Shannon Kook

Shannon Kook (born Shannon Xiao Lóng Kook-Chun; 9 February 1987) is a South African actor.[1] He is best known for his roles in the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation (2010–2011), Carmilla (2015–2016), Shadowhunters (2017), and The 100 (2018–2020), as well as his role as Drew Thomas in the horror franchise The Conjuring Universe (2013–2021).

Shannon Kook
Kook in 2016
Born
Shannon Xiao Lóng Kook-Chun

(1987-02-09) 9 February 1987
Johannesburg, South Africa
Other namesShannon Kook-Chun
Citizenship
  • South African
EducationNational Theatre School of Canada
OccupationActor
Years active2009–present

Early life

Kook-Chun was born in Johannesburg, South Africa to a Mauritian father of Chinese descent and a South African mother of Cape Coloured descent.[1][2] He then moved to Montreal in order to attend the National Theatre School of Canada.[3]

Career

Kook's first on screen role was in the Canadian television series Being Erica in 2009. He is best known internationally for his roles as Zane Park on Degrassi: The Next Generation (2010–2011) and as Duncan on Shadowhunters (2017).

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.

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.[7] This was revealed to be a red herring by series showrunner Jason Rothenberg.[8] Kook's role was later revealed as Jordan Jasper Green, the son of Monty Green and Harper McIntyre.[2] Kook had originally auditioned for the role of Finn Collins and Monty Green.[9] Kook returned as a series regular in season six and seven.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2010 Verona Xan
2012 Requiem for Romance Yun Voice role
2013 The Conjuring Drew Thomas
2013 Empire of Dirt Angel
2013 Hunting Season Jason
2014 The Dependables Vic Skinner
2014 Dirty Singles Ian
2015 Dark Places Young Trey Teepano
2015 A Christmas Horror Story Dylan
2016 The Conjuring 2 Drew Thomas
2017 Man Eater Spencer
2019 Goliath Dylan Also producer
2021 The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It Drew Thomas
2022 A Big Fat Family Christmas Henry
2023 King of Killers Ren Hiro Post-production

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2009 Being Erica Kendrick Kwan Episode: "Cultural Revolution"
2009 The Border Yuan Doa Episode: "Kiss and Cry"
2009 Cra$h & Burn Benny Episode: "The Boss is Coming"
2010 Durham County David Cho 5 episodes
2010–2011 Degrassi: The Next Generation Zane Park 19 episodes
2010–2011 Baxter Deven Phillips 10 episodes
2010 Aaron Stone Grudge 2 episodes
2011 Rookie Blue Pete Sun Episode: "God's Good Grace"
2012 XIII: The Series Victor Gong 2 episodes
2013 Holidaze Karl Johnson Television film
2015–2016 Carmilla Theo Straka 6 episodes
2016 Private Eyes Jay Lee Episode: "Karaoke Confidential"
2017 Incorporated Commander Tobias 2 episodes
2017 Thornwood Heights Jamie Chen Episode: "Deadly Secrets by the Lake"
2017 Running With Violet Stewart 5 episodes
2017 Shadowhunters Duncan 2 episodes
2018–2020 The 100 Jordan Green 19 episodes
2019 Impulse Wesley Kido 2 episodes
2020 Woke Ziggy 2 episodes
2021 Nancy Drew Grant 5 episodes
2021 The Mysterious Benedict Society Mr. Oshiro 2 episodes
2022 Reacher Tony Swan Episode #2.1

References
  1. Langford, Anthony D. (17 August 2010). "From "DeGrassi" to "Verona": Shannon Kook-Chun on Playing Gay, Fitting in and More!". LogoTV. TheBacklot.com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  2. Lee, Jess (20 April 2019). "The 100 star says he's turned down roles because of Asian stereotypes". Digital Spy. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  3. "An Evening With Degrassi's Shannon Kook-Chun". ChicagoTalks. Archived from the original on 25 December 2010. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
  4. Ahearn, Victoria (31 August 2014). "Shannon Kook named TIFF's 'rising star'". CTVNews. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  5. Brown, Phil (7 September 2014). "Two rising stars get a boost from TIFF". Toronto Star. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  6. Carmilla | Periscope | Nicole Stamp & Shannon Kook #Shacole. KindaTV. 18 September 2015. Archived from the original on 8 September 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2022 – via YouTube.
  7. Petski, Denise (19 January 2018). "'The 100': Shannon Kook To Guest Star As Mystery Character In Season 5 Finale". Deadline. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  8. Rothenberg, Jason [@JRothenbergTV] (7 August 2018). "LUCAS was a dummy name to throw you off the scent! Meet Jordan Jasper Green @SHANNONKOOK #the100 #FINALE" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2022 – via Twitter.
  9. "BELLO WATCH: SHANNON KOOK – BELLO Mag". 10 May 2019. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
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