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'''Luke Cook''' (born December |
'''Luke Cook''' (born 19 December 1986)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Luke Cook: Movies, TV, and Bio|url=https://www.amazon.com/prime-video/actor/Luke-Cook/nm1981177/|access-date=2021-07-27|website=www.amazon.com}}</ref> is an Australian actor, director, writer, and content creator, known for his role as Lucifer in the [[Netflix]] series ''[[Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (TV series)|Chilling Adventures of Sabrina]]''. |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Cook was born in [[Sydney]], |
Cook was born in [[Sydney]], Australia, and is the youngest of five children.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Luke Cook – Vulkan Magazine|url=https://vulkanmagazine.com/ux-portfolio/luke-cook/|access-date=2021-07-27}}</ref> Cook grew up in a religious family with his father being a church minister.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|date=2021-01-11|title=Luke Cook Net Worth - Bio, Career and Earnings|url=https://www.thesquander.com/luke-cook-net-worth|access-date=2021-07-27|website=The Squander}}</ref> |
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In grade six he auditioned for his school play by impersonating Frank Sinatra, and was so thrilled by the audience reaction that he decided to become an actor.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=laraantonellileorke|date=2019-09-30|title=LUKE COOK – Interview with the LA Based Aussie Actor|url=https://pentopapermedia.com.au/2019/09/30/luke-cook-interview-with-the-la-based-aussie-actor/|access-date=2021-07-27|website=Pen To Paper Media |
In grade six he auditioned for his school play by impersonating Frank Sinatra, and was so thrilled by the audience reaction that he decided to become an actor.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=laraantonellileorke|date=2019-09-30|title=LUKE COOK – Interview with the LA Based Aussie Actor|url=https://pentopapermedia.com.au/2019/09/30/luke-cook-interview-with-the-la-based-aussie-actor/|access-date=2021-07-27|website=Pen To Paper Media}}</ref> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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While studying acting in Sydney, Cook met a manager from Los Angeles who encouraged him to move to California which he did at the age of 22.<ref name=":1" /> Cook spent ten years in LA pursuing acting before his big break and noted that he was given some great opportunities to be on major shows, but issues popped up along the way |
While studying acting in Sydney, Cook met a manager from Los Angeles who encouraged him to move to California which he did at the age of 22.<ref name=":1" /> Cook spent ten years in LA pursuing acting before his big break and noted that he was given some great opportunities to be on major shows, but issues popped up along the way: "Looking back, there's a very funny story. When I got off the plane, I had two big tv shows booked, and couldn't do them because of my visa. I even thought to myself whenever I booked them, 'I haven't worked hard enough for this,' and as soon as I thought that, I couldn't work because of my visa. After that I didn't book anything for years. Then I had to grind and grind for years. It's funny the way the universe works, or God, or whatever you like to call it."<ref name=":0" /> In between acting roles, Cook worked as a bartender and credits the decade of struggle for helping him to not take anything for granted.<ref name=":0" /> |
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The first role he scored in Los Angeles was the sitcom [[Mystery Girls]] starring [[Tori Spelling]] and [[Jennie |
The first role he scored in Los Angeles was in the sitcom ''[[Mystery Girls]]'' starring [[Tori Spelling]] and [[Jennie Garth]], playing [[RuPaul]]'s evil assistant.<ref name=":1" /> |
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In 2016, Cook wrote and performed the starring role in the short film ''Good Morning''. The film was an official selection at a number of film festivals, and Cook won the 2017 Flagler Film Festival award for Best Actor, Drama/Thriller.<ref>{{Cite web|title=In Production|url=https://www.canyonhouseproductions.com/inproduction|access-date=2021-07-27|website=Canyon House Productions |
In 2016, Cook wrote and performed the starring role in the short film ''Good Morning''. The film was an official selection at a number of film festivals, and Cook won the 2017 Flagler Film Festival award for Best Actor, Drama/Thriller.<ref>{{Cite web|title=In Production|url=https://www.canyonhouseproductions.com/inproduction|access-date=2021-07-27|website=Canyon House Productions}}</ref> |
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In 2017, Cook made his feature film debut in |
In 2017, Cook made his feature film debut in ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2]]''.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|date=2021-07-23|title='Dollface': Season 2 Of Hulu's Kat Dennings Comedy Adds Luke Cook|url=https://deadline.com/2021/07/dollface-season-2-of-hulus-kat-dennings-comedy-adds-luke-cook-1234799054/|access-date=2021-07-27|website=Deadline}}</ref> In the same year, he played opposite [[Al Pacino]] in the theatre production of ''God Looked Away''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Cook|first=Luke|title=Creative rep|url=https://creativerep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/COOK-Luke-Prose.pdf}}</ref><ref name=":2" /> |
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Playing the role of Lucifer Morningstar |
Playing the role of Lucifer Morningstar, Cook shot the first series of ''[[Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (TV series)|Chilling Adventures of Sabrina]]'' in November 2018 and the next series in July 2019.<ref name=":2" /> |
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In September 2019, Cook shot ''[[Katy Keene (TV series)|Katy Keene]]'' in which he plays Guy LaMontagne.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Trapunski|first=Charles|date=2020-05-15|title=Interview: Katy Keene's Luke Cook|url=http://brieftake.com/interview-katy-keene-luke-cook/|access-date=2021-07-27|website=Brief Take |
In September 2019, Cook shot ''[[Katy Keene (TV series)|Katy Keene]]'' in which he plays Guy LaMontagne.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Trapunski|first=Charles|date=2020-05-15|title=Interview: Katy Keene's Luke Cook|url=http://brieftake.com/interview-katy-keene-luke-cook/|access-date=2021-07-27|website=Brief Take-CA}}</ref> |
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In 2020, Cook wrapped on indie film ''Eye Without |
In 2020, Cook wrapped on indie film ''Eye Without a Face'' in which he stars as a con man. In the same year he starred in Australian indie film ''How Do You Know Chris'' in the title role.<ref name=":4" /> |
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In February 2021, Cook was announced in the |
In February 2021, Cook was announced in the fourth season of ''[[Dynasty (2017 TV series, season 4)|Dynasty]]'' and will play Kirby's ex-boyfriend Oliver.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-09|title=Luke Cook Cast in 'Dynasty' for Season 4|url=https://www.nerdsandbeyond.com/2021/02/09/luke-cook-cast-in-dynasty-for-season-4/|access-date=2021-07-27|website=Nerds and Beyond}}</ref> |
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In July 2021, it was confirmed that Cook |
In July 2021, it was confirmed that Cook would join the second season of ''[[Dollface]]'' as a recurring guest star.<ref name=":4" /> |
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In most of 2021 and 2022, he became a mainstay on [[TikTok]]. |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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Cook and New Zealander stylist |
Cook and New Zealander stylist Kara Wilson became engaged in December 2019, and they were married on May 16, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Luke Cook and Wife Kara Reveal They're Expecting Baby No. 2 with Hilarious Maternity Photos |url=https://people.com/parents/luke-cook-wife-kara-expecting-baby-2-hilarious-maternity-photos/ |access-date=2022-11-17 |website=Peoplemag}}</ref> Their first son was born in November 2020,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chilling Adventures of Sabrina's Luke Cook Welcomes First Child with Wife Kara Wilson: 'We All Cried'|url=https://people.com/parents/luke-cook-kara-wilson-welcome-first-child-son-chaplin-benjamin/|access-date=2021-07-27|website=PEOPLE.com}}</ref><ref name=":2" /> followed by their second son on 15 November 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Luke Cook and Wife Kara Welcome Second Baby, Son Ozzie, in Home Birth — See the Photos! |url=https://people.com/parents/luke-cook-wife-kara-welcome-second-baby-home-birth/ |access-date=2022-11-17 |website=Peoplemag}}</ref> He has a rescued Chihuahua named Cindy.<ref name=":1" /> |
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Cook told Brief Take that he would love to do some big character roles in a similar vein to [[Jim Carrey]], and also cites [[Ben Stiller]] and [[Ricky Gervais]] as influences.<ref name=":2"/> |
Cook told Brief Take that he would love to do some big character roles in a similar vein to [[Jim Carrey]], and also cites [[Ben Stiller]] and [[Ricky Gervais]] as influences.<ref name=":2"/> |
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On social media, Cook shows off his impersonation and acting skills with his wider fan base. He has created a group of characters such as a model manager named Steve Kay and an Australian mother named Louise.<ref name=":1" /> |
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Cook is involved with a number of charities including The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and raised $10k for a hospital in [[Sierra Leone]] by selling photos of his feet.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Villarroel|first=Jatniel|title=Luke Cook: A Hell Of A Ride From CAOS To Dynasty Vanity Teen 虚荣青年 Menswear & New Faces Magazine|url=https://www.vanityteen.com/luke-cook-a-hell-of-a-ride-from-caos-to-dynasty/|access-date=2021-07-27|website=www.vanityteen.com |
Cook is involved with a number of charities including The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and raised $10k for a hospital in [[Sierra Leone]] by selling photos of his feet.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Villarroel|first=Jatniel|title=Luke Cook: A Hell Of A Ride From CAOS To Dynasty Vanity Teen 虚荣青年 Menswear & New Faces Magazine|url=https://www.vanityteen.com/luke-cook-a-hell-of-a-ride-from-caos-to-dynasty/|access-date=2021-07-27|website=www.vanityteen.com}}</ref> |
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Due to her religious beliefs, Cook's mother refuses to watch him play the satanic role in [[Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (TV series)|Chilling Adventures of Sabrina]], |
Due to her religious beliefs, Cook's mother refuses to watch him play the satanic role in ''[[Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (TV series)|Chilling Adventures of Sabrina]]'', while his father is encouraging.<ref name=":3" /> |
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== Filmography == |
== Filmography == |
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|rowspan="2"|''[[Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (TV series)|Chilling Adventures of Sabrina]]'' |
|rowspan="2"|''[[Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (TV series)|Chilling Adventures of Sabrina]]'' |
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|[[Lucifer#As the devil|Lucifer Morningstar / Satan]] |
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|''[[Dollface]]'' |
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|Fender |
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|Recurring role |
|Recurring role; 4 episodes |
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|2024 |
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|''[[Hacks (TV series)|Hacks]]'' |
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|Jack Danby |
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|Episode: "The Roast of Deborah Vance" |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 21:02, 12 May 2024
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Luke Cook (born 19 December 1986)[1] is an Australian actor, director, writer, and content creator, known for his role as Lucifer in the Netflix series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
Early life
Cook was born in Sydney, Australia, and is the youngest of five children.[2] Cook grew up in a religious family with his father being a church minister.[3]
In grade six he auditioned for his school play by impersonating Frank Sinatra, and was so thrilled by the audience reaction that he decided to become an actor.[4]
Career
While studying acting in Sydney, Cook met a manager from Los Angeles who encouraged him to move to California which he did at the age of 22.[4] Cook spent ten years in LA pursuing acting before his big break and noted that he was given some great opportunities to be on major shows, but issues popped up along the way: "Looking back, there's a very funny story. When I got off the plane, I had two big tv shows booked, and couldn't do them because of my visa. I even thought to myself whenever I booked them, 'I haven't worked hard enough for this,' and as soon as I thought that, I couldn't work because of my visa. After that I didn't book anything for years. Then I had to grind and grind for years. It's funny the way the universe works, or God, or whatever you like to call it."[2] In between acting roles, Cook worked as a bartender and credits the decade of struggle for helping him to not take anything for granted.[2]
The first role he scored in Los Angeles was in the sitcom Mystery Girls starring Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth, playing RuPaul's evil assistant.[4]
In 2016, Cook wrote and performed the starring role in the short film Good Morning. The film was an official selection at a number of film festivals, and Cook won the 2017 Flagler Film Festival award for Best Actor, Drama/Thriller.[5]
In 2017, Cook made his feature film debut in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.[6] In the same year, he played opposite Al Pacino in the theatre production of God Looked Away.[7][8]
Playing the role of Lucifer Morningstar, Cook shot the first series of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina in November 2018 and the next series in July 2019.[8]
In September 2019, Cook shot Katy Keene in which he plays Guy LaMontagne.[8]
In 2020, Cook wrapped on indie film Eye Without a Face in which he stars as a con man. In the same year he starred in Australian indie film How Do You Know Chris in the title role.[6]
In February 2021, Cook was announced in the fourth season of Dynasty and will play Kirby's ex-boyfriend Oliver.[9]
In July 2021, it was confirmed that Cook would join the second season of Dollface as a recurring guest star.[6]
In most of 2021 and 2022, he became a mainstay on TikTok.
Personal life
Cook and New Zealander stylist Kara Wilson became engaged in December 2019, and they were married on May 16, 2020.[10] Their first son was born in November 2020,[11][8] followed by their second son on 15 November 2022.[12] He has a rescued Chihuahua named Cindy.[4]
Cook told Brief Take that he would love to do some big character roles in a similar vein to Jim Carrey, and also cites Ben Stiller and Ricky Gervais as influences.[8]
On social media, Cook shows off his impersonation and acting skills with his wider fan base. He has created a group of characters such as a model manager named Steve Kay and an Australian mother named Louise.[4]
Cook is involved with a number of charities including The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and raised $10k for a hospital in Sierra Leone by selling photos of his feet.[13]
Due to her religious beliefs, Cook's mother refuses to watch him play the satanic role in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, while his father is encouraging.[3]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2004 | The Graffiti Artist | The Graffiti Artist | |
2007 | 20-20 Hindsight | Kurt | Short film |
2009 | Audition | Julian Kindred | |
2013 | Move-in Special | Tim | |
2013 | Glove | Tom Sutheron | |
2013 | Where Ya at | Jake | |
2013 | Teen Force Ninjas | Red Ninja | |
2013 | Love and Laundry | Lachlan | |
2013 | Highway 15 | Party Goer | |
2014 | First Kiss | Kisser | |
2014 | First Sh*T | Man | |
2014 | Alien's Sister | Martin | |
2014 | Lady Lonely | Stranger | |
2015 | Always Worthy | Jake Slade | |
2015 | Why It Would Suck to Date an Avenger | Black Widow's Boyfriend | |
2015 | Wooden Dolls | Eddie | |
2015 | Once More, with Feeling | Will | |
2016 | An Arbitration | Donald Slayer | |
2016 | Good Morning | Al | |
2016 | Slant | Suitor | |
2016 | When Kids Grow Up | Clint | |
2016 | Heirloom | Paul | |
2016 | Gone | Boyfriend | |
2016 | Escape | Rains | |
2017 | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | Zylak's Frenemy | |
2017 | How It All Began | Luke | Short film |
2018 | Amigos | Jeremy | |
2020 | How Do You Know Chris? | Chris | |
2021 | Eye Without a Face | Eric |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010 | Cops L.A.C. | Brandon | Episode: "A Veil of Tears" |
2013 | Soccer Moms | Chadwick | Episode: "Fresh Meat" |
2014 | Seeing Past It | Danny | Episode: "Danny" |
2014 | Mystery Girls | Seth | Episode: "Bag Ladies" |
2015 | Ur in Analysis | Rick | Television film |
2015 | Baby Daddy | Ian | Episode: "One Night Stand Off" |
2015 | Faking It | Daniel | 2 episodes |
2015 | Rules of Engagement | Harris | Episode: "Crack the Code" |
2015 | The Librarians | Dorian Gray | Episode: "And the Image of Image" |
2016 | Modern Family | Cliff | Episode: "I Don't Know How She Does It" |
2016 | Intricate Vengeance | Oliver Sten | Episode: "Pilot" |
2016 | Major Crimes | Joey Bowie | Episode: "Family Law" |
2016 | The Candidate | Donald Trump | Main role; 3 episodes |
2016 | Dope Boys | DJ Schwag | Television film |
2016–2019 | Zach & Dennis: How It All Began | Luke | Recurring role; 8 episodes |
2018 | How to Get Away with Murder | Guard Leon | Episode: "He's a Bad Father" |
2019–2020 | Chilling Adventures of Sabrina | Lucifer Morningstar / Satan | Recurring role; 11 episodes |
2020 | Salem Saberhagen | Voice role; episode: "Chapter Thirty-Five: The Endless" | |
2020 | Katy Keene | Guy LaMontagne | Recurring role; 8 episodes |
2021 | Dynasty | Oliver Noble | Recurring role; 4 episodes |
2021 | S.W.A.T. | A.J. | 2 episodes |
2022 | Dollface | Fender | Recurring role; 4 episodes |
2024 | Hacks | Jack Danby | Episode: "The Roast of Deborah Vance" |
Video Games
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2023 | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III | Jack Fletcher | Voice |
Theatre
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2017 | God Looked Away | TBA |
References
- ^ "Luke Cook: Movies, TV, and Bio". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ a b c "Luke Cook – Vulkan Magazine". Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Luke Cook Net Worth - Bio, Career and Earnings". The Squander. 11 January 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d e laraantonellileorke (30 September 2019). "LUKE COOK – Interview with the LA Based Aussie Actor". Pen To Paper Media. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ "In Production". Canyon House Productions. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ a b c D'Alessandro, Anthony (23 July 2021). "'Dollface': Season 2 Of Hulu's Kat Dennings Comedy Adds Luke Cook". Deadline. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ Cook, Luke. "Creative rep" (PDF).
- ^ a b c d e Trapunski, Charles (15 May 2020). "Interview: Katy Keene's Luke Cook". Brief Take-CA. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ "Luke Cook Cast in 'Dynasty' for Season 4". Nerds and Beyond. 9 February 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ "Luke Cook and Wife Kara Reveal They're Expecting Baby No. 2 with Hilarious Maternity Photos". Peoplemag. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- ^ "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina's Luke Cook Welcomes First Child with Wife Kara Wilson: 'We All Cried'". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ "Luke Cook and Wife Kara Welcome Second Baby, Son Ozzie, in Home Birth — See the Photos!". Peoplemag. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- ^ Villarroel, Jatniel. "Luke Cook: A Hell Of A Ride From CAOS To Dynasty Vanity Teen 虚荣青年 Menswear & New Faces Magazine". www.vanityteen.com. Retrieved 27 July 2021.