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Jonathan Cook(I)

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  • Writer
  • Director
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Jonathan Cook
Jonathan Cook is an actor, director, and award-winning American playwright. Many of his stage plays have been produced around the World and he's a five-time recipient of the Porter Fleming Literary Award. His short film Don't You Dare (2020) was licensed for distribution by ShortsTV network in 2021. He is also the host and writer for the podcast Gather by the Ghost Light. Launched in 2020, Gather by the Ghost Light is a collection of stage plays adapted to an audio only format performed by professional voice actors with immersive sound effects and music.
BornJune 3, 1980
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Poison Peach Film Festival 2017
Jonathan Cook
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Jonathan Cook

Known for

Don't You Dare (2020)
Don't You Dare
Short
  • Writer
  • 2020
Sally's Lullaby (2022)
Sally's Lullaby
Short
  • Dad
  • 2022
Jonathan Cook, Larry Sprowls, Courtney Robertson Prouty, Erica Badke, and Robb Smith in Lucky Lou (2015)
Lucky Lou
Short
  • Lou
  • 2015
Sophie Inara Cook in Miss Shiny (2016)
Miss Shiny
Short
  • Writer
  • 2016

Credits

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Actor

  • Meep!
    • Lance
    • Post-production
    • Short
  • Gather by the Ghost Light (2020)
    Gather by the Ghost Light
    • Alan
    • Brick Fistula
    • Clarence ...
    • Podcast Series
    • 2020–2022
  • Heath Hillhouse, Nicole McLaughlin, Spencer Tilley, Nathan Shelton, and Andrew McMurtrey in The Frightmare Theatre Podcast (2019)
    The Frightmare Theatre Podcast
    • Dr. Steve, Time Scientist
    • Podcast Series
    • 2022
  • Sally's Lullaby (2022)
    Sally's Lullaby
    • Dad
    • Short
    • 2022
  • Lilly (2021)
    Lilly
    • Beardy
    • Short
    • 2021
  • Deadly Sister
    • Mark
    • 2021
  • Jonathan Cook in Swap (2020)
    Swap
    • Chris
    • Short
    • 2020
  • Arte Factum: Legends (2018)
    Arte Factum: Legends
    • Father
    • 2018
  • Fractured (2017)
    Fractured
    • Dad
    • Short
    • 2017
  • Krys Bailey, April Crum, Eric E. Poe, Christopher Welch, and Rachel Miller in Arte Factum (2017)
    Arte Factum
    • David
    • Dad
    • 2017
  • Bizarre (2016)
    Bizarre
    • Mr. B
    • TV Movie
    • 2016
  • Driver's Ed: Tales from the Street (2015)
    Driver's Ed: Tales from the Street
    • Bob Trueman
    • 2015
  • Jonathan Cook, Larry Sprowls, Courtney Robertson Prouty, Erica Badke, and Robb Smith in Lucky Lou (2015)
    Lucky Lou
    • Lou
    • Short
    • 2015
  • Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, John Goodman, and Kelly Reilly in Flight (2012)
    Flight
    • Waiter (uncredited)
    • 2012
  • Unspoken Love
    • Mime
    • Short
    • 2012
  • Deadland
    Deadland
    • Pill Officer
    • 2009

Writer

  • Sally's Lullaby (2022)
    Sally's Lullaby
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2022
  • Gather by the Ghost Light (2020)
    Gather by the Ghost Light
    • creator
    • Podcast Series
    • 2020–2022
  • Don't You Dare (2020)
    Don't You Dare
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2020
  • Robbie Cook, Jonathan Cook, Amanda Lynn Joyce, and Danny Bussey in Prison World (2017)
    Prison World
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2017
  • Krys Bailey, April Crum, Eric E. Poe, Christopher Welch, and Rachel Miller in Arte Factum (2017)
    Arte Factum
    • Writer "Miss Shiny"
    • 2017
  • Sophie Inara Cook in Miss Shiny (2016)
    Miss Shiny
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2016
  • Jonathan Cook, Larry Sprowls, Courtney Robertson Prouty, Erica Badke, and Robb Smith in Lucky Lou (2015)
    Lucky Lou
    • story
    • Short
    • 2015
  • Byron
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2014
  • E-Z-GO/Bad Boy/Cushman Garage
    • Writer
    • TV Series
    • 2013–2014
  • M Is for Mimic
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2014
  • The Haven
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2011
  • There and Back Again
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2006
  • Superheroes on Superhero Movies
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2004

Director

  • Gather by the Ghost Light (2020)
    Gather by the Ghost Light
    • Director
    • Podcast Series
    • 2020–2023
  • Sally's Lullaby (2022)
    Sally's Lullaby
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2022
  • Don't You Dare (2020)
    Don't You Dare
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2020
  • Robbie Cook, Jonathan Cook, Amanda Lynn Joyce, and Danny Bussey in Prison World (2017)
    Prison World
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2017
  • Krys Bailey, April Crum, Eric E. Poe, Christopher Welch, and Rachel Miller in Arte Factum (2017)
    Arte Factum
    • Director (Director "Miss Shiny")
    • 2017
  • Sophie Inara Cook in Miss Shiny (2016)
    Miss Shiny
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2016
  • Dr. Sketchy's at Le Chat Noir Theatre
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2014–2015
  • Jonathan Cook, Larry Sprowls, Courtney Robertson Prouty, Erica Badke, and Robb Smith in Lucky Lou (2015)
    Lucky Lou
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2015
  • Byron
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2014
  • E-Z-GO/Bad Boy/Cushman Garage
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2013–2014
  • M Is for Mimic
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2014
  • Le Chat does Les Mis - Behind the Scenes (2013)
    Le Chat does Les Mis - Behind the Scenes
    • Director
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2013
  • The Haven
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2011
  • There and Back Again
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2006
  • Superheroes on Superhero Movies
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2004

Personal details

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  • Official site
    • Official Site
  • Height
    • 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
  • Born
    • June 3, 1980
    • Columbia, South Carolina, USA
  • Spouse
    • Lauren DanielsJune 30, 2007 - present (2 children)
  • Other works
    Wrote the stage play: Marigold. It has been performed at Le Chat Noir Theatre (Augusta, GA).
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    • 2 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Graduated Magna Cum Laude and received a B.A. in Communications from Augusta State University in May 2005.
  • Nickname
    • Goo

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