Joe Cook, a film enthusiast from Germany, had always been fascinated by the idea of working alongside or meeting legendary stars like Clint Eastwood, Sean Connery, and Humphrey Bogart. His dream came true in 1989 when he met Jean-Claude Van Damme during his visit to Germany. The two instantly became friends, and Joe was thrilled when Jean-Claude told him to look him up if he ever came to Los Angeles.
Three years later, Joe made his way to Los Angeles, where he spent almost five years pursuing his passion for acting. During this time, he took classes alongside Denise Richards, a Bond girl, and even bounced at high-end clubs, rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous. This experience allowed him to make valuable connections within the film industry.
Joe's big break came when he worked on Wolfgang Petersen's film "In the Line of Fire," although his role was eventually cut from the final version. However, he still managed to meet numerous influential people in the industry.
Over the years, Joe has appeared in a range of films, including "Legion of the Dead," "Finding Interest," "Digital Man," "Executive Decision" alongside Steven Seagal and Kurt Russell, "Half Past Dead," and "Beyond the Limits." In 2016, he made an appearance on Germany's popular action TV show "Alarm Cobra 11."