first child with husband Nathan Anderson. Filmography Films Year Film Role 1997 Laserhawk Pretty Girl #1 1997 In His Father's Shoes Lisa 1998 Elvis Meets Nixon Hippie Chick 1999 The Virgin Suicides Mary Lisbon 1999 Teen Sorcery Dawn 1999 Blue Moon Alison 2000 The Spiral Staircase Local Girl 2001 Out Cold Jenny 2001 Wishmaster 3: Beyond the Gates of Hell Diana Collins 2001 Ripper: Letter from Hell Molly Keller 2002 The House Next Door Lori Peterson 2003 Final Destination 2 Kimberly Corman 2005 Bloodsuckers Fiona Kennedy 2007 Night Skies Lilly 2007 I'm Reed Fish Theresa Television Year Show Role 1997 Goosebumps Kim 1998 PSI Factor Lee Mason 2000 First Wave Lindsay Tilden 2000 Higher Ground Shelby Merrick 2003 Dead Like Me Charlotte 2003-2004 Tru Calling Lindsay Walker 2005- Criminal Minds Jennifer "JJ" Jareau 2006 Vanished Hope References 1. A. J. Cook Biography (1978-) 2. A.J. Cook - Trailer - Showtimes - Cast - Movies - New York Times Persondata NAME Cook, Andrea Joy ALTERNATIVE NAMES A. J. Cook SHORT DESCRIPTION actress DATE OF BIRTH July 22, 1978 PLACE OF BIRTH Oshawa, Ontario, Canada |
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