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Public records list Shannon Kook as a television actor. Shannon Kook was born on February 8, 1987 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. That works out to 39 years old in 2026.
My Take
I have a quiet respect for Shannon Kook. Born in Johannesburg and now based in Canada, he carries a genuinely multicultural identity into every role. From Degrassi to The 100, Reacher, and the Conjuring Universe, he keeps landing in projects with bite. He strikes me as the kind of actor who sharpens a scene from the supporting slot rather than demanding the spotlight, and those are often the most valuable people on a set. There is nothing flashy about his trajectory, just steady, dependable craft, and I suspect that is exactly why he will keep working for a long time.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shannon Kook
- Name (Japanese)
- シャノン・クック
- Reading
- しゃのん・くっく
- Born
- February 8, 1987 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rabbit
- Origin
- Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
- Occupation
- actor / television actor
2. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/SHANNONKOOK
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shannon%20Kook
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13527911
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Shannon Kook born?
Born February 8, 1987 (age 39).
Where is Shannon Kook from?
Shannon Kook is from Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
What does Shannon Kook do?
Shannon Kook works as actor, television actor.
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