A. J. Cook Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Family, Husband, Net Worth, Criminal Minds and Final Destination 2

A. J. Cook Biography and Wiki

A. J. Cook is a celebrated Canadian-American Actress who was born and brought-up in Oshawa, Ontario. She is widely known for her roles on the CBS crime drama ‘Criminal Minds’ as Supervisory Special Agent Jennifer “JJ” Jareau from 2005 to 2020 and on the horror film ‘Final Destination 2’ as Kimberly Corman.

A. J. has appeared on notable films and series including ‘Higher Ground’ (2000), ‘The Virgin Suicides’ (1999), Tru Calling (2003–2004), Ripper (2001) and Out Cold (2001). She was declared legally blind while she was young at her second grade because of severe astigmatism, but wore contacts and thick glasses to correct her vision.

A. J. Cook Age

Cook is 42 years old as of 2020, she was born on 22 July 1978 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. She celebrates her birthday on 22nd July every year and her birth sign is Cancer.

A. J. Cook Height and Weight

A. J. stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.74 meters) and Weighs 128 lbs (58 kg). She also appears to be quite tall in stature in her photos. Her body measurements are 34-23-34 inches with blue eyes and blonde hair.

A. J. Cook Family, Parents and Siblings

Cook was born to Mike Cook and Sandra Cook. She spent her childhood with her three siblings, two brothers, named Nathan and Paul and a sister named Angela. The four of them were raised in the Durban Region near Whitby in the Southern parts of Ontario, Canada.

A. J. Cook Husband 

A. J. is happily married to her husband Nathan Andresen, her long-time boyfriend. The couple tied the knot on 2001. They met at Utah Valley University in a film class and she later moved to Salt Lake City, Utah.

A. J. Cook Children

Cook and her husband Nathan Andresen are blessed with two sons, Mekhai Allan born in September 2008. Their second son, Phoenix Sky, was born in July 2015. These children have also appeared on the show Criminal Minds with their mother. Mekhai appears as Henry LaMontagne throughout several episodes in the series while Phoenix appears as the second son to his mother’s character, Jennifer Jareau, Michael.

A. J. Cook Net Worth

Cook has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars as of 2020. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an Actress. Through her various sources of income, she has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

A. J. Cook Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about her;

A. J. Cook Bio and Wiki

• Full Names: Andrea Joy Cook
• Popular As: A. J. Cook
• Gender: Female
• Occupation / Profession: Actress
• Nationality: Canadian-American
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

A. J. Cook Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 42 years (2020)
• Zodiac Sign: Cancer
• Date of Birth: 22 July 1978
• Place of Birth: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
• Birthday: 22nd July

A. J. Cook Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: 34-23-34 inches
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 7 inches (1.74 meters)
• Weight: 128 lbs (58 kg)
• Eye Color: Blue
• Hair Color: Blonde
• Shoe Size: 8 (US)
• Dress Size: 0-2 (US)
• Breast Size: 34 inches
• Waist Size: 23 inches
• Hip Size: 34 inches

A. J. Cook Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Mike Cook
• Mother: Sandra Cook
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Nathan, Paul and Angela
• Marital Status: Married
• Husband/Spouse: Married to Nathan Andersen
• Children: Sons (Mekhai Allan and Phoenix Sky)

A. J. Cook Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $5 Million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Acting

A. J. Cook House and Cars

• Place of living: Los Angeles, California, USA
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

A. J. Cook Career

After a while, she ventured into television with a guest role in Goosebumps as well as small roles in the TV movies “In His Father’s Shoes”, and “Elvis Meets Nixon”. In 1999, she debuted in feature films with an appearance in “The Virgin Suicides” released in 1999. After appearing in “Higher ground in 1999, she made another appearance in the TV movie “The Spiral Staircase” beside Kandyse McClure. After this, she got various other roles.

Since 2005, she has starred as Jennifer “JJ” Jareau in the CBS drama “Criminal Minds”. She appeared as a supervisory special agent in season 1-5. For season 6, her contract option would not be picked up by the show’s producers due to budget cuts. In the film’s timeline, she was promoted to work at The Pentagon. On the 16th of April 2011, a report stated that she would return for another two seasons for the show. She returns in the show’s 7th season and is a regular throughout the rest of the show.

A. J. Cook Movies

• Back Fork as Nida in 2018
• Wer as Kate Moore in 2013
• Least Among Saints as Cheryl in 2012
• Mother’s Day as Vicky Rice in 2010
• Misconceptions as Miranda Bliss in 2008
• Night Skies as Lilly in 2007
• I’m Reed Fish as Theresa in 2006
• Final Destination 2 as Kimberly Corman in 2003
• The House Next Door as Lori Peterson in 2002
• Ripper as Molly Keller in 2001
• Wishmaster 3: Beyond The Gates of Hell as Diana Collins in 2001
• Out Cold as Jenny still, in 2001
• The Virgin Suicides as Mary Lisbon in 1999
• Teen Sorcery as Dawn also in 1999
• Laserhawk as the first Pretty Girl in 1997

A. J. Cook Television

• Criminal Minds since 2005 as Jennifer Jareau
• Law and Order: Special Victims Unit in 2011
• Bringing Ashley Home in 2011 as Libba
• Vanished in 2006 as Hope
• Bloodsuckers in 2005 as Fiona
• Dead Like Me as Charlotte in 2003
• Tru Calling from 2003-04 as Lindsay Walker
• The Spiral Staircase as a Local Girl in 2000
• Higher Ground as Shelby Merrick in 2000
• First Wave as Lindsay Tilden in 2000
• Blue Moon as Alison in 1999
• Psi Factor as Lee Mason in 1998
• Elvis Meets Nixon as the Hippie Chick in 1997
• In His Father’s Shoes as Lisa in 1997
• Goosebumps as Kim in 1997
• Psi Factor as Jill Starling in 1997

A. J. Cook Maxim

She was featured in the January/February 2014 issue of Maxim magazine. She was also ranked at 88 on the Maxim Hot 100 2014 list and was the Grand Marshal for the STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Virginia on the 3rd of April 2016.

A. J. Cook as a model for Maxim

A. J. Cook Surgery

There have been rumors that she underwent surgery to improve her physique. The only known surgery that she has gone through was to correct the severe astigmatism she had been experiencing. The surgery was performed in order to place a lens implant to correct the impairment caused by her condition. The procedure was conducted in 2007.

Why Did A. J. Cook Leave Criminal Minds | Leaving Criminal Minds

A. J. Cook was previously in the cast of Criminal Minds but the show’s creators began experiencing financial setbacks. In order to curb these problems, she had to be released from the cast. After her leaving the show unexpectedly, thousands of letters and petitions were sent to the show’s creators on her disappearance. This forced the show’s producers to bring her back for two last episodes to finish the storyline of her character.

A. J. Cook Workout

Her workout mostly involves dancing around the house since this was an activity that took up a lot of her childhood. “No Dieting“, as she says dropping it was the best thing she’d ever done. Her daily workout also involves a lot of running and various physical exercise methods here and there.

A. J. Cook Mormon

She is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. However, she does not allow her religion to hinder her on-screen performance. Because of this, her appearance in films and series and her religion has not put her into any strain whatsoever.

A. J. Cook Fans / Website

There is the website ajcookfans.com which gives her fans a place to find anything they need to know about her and more.

Frequently Asked Questions about A. J. Cook

Who is A. J. Cook?

A. J. Cook is a celebrated Canadian-American Actress. She is widely known for her roles on the CBS crime drama ‘Criminal Minds’ as Supervisory Special Agent Jennifer “JJ” Jareau from 2005 to 2020 and on the horror film ‘Final Destination 2’ as Kimberly Corman.

How old is A. J. Cook?

Cook is 42 years old as of 2020, she was born on 22 July 1978 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Her birth sign is Cancer.

How tall is A. J. Cook?

She stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.74 meters) and Weighs 128 lbs (58 kg).

Is A. J. Cook married?

Yes, she is married to Nathan Andresen, her long-time boyfriend. The couple tied the knot on 2001. They are blessed with two sons, Mekhai Allan born in September 2008. Their second son, Phoenix Sky, was born in July 2015. These children have also appeared on the show Criminal Minds with their mother.

How much is A. J. Cook worth?

She has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars as of 2020. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an Actress.

Where does A.J. live?

She is a resident of Los Angeles, California, USA, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

Is A. J. Cook dead or alive?

She is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

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