Curtiss cook biography
Curtiss Cook
American actor (born 1968)
Curtiss Cook (born October 2, 1968) is an American character actor known for his roles in House of Cards, Manifest, Mayans M.C., Luke Cage, Narcos, and others.
Early life and education
Cook was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 2, 1968. He studied at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London. As a teenager, he danced with the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company.
Career
After college, Cook moved to New York, and appeared on Broadway in The Lion King and Miss Saigon. He also appeared in the films The Interpreter (2005) and Arbitrage (2012), and the television series House of Cards, Manifest, Mayans M.C., Luke Cage, Narcos and The Chi, among others. He plays Abe in the Steven Spielberg film adaptation of West Side Story.
Filmography
Film
Television
Videogames
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Curtiss Cook is a famous American actor best known for his roles in The Chi, Manifest, Chicago Med, House of Cards, and others. The celebrated black actor's road to fame has been paved with resilience, hard work, and dedication to breaking barriers in the industry. Uncover his inspiring rise to success.
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Key takeaways
- Curtiss Cook, also known as Curtis I. Cook was born on 2 October 1968.
- He is married to Angelica Edwards with whom he has two children, Harlem and Jade Cook.
- He has three children from a previous relationship, Kimani, Curtiss Jr., and Isis Cook.
- Cook attended the UK's leading drama school, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.
- He has appeared in Broadway productions, Hollywood films and TV dramas such as The Chi, Manifest and West Side Story.
Profile summary
| Full name | Curtis I. Cook |
| Nickname | Curtiss Cook |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | 2 October 1968 |
| Age | 56 years as of 2025 |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Place of birth | Dayton, Ohio, United States |
| Current residence | New York City, New York, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Height in centimetres | 180 |
| Height in feet | 5'10" |
| Weight in kilograms | 73 |
| Weight in pounds | 160 |
| Eye colour | Brown |
| Hair colour | Black |
| Parents | Alice Rena and Clifton Cook Sr. |
| Siblings | 4 |
| Marital status | Married |
| Spouse | Angelica Edwards Patterson |
| Children | 5 |
| High school | Belmont High School |
| Education | Dayton Contemporary Dance CompanyMountview Academy of Theatre Arts |
| Profession | Actor, writer, producer |
| Net worth | $2 million |
| Social media | Facebook, Instagram, Threads |
Curtiss Cook's biography
The Hollywood actor was born on 2 October 1968 to Alice Rena 'Shang' and Clifton Cook Sr. in Dayton, Ohio, in the United States. The Chi actor is 56 years old as of 2025 and his zodiac sign is Libr Curtiss Cook is an actor who has been committed to his craft for decades. Cook started in the theater and eventually moved to London and New York City to pursue his dreams of becoming an actor, like those he admired while growing up in Dayton, Ohio. His career led him to live in London, where Curtiss became the first American to receive a full-ride scholarship to London's prestigious Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, and New York City, which exposed him to different styles. He then moved to NYC and began performing on Broadway, including roles in THE LION KING and MISS SAIGON. Since then, he has appeared in films ARBITRAGE, THE INTERPRETER, and SHUTTER ISLAND, along with roles in series such FX’s MAYANS MC, NBC’s MANIFEST, Netflix’s HOUSE OF CARDS, LUKE CAGE, and NARCOS. He starred in Steven Spielberg’s film WEST SIDE STORY. He currently stars in Showtime’s gritty, Chicago-based hit series THE CHI (in its 6th season) as the successful southside businessman turned mayor ‘Douda’ - who has been called one the most polarizing characters on television. .subscribe to newsletter