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A. J. Cook

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A. J. Cook

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Also known as Andrea Joy Cook

Canadian actress

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A. J. Cook is a Canadian film and television actor who began her career in 1997. She was born on July 22, 1978, in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Cook is a female human who speaks English and Canadian French. She was educated at Utah Valley University and currently resides in Los Angeles.

In her professional life, Cook works within the field of acting. She has two children. Her family name is Cook.

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Film & TV

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Andrea Joy "A.J." Cook (born July 22, 1978) is a Canadian actress best known for her role as Supervisory Special Agent Jennifer "JJ" Jareau in the CBS crime drama Criminal Minds. She has also appeared in several Hollywood films including The Virgin Suicides, Out Cold, and Final Destination 2. Cook was born in Oshawa, Ontario, and spent most of her life growing up in Whitby, where she attended…

Known for

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  • Wer — Kate Moore2013
  • Least Among Saints — Cheryl2012
  • Bringing Ashley Home — Libba2011
  • Misconceptions — Mranda Bliss2010
  • Mother's Day — Vicky Rice2010
  • I'm Reed Fish — Theresa2007
  • Night Skies — LIlly2007
  • Vanished — Hope2006

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Key facts

Born
Andrea Joy Cook , ( 1978-07-22 ) July 22, 1978 (age 47) , Oshawa , Ontario, Canada
Occupation
Actress
Years active
1997–present
Spouse
Nathan Andersen ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 2001 ) ​

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Family name
Cook
Gender
female
Citizenship
Canada
Place of birth
Oshawa
Occupation
actor
Languages spoken
English language
Field of work
acting
Official website
ajcook.com
Image
AJ Cook Oct 2010 (cropped).jpg
Number of children
2
Residence
Los Angeles
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Commons category
A. J. Cook (actress)
date of birth
1978-01-01
start of work period
1997-00-00
social media followers
512313
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Encyclopedic overview

Andrea Joy Cook (born July 22, 1978) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her role as Supervisory Special Agent Jennifer "JJ" Jareau on the CBS crime drama Criminal Minds (2005–2020, 2022–present). Cook has also appeared in The Virgin Suicides (1999), Higher Ground (2000), Ripper (2001), Out Cold (2001), Final Destination 2 (2003), and Tru Calling (2003–2004).

Early life

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