| Shannon Kook Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 9.5 in |
| Weight | 68 kg |
| Date of Birth | February 9, 1987 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
Shannon Kook is a South African actor who first entered showbiz after he landed a role on the Canadian television series Being Erica in 2009. Before he rose to popularity, he made his cameo appearances on The Border and Cra$h & Burn. His greatest breakthrough came when he was offered roles as Zane Park in another Canadian drama TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation and as Duncan on Netflix’s hit supernatural drama series Shadowhunters for 2 episodes in 2017. He has also made notable portrayals on various films including The Conjuring (2013) as Drew Thomas and Hunting Season (2012) as Jason, The Dependables (2014) as Vic Skinner, Dark Places (2015) as Young Trey Teepano, and Goliath as Dylan Watters.
Born Name
Shannon Xiao Lóng Kook-Chun
Nick Name
Shannon
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
Johannesburg, South Africa
Residence
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Nationality
Education
Shannon Kook was originally born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, but he relocated to Montreal to attend the National Theatre School of Canada.
Occupation
Actor, Dancer
Manager
He is represented by The Characters Talent Agency, Arts and Entertainment Talent Agency, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 9.5 in or 176.5 cm
Weight
68 kg or 150 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Shannon Kook has never openly talked about his dating life. Therefore, it is difficult for us to ascertain anything about his love life and relationship history.
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial (Asian and Black)
He has Hakka Chinese ancestry on his father’s side and Cape Coloured ancestry on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Light Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Thin Lips
Best Known For
His portrayals as Zane Park in the Canadian drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation (2010-2011) and as Duncan on Netflix’s supernatural drama series Shadowhunters (2017)
First Film
In 2013, he made his theatrical film debut as Drew Thomas in the supernatural horror film The Conjuring.
First TV Show
In 2009, he made his TV show debut as Kendric Kwan on the comedy series Being Erica.
Personal Trainer
His interests in dancing and martial arts are mostly two of the factors that contribute to his fitness and health in general. He often tends to post random updates about going to the gym, attending dance classes, and practicing his martial arts.
Moreover, Shannon follows his healthy diet plans by eating plant-based food and beverages.
Shannon Kook Favorite Things
- Hobby – Dancing, Martial Arts, Traveling
- Music – Bachata
- TV Shows – The Ultimate Fighter
- Food – Any home dishes cooked and prepared by his parents
- Movies – Mrs. Doubtfire, Mary Poppins, Harold & Kumar, American Pie, Tropic Thunder, and Zoolander
Source – Instagram, Instagram, Instagram, BuzzFeed
Shannon Kook Facts
- His first online screen name was either Little_Buddha or Stud_Muffn.
- Aside from acting, Shannon has outside interests in dancing, martial arts, film directing, and photography.
- He loves dancing Bachata, a popular dance which originated from the Dominican Republic but is now being recognized worldwide.
- Shannon Kook was chosen as one of the “Rising Stars” at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2014.
- His portrayal as Zane Park in the series Degrassi: The Next Generation turned out to be one of the most notable roles that he has ever played.
Featured Image by Shannon Kook / Instagram
