Alexander Cook, an American actor, was born in Charleston, West Virginia, and spent his formative years in Baltimore, Maryland. His professional acting career commenced in 1975 at Baltimore's esteemed Center Stage. Prior to his transition to the stage, Cook pursued a degree in acting at the prestigious Carnegie-Mellon University School of Drama, graduating in 1980.
As a repertory stage actor, Cook had the opportunity to work with numerous companies over the course of nine years, including Pittsburgh's City Theatre, Pittsburgh Public Theatre, Metropolitan Stage Company, and Three Rivers Shakespeare Festival. His theatrical resume also includes a stint with the Riverside Shakespeare Company in New York, where he originated the role of Schumann in the off-Broadway production of "Carnavale."
Throughout his career, Cook has had the privilege of playing significant roles in nearly half of Shakespeare's canon, including Cassius in "Caesar," Angelo in "Measure for Measure," Malvolio in "Twelfth Night," Oberon in "A Midsummer Night's Dream," and Caliban in "The Tempest."
In 1988, Cook left the theater to pursue a calling in the seminary, serving as a pastor in predominantly urban congregations for over two decades. However, in June 2011, he returned to his acting roots, transitioning primarily to film work. His extensive filmography includes appearances in numerous independent and major studio productions.
Alexander Cook is married to Elizabeth and is the proud father of a son, Ian.
