A. J. Cook – Height, Weight, Age, Movies & Family

May 22, 2023 by Poornima Joshi

A.J Cook is a Canadian actress born on 22nd July 1978 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Her parents are Micheal Cook and Sandra Cook. Her real name is Andrea Joy Cook, but she is popular with her on-screen name, A. J. Cook. She has three siblings, Nathan, Paul, and Angela.

Born and brought up in Whitby, Ontario, A J Cook has been interested in dancing and acting since childhood. She enrolled in the Anderson Collegiate Vocational Institute to learn dance, which helped her mold into a beautiful dancer. After working as a dancer and giving performance on stages, her interest in acting started growing. Soon she left dance to pursue her dream of becoming an actress.

A J Cook has performed in several films and television shows, making her one of the highly proclaimed Canadian actresses. After working in ‘Criminal Minds,’ she gained worldwide popularity along with many accolades.

A. J. Cook – Height, Weight, Age, Movies & Family – Biography

A J Cook Childhood Accomplishments

A.J Cook was declared blind when she was eight years old due to severe astigmatism, a common and generally treatable imperfection in the eye’s curvature that causes blurred distance and near vision. However, by wearing contact lenses and eyeglasses, she overcame this difficulty. Later, she also underwent eye surgery.

Due to her interest in dancing, A J Cook enrolled in a dance class and learned jazz, tap, and ballet. With her perfection in dancing by the age of 16, Cook decided to open a dance studio a16nd teach dancing, but later her interest moved towards acting, and she decided to try her luck in it. In the mid-90s, she started her on-screen profession with a McDonald’s commercial.

A J Cook Awards and Achievements

She was nominated for a Prism Award for her performance in the TV movie ‘Bring Ashley Home.’

Ranked at 88th position on the Maxim Hot 100 2014 list.

Best Known for

American police procedural crime drama, ‘Criminal Minds.’

An American supernatural drama series, ‘Tru Calling.’

Horror film ‘Wer’ in 2014.

The role of Supervisory Special Agent in ‘Criminal Minds’ gave A J Cook the ever-desired recognition in the industry and made her one of the most popular television actresses. The show aired on television from 2003 to 2017, and Cook was in all the episodes.

Her debut on the television was with the TV series ‘Goosebumps’ and on the big screen with the film ‘The Virgin Suicides.’ Some other remarkable works of Cook can be seen in the American Canadian drama series ‘Higher Ground’ and films like ‘Least Among Saints and ‘Final Destination 2.’

A. J. Cook Body Measurements

Height	5 ft 5 in / 166 cm
Weight	119 lb / 54 kg
Breast Size	33 in / 86 cm
Bra Size	38 B (US) / 85 B (EU)
Cup Size	B (US)
Body Measurements	33-23-33 inches or 86-59-84 cm
Chest Size	33 in / 86 cm
Waist Size	23 in / 59 cm
Hips Size	33 in / 84 cm
Shoe Size	8 (US) or 38.5 (EU) or 5.5 (UK)
Dress Size	0-2 (US) or 30-32 (EU)
Eyes Color	Blue
Hair Color	Blonde
Natural Breasts or Implants	Natural

Interesting Facts about A. J. Cook

Cook posted a beautiful picture with her two sons, Mikhail and Phoenix Sky.
Cook shared a post on her son Mekhai’s 13th birthday.
Cook and Nathan celebrated their 20th anniversary.
Cook is the founder of Innocent Lives Foundation, a Nonprofit organization.
Cooks shared a proud moment picture when her son won a trophy in volleyball.
Cooks shared a picture with Harry Bring, the crew from ‘Criminal Minds.’
Cook is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

A. J. Cook Most Favorite Things

Food Indulgences	Vinegar and salt kettle chips
Running Outfit	Leggings with a shirt over a sports bra
NFL Team	New York Jets
Proactiv Product	Proactiv+ Pore Targeting Treatment
Fragrance	Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue
Fashion Designers	Balmain, Azzedine Alaia, Barbara Bui
Clothing Item	Leather Jackets

A. J. Cook Pre-relationships

A. J. Cook dated Nathan Anderson, got engaged, and finally married him in 2001. There were no other men whom she ever dated or rumored with.

Family and Personal Life of A. J. Cook

A J Cook lives with her husband, Nathan Anderson, whom she married in December 2001. The couple was blessed with two sons, Mekhai, born in 2008, and Phoenix Sky, born in 2015. The family lives in Los Angeles, California.

A. J. Cook Personal Info

Full Name	Andrea Joy Cook
Nickname	A. J. Cook, Dre
Occupation	Actress
Religion	Not Known
Date of Birth	22 July 1978 (age 43 years)
Birthplace	Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Zodiac Sign	Cancer
Father Name	Michael Cook
Mother Name	Sandra Cook
Sibling Names	Nathan Cook (Brother), Paul Cook (Brother), Angela Cook (Sister)
Spouse	Nathan Andersen (m. 2001)
Children	Mekhai Allan Andersen, Phoenix Sky Andersen

What is A. J. Cook’s net worth?

The estimated net worth of A J Cook is $5 million.

What are her sources of income?

After working in several television series and films, A J Cook managed to accumulate a large fortune. She is also a trained dancer and choreographer.

How much is A. J. Cook educated?

A.J Cook attended the Anderson Collegiate Vocational Institute. During childhood, Cook was declared blind due to severe astigmatism that created difficulty in studies.

What are the makeup tips by A. J. Cook?

A. J. Cook’s beauty mantra is keeping everything minimalist. She believes that beauty comes from within. She told in an interview,’ I think that when I feel good, I look good, and that confidence really shines through.’

Talking about her makeup routine, she ensures making the base is right. Perfectly blending the make with her fingertips makes her skin look totally natural and flawless. She is a big fan of eye makeup and loves putting a highlighter on the inner corner of the eyes to make them pop. She also lines the inside of the upper and lower lash for a perfect look.

Does A.J. Cook own any brand?

A J Cook is the founder of Innocent Lives Foundation, a Nonprofit organization that identifies anonymous child predators to help bring them to justice.