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of English origin. Notable people with the surname include:

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* Aaron Cook (disambiguation), multiple people * Adam Cook (disambiguation), multiple people *

A. J. Cook Andrea Joy Cook (born July 22, 1978) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her role as Supervisory Special Agent Jennifer "JJ" Jareau on the CBS crime drama ''Criminal Minds'' (2005–2020, 2022). Cook has also appeared in ''The Virgin ...

(born 1978), Canadian actress *

A. J. Cook (trade unionist) Arthur James Cook (22 November 1883 – 2 November 1931), was a British trade union leader who was General Secretary of the Miners' Federation of Great Britain from 1924 until 1931, a period that included the 1926 General Strike. Biograph ...

(1883–1931), Welsh trade unionist *

Alan Cook (disambiguation) Sir Alan Cook (1922–2004) was a British physicist. Alan or Allan Cook or Cooke may also refer to: * Allan Cook (born 1941), Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong * Alan Cook (footballer) (born 1992), Scottish footballer *Allan Cook ...

or Allan, multiple people *

Alana Cook Alana Simone Cook (born April 11, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for NWSL club OL Reign and the United States national team. Early life Born in Worcester, Massachusetts and raised in Worcester and Far Hi ...

(born 1997), American soccer player *

Alastair Cook Sir Alastair Nathan Cook (born 25 December 1984) is an English cricketer who plays for Essex County Cricket Club, and played for England in all international formats from 2006 to 2018. A former captain of the England Test and One-Day Intern ...

(born 1984), English cricketer * Albert Cook (disambiguation), multiple people * Alex Cook (disambiguation), multiple people *

Alfred M. Cook Alfred M. Cook (October 4, 1850 – January 30, 1921) was an American farmer, businessman, and politician. Born in Lloydtown, Ontario, Canada, Cook moved with parents to Calumet County, Wisconsin and went to high school in Fond du Lac, Wiscon ...

, American politician *

Ali Cook Ali Cook (also credited as Alistair Cook) is an English magician, actor and comedian originating from Yorkshire. Cook played Sgt. Paul McMellon in the feature film ''Kajaki'', which won the ''Producer of The Year Award'' at the 2015 British I ...

, English magician and actor *

Alice Cook (disambiguation) Alice Cook may refer to: * Alice Cook (figure skater) (born 1955), figure skater and sports reporter * Alice Cook (professor) (1903–1998), Cornell University in the United States * Alice Carter Cook (1868–1943), American botanist * A. Grace ...

, multiple people * Alistair Cook (disambiguation), multiple people * Allison Cook (disambiguation), multiple people *

Alyssa-Jane Cook Alyssa-Jane Cook (born 16 February 1967) is an Australian actress, singer and TV presenter currently on TVSN. Actress roles She is best known for her regular role as ''Lisa Bennett'' on the Australian television soap opera '' E Street''. Sh ...

(born 1967), Australian actress, singer and television presenter *

Amanda Cook (singer) Amanda Lindsey Cook (born Amanda Falk; May 8, 1984), also known as Falcon (since 2020) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and contemporary Christian music recording artist from Niverville, Manitoba. She received a Juno Awards, Juno Award at the J ...

(born 1984), Canadian singer *

Amy Cook Amy Cook (born January 30, 1979) is an American musician and singer-songwriter living in Austin, Texas. Biography Amy Cook began as an indie artist in Los Angeles, self-releasing records and finding success licensing her songs to television and ...

(born 1979), American musician and singer-songwriter *

Anne Cook (disambiguation) Anne or Ann Cook may refer to: * Ann Cook (cookery book writer), English cookery book writer * Ann Cook (musician) (died 1962), American blues and gospel singer *Ann Cook (soccer) Rosalie Ann Cook (born October 25, 1974) is an American soccer ...

, or Ann, multiple people *

Annelies Cook Annelies Cook (born August 1, 1984) is a former American biathlete who has been a member of the national team since 2009. Career Cook is originally from Saranac Lake, New York

(born 1984), American biathlete *

Anthony Cook (disambiguation) Anthony Cook or Cooke may refer to: * Anthony Cook (serial killer) (born 1949), an American serial killer * Anthony Cook (American football) (born 1972), former American football defensive end * Anthony Cook (basketball) (born 1967), retired Ameri ...

, multiple people *

Arthur Cook (disambiguation) Arthur Cook may refer to: *Arthur Cook (Australian politician) (1883–1945), Australian politician * Arthur Cook (cricketer) (1889–1970), South African cricketer * Arthur Cook (footballer) (1890–?), footballer for Swansea Town and West Bromwic ...

multiple people *

Austin Cook Austin Clark Cook (born March 13, 1991) is an American professional golfer. Background Cook was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, attended the University of Arkansas, and is a native of Jonesboro, Arkansas. Amateur career Cook had a decorated coll ...

(born 1991), American golfer

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Barbara Cook Barbara Cook (October 25, 1927 – August 8, 2017) was an American actress and singer who first came to prominence in the 1950s as the lead in the original Broadway musicals ''Plain and Fancy'' (1955), ''Candide'' (1956) and ''The Music Man'' (19 ...

(1927–2017), singer, actress *

Barrie Cook Barrie Cook (1929 – 13 July 2020) was a British abstract artist who lived and worked on The Lizard in Cornwall, England. His works are held in national collections including Tate, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, The Arts Council & the Govern ...

(1929–2020), English artist *

Barry Cook Barry Cook (born August 12, 1958) is an American film director who has worked in the animated film industry since the 1980s. Cook and Tony Bancroft directed ''Mulan'' (1998), for which they won the 1998 Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Cook ...

, American film director *

Beano Cook Carroll Hoff "Beano" Cook (September 1, 1931 – October 11, 2012) was an American television personality who worked for ESPN. He was a college football historian and commentator. He received his B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh in 1954. ...

(1931–2012), American sportscaster *

Bekki Cook Rebecca McDowell "Bekki" Cook (July 18, 1950) is an American politician from Missouri, United States. She served as the 36th Missouri Secretary of State from December 1994 to January 2001. Cook was raised in Jackson, Missouri, and attended publ ...

(born 1950), American politician * Benjamin Cook (disambiguation), multiple people *

Bert Cook (disambiguation) Bert Cook may refer to: * Bert Cook (basketball) (1929–1998), American basketball player * Bert Cook (footballer) (1889–after 1919), English footballer * Bert Cook (rugby), New Zealand rugby union and rugby league footballer See also * Bert Coo ...

, multiple people *

Beryl Cook Beryl Cook, OBE (10 September 192628 May 2008) was a British artist best known for her original and instantly recognisable paintings. Often comical, her works pictured people whom she encountered in everyday life, including people enjoying th ...

(1926–2008), English painter *

Betsy Cook Betsy Cook is an American-born singer, songwriter and musician. Since the late 1970s, she has worked mainly in the United Kingdom and collaborated with various British artists such as Gerry Rafferty, Ray Jackson, Lindisfarne, George Michael, ...

, American musician * Bill Cook or Billy Cook see William Cook (disambiguation) *

Blaine Cook Blaine "Zippy" Cook is the former lead singer of the early 1980s Seattle political punk band the Fartz. After they disbanded, he went on to front the thrash oriented the Accüsed. Cook currently fronts Toe Tag A toe tag is a piece of cardbo ...

, American singer *

Bobby Lee Cook Bobby Lee Cook (February 12, 1927 – February 19, 2021) was an American defense attorney from Summerville, Georgia, in Chattooga County.Curriden, Mark:Bobby Lee Cook, ABA Journal. March 2009. Accessed July 8, 2011. He had practiced law since th ...

(1925–2021), American lawyer * Bob Cook (1948–1978), Canadian ice hockey player *

Boo Cook Boo Cook (born 1972) is a British comic artist, whose work mainly features in the comic ''2000 AD (comics), 2000 AD''. Career Cook's art has appeared in the ''ABC Warriors'' and ''Judge Dredd'', as ''Asylum'' (written by Rob Williams (comics), R ...

(born 1972), British comic artist *

Brendon Cook Brendon John Cook (born 27 December 1970) is a former race driver who raced mainly in Australia, but also in Europe. Career Open wheelers Cook began racing at the age of 16 in Karts, where he won club titles, and then moved into Formula Ford i ...

(born 1979), Australian racing driver *

Brian Cook (disambiguation) Brian or Bryan Cook or Cooke may refer to: Entertainment *Brian Cooke (born 1937), British comedy writer * Brian W. Cook, British film director, assistant director, producer and actor * Bryan Cook (musician), member of the American rock band Hindu ...

, multiple people * Bruce Cook (1932–2003), American writer *

Bun Cook Frederick Joseph "Bun" Cook (September 18, 1903 – March 19, 1988) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward and coach. He was an Allan Cup champion with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in 1924 before embarking on a 13-year professional ...

, Canadian professional ice hockey forward * Byron Cook (born April 8, 1954), Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives

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Carole Cook Mildred Frances Cook (born January 14, 1924), professionally known as Carole Cook is an American actress. known for appearances on ''The Lucy Show'' and ''Here's Lucy'' Life and career She was born Mildred Frances Cook on January 14, 1924, in ...

(born 1928), American actress * Catherine Cook (disambiguation), multiple people *

Charlie Cook Charles Edward Cook Jr. (born November 20, 1953) is an American political analyst who specializes in election forecasts and political trends. Cook writes election forecasts and rankings in the publication he founded, ''The Cook Political Report'' ...

(born 1953), American political analyst * Chris Cook (disambiguation), multiple people * Christine Cook (born 1970), English field hockey player *

Clara Cook Clara Ruth Cook �Babe״(June 19, 1921 – July 23, 1996) was a pitcher who played from through in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Listed at , 130 lb., she batted and threw left-handed. A fastpitch left hander, Clara ...

(1921–1996), American baseball player *

Clay Cook Douglas "Clay" Cook (born April 20, 1978) is an American songwriter, producer, and musician who is best known as a member of the Zac Brown Band. After dropping out of college, he and classmate John Mayer formed the band Lo-Fi Masters. Cook co-wrot ...

(born 1978), songwriter, producer and musician

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Daequan Cook Daequan Cook (born April 28, 1987) is an American former professional basketball player who last played for Ironi Nes Ziona of the Israeli Premier League. He was taken 21st overall in the 2007 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers then subsequently ...

(born 1987), American player with Israeli Basketball Premier League *

Dale Cook Dale Cook (born November 24, 1958) is an American former kickboxer who competed in the middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions. With a background in karate and taekwondo, Cook debuted professionally in 1 ...

(born 1958), American kickboxer *

Dalvin Cook Dalvin James Cook (born August 10, 1995) is an American football running back for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida State, where he finished his career as the school's all-time lea ...

(born 1995), American football player * Daniel Cook (disambiguation), multiple people *

Damien Cook Damien Cook (born 23 June 1991) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NRL and Australia at international level. He previously played for the St. George Illawarra Dragons ...

(born 1991), Australian Rugby League player *

Dane Cook Dane Jeffrey Cook (born March 18, 1972) is an American stand-up comedian and film actor. He has released six comedy albums: ''Harmful If Swallowed''; ''Retaliation''; '' Vicious Circle''; '' Rough Around the Edges: Live from Madison Square Garde ...

(born 1972), American comedian * David Cook (disambiguation), multiple people *

Dean Cook Dean Cook is a British actor, best known for playing Ashley Thompson on the sitcom ''Time Gentlemen Please ''Time Gentlemen Please'' is a British sitcom primarily written by Richard Herring and Al Murray and broadcast on Sky One from 200 ...

(born 1985), British actor *

Dennis Cook Dennis Bryan Cook (born October 4, 1962) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the San Francisco Giants (–), Philadelphia Phillies (1989–, ), Los Angeles Dodgers (1990–), Clevelan ...

(born 1962), American former professional baseball pitcher * Dianne Cook (basketball) (born 1951), Australian basketball player *

Dick Cook Richard W. Cook is an American film entertainment executive, and has served on the Board of Directors of Legendary Pictures since 2011. Prior to joining Legendary Pictures, he was the Chairman of the Walt Disney Studios from 2002 to 2009. At the ...

, American Chairman of Disney Studios *

Doc Cook Charles L. Cooke (September 3, 1891 – December 25, 1958), known as Doc Cook, was an American jazz bandleader and arranger. Cook was a Doctor of Music, awarded by the Chicago Musical College in 1926. Born in Louisville, he first worked as a compo ...

(Charles L. Cooke, 1891–1958), American jazz bandleader *

Don Cook Don Kirby Cook (born May 25, 1949) is an American record producer and songwriter whose work is mainly in the field of country music. Artists who recorded Cook's material include Barbara Mandrell, John Conlee, Mark Collie, Wade Hayes and Brooks & ...

(born 1949 in San Antonio, Texas), American record producer and songwriter, mainly in the field of country music * Don Cook (organist), organ area coordinator and the university carillonneur at Brigham Young University *

Donna Cook Donna Jean Cook �Cookie״(May 24, 1928 – October 16, 2006) was a pitcher and outfielder who played from through in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Listed at , 121 lb., she batted right-handed and threw left-handed. ...

(1926–2006), All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player *

Doris Cook Doris Cook �Little Cookie״(born June 23, 1931) is a former pitcher and outfielder who played from through in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Listed at , 130 lb., she batted right-handed and threw left-handed. Doris C ...

(born 1931), All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player *

Dorothy Cook Dorothy Cook was a Canadian infielder who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during its 1946 season. She batted and threw right handed.

(?), All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player

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Edith Agnes Cook Edith Agnes Cook (1859 – 2 April 1942), was in 1876 the first female student at Adelaide University, and second principal of the Advanced School for Girls in Adelaide, South Australia. She was later, as Edith Agnes Hübbe, principal of her own ...

(1859–1942), first female student at Adelaide University, principal of the Advanced School for Girls *

Eli Cook Eli Cook (1814–1865) was Mayor of the City of Buffalo, New York Buffalo is the second-largest city in the U.S. state of New York (behind only New York City) and the seat of Erie County. It is at the eastern end of Lake Erie, at the he ...

(1814–1865), American politician *

Eli Cook (musician) Eli Hudnall Cook (born April 24, 1986) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer. He is known for an eclectic style, with a focus on blues and blues rock. His deep, rich baritone voice and guitar playing have drawn widespre ...

(born 1986), American singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer * Elizabeth Cook (disambiguation), multiple people *

Elisha Cook Jr. Elisha Vanslyck Cook Jr. (December 26, 1903 – May 18, 1995) was an American character actor famed for his work in films noir. According to Bill Georgaris of TSPDT: They Shoot Pictures, Don't They, Cook appeared in a total of 21 film ...

(1903–1995), American actor *

Everett Richard Cook Brigadier General Everett Richard Cook was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories. During World War II, Cook became Deputy Chief of Staff for the U. S. 8th Air Force, headquartered in London, under the command of General Carl ...

(1894–1974), American World War I flying ace

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Fielder Cook Fielder Cook (March 9, 1923 – June 20, 2003) was an American television and film director, producer, and writer whose 1971 television film ''The Homecoming: A Christmas Story'' spawned the series ''The Waltons''. Biography and career Born in ...

(1923–2003), American television and film director, producer and writer * Francis Cook (disambiguation), multiple people * Frank Cook (disambiguation), multiple people * Fred Cook (disambiguation), multiple people * Frederick Cook (disambiguation), multiple people

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Garry Cook Garry Peter Cook (born 10 January 1958) is a former British track and field athlete, who competed mainly in the 800 metres with a best time of 1:44.55 minutes. Athletics career He competed for Great Britain in the 1984 Summer Olympics held in L ...

(born 1958), former British athlete *

Garry Cook (CEO) Garry Cook is a British sports executive, having worked for Manchester City between 2008 and 2011 and Nike between 1996 and 2008 and the mixed martial arts organization the UFC between 2012 and 2016. Biography Cook was born in Birmingham. He mo ...

, British football executive, currently with Manchester City * George Cook (disambiguation), multiple people *

Geoff Cook Geoffrey Cook (born 9 October 1951) is a former English cricketer, who played in seven Test matches and six One Day Internationals from 1981 to 1983. Cricket writer, Colin Bateman, stated "A player held in great respect by his fellow professi ...

(born Geoffrey Cook in 1951), a former England cricketer *

Glen Cook Glen Charles Cook (born July 9, 1944) is an American writer of fantasy and science fiction, known for ''The Black Company'' and ''Garrett P.I.'' fantasy series. Biography Cook was born in New York City.Glen Cook (baseball) Glen Patrick Cook (born September 8, 1959) is an American former baseball player who played in Major League Baseball as a pitcher for one season. He pitched in nine games, starting seven of them for the Texas Rangers during the 1985 Texas Rangers ...

Greg Cook (disambiguation) Greg Cook (1946–2012) was an American football quarterback. Greg Cook may also refer to: *Greg Cook (basketball) (1958–2005), American basketball player *Greg Cook (cartoonist) (21st century), American comic book artist *Greg Cook (judge), Amer ...

, multiple people

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* Harry Cook (disambiguation), multiple people * Henry Cook (disambiguation), multiple people * Herman Cook, known as

Junior Cook Herman "Junior" Cook (July 22, 1934 – February 3, 1992) was an American hard bop tenor saxophone player. Biography Cook was born in Pensacola, Florida. After playing with Dizzy Gillespie in 1958, Cook was a member of the Horace Silver Quin ...

(1934–1992), hard bop tenor saxophone player * Hugh Cook (Canadian novelist) (born 1942), Canadian writer *

Hugh Cook (science fiction author) Hugh Cook (9 August 1956 – 8 November 2008) was a Cult following, cult author whose works blend fantasy and science fiction. He is best known for his series ''The Chronicles of an Age of Darkness''. Biography Hugh Walter Gilbert Cook was bor ...

(born 1956), cult author * Hume Cook, James Hume Cook, Australian politician

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* Ian Cook (disambiguation), multiple people *

Ira Cook Ira Cook (October 6, 1821 - March 11, 1902) was an American surveyor, mayor, banker, tax collector, city council member, investor and entrepreneur from Des Moines, Iowa. Background Cook was born October 6, 1821, in the Town of Union, Broome C ...

(1821–1902), American surveyor, mayor, banker, tax collector, city council member, investor and entrepreneur

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James Cook (disambiguation) James Cook (1728–1779) was a British explorer, navigator, and map maker. James Cook may also refer to: Musicians * Jamie Cook (born 1985), English guitarist and member of indie rock band Arctic Monkeys * James Cook, a member of the band Delphic ...

, multiple people *

Jamie Cook Jamie Robert Cook (born 8 July 1985) is an English guitarist and songwriter. He is best known as the guitarist and a founding member of the indie rock band Arctic Monkeys, with whom he has recorded seven studio albums. Arctic Monkeys Jamie Coo ...

, guitarist with British band, ''The Arctic Monkeys'' *

Jamie Cook (footballer) James Steven Cook (born 2 August 1979) is an English footballer. Career Cook started his career with his hometown club Oxford United, where he played 77 times in the Football League, scoring seven goals. He then joined Boston United in February ...

* Jane Constance Cook (Ga’axstal’as) (1870–1951), Canadian first nations leader and activist *

Jesse Cook Jesse Arnaud Cook is a Canadian guitarist. He is a Juno Award winner, '' Acoustic Guitar'' Player's Choice Award silver winner in the Flamenco Category, and a three-time winner of the Canadian Smooth Jazz award for Guitarist of the Year. He has ...

, Canadian guitarist * Jeffrey Cook (disambiguation), multiple people *

Jill Cook Jill Cook, (born 1954) is a British museum curator who is the acting Keeper of the Department of Britain, Europe and Prehistory at the British Museum. She curates the collection of European Prehistory and is a specialist in Ice Age art and the ar ...

, British curator *

Jim Cook (racing driver) James Preston Cook (October 2, 1921 – November 29, 1983) was a stock car racer who competed in the NASCAR Grand National Series and NASCAR Pacific Coast Late Model (PCLM) Series. Born in Illinois, Cook lived in Boston before relocating wes ...

, NASCAR driver *

Jim Cook Jr. Jim Cook Jr. (born August 25, 1987, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American writer, actor, and filmmaker, who served in the United States Army. In 2012, Cook ran a successful election campaign by only using social media. He graduated from W ...

, US Army soldier *

Jimmy Cook Stephen James Cook (born 31 July 1953) is a former South African association football and cricketer who played in three cricket Test matches and four One Day Internationals from 1991 to 1993. His son Stephen Cook currently plays for Gauteng an ...

, South African cricketer *

Joan Cook Joan Cook (born October 6, 1934) was a Canadian Senator for Newfoundland and Labrador. Biography Cook was born in English Harbour West, Dominion of Newfoundland. In her working life, Cook was, variously, a businesswoman who served as vice-pres ...

(born 1934), Canadian Senator for Newfoundland and Labrador *

Joan Riddell Cook Joan Riddell Cook (January 5, 1922 in Portland, Oregon – February 5, 1995"Joan R. Cook, 73, Reporter for Times". ''The New York Times'', February 6, 1995 in New York City) was an American newspaper journalist and editor, a trade union leade ...

, founding director of JAWS (Journalism and Women Symposium) *

Joel Cook Joel Cook (March 20, 1842December 15, 1910) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district from 1907 to 1910. Biography J ...

(1842–1910), American politician from Pennsylvania * John Cook (disambiguation), multiple people *

Johnny Cook (Canadian football) John Homer Cook Jr. (December 19, 1925 – September 17, 1986) was an American football quarterback who played one season with the Regina Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Chicago Cardinals in the 23rd round of the ...

, American football player *

Jonathan Cook Jonathan Cook (born 1965) is a British writer and a freelance journalist based in Nazareth, Israel, who writes about the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. He writes a regular column for '' The National'' of Abu Dhabi and Middle East Eye. Backgro ...

(born 1965), British writer and journalist based in Israel *

Jordan Cook Jordan Alan Cook (born 20 March 1990) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or a striker. He began his career with Sunderland and played three times in the Premier League during the 2010–11 season, also spending t ...

(born 1990), English footballer * Joseph Cook (disambiguation), multiple people *

Julian Cook Colonel Julian Aaron Cook (October 7, 1916 – June 19, 1990) was an officer of the United States Army who gained fame during World War II for his crossing of the Waal river during Operation Market Garden in September 1944. Biography Cook ...

(1916–2017), US Army officer *

Julian Abele Cook Jr. Julian Abele Cook Jr. (June 22, 1930 – May 16, 2017) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Education and career Born in Washington, D.C., Cook was the son and only child o ...

(1930–2017), US District Court judge *

(1934–1992), Herman Cook, hard bop tenor saxophone player *

Justin Cook Justin Cook is an American voice actor, voice director, audio engineer and line producer who works for anime-dubbing companies Funimation and Okratron 5000. He is most noted for his work on ''Yu Yu Hakusho'' and the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise. F ...

(born 1982), American voice actor

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Kathy Smallwood-Cook Kathryn Jane Cook (née Smallwood; born 3 May 1960) is a former elite athlete, specialising in sprint and sprint relays. She is one of the most successful female sprinters in British athletics history. She is three-times an Olympic bronze med ...

(born 1960), British sprint athlete *

Kenneth Cook Kenneth Bernard Cook (5 May 1929 – 18 April 1987) was an Australian journalist, television documentary maker, and novelist best known for his works ''Wake in Fright (novel), Wake in Fright'', which is still in print five decades after its first ...

(1929–1987), Australian journalist and novelist *

Kristy Lee Cook Kristy Lee Cook (born January 18, 1984) is an American country music singer and television personality. She was the seventh place finalist on the seventh season of ''American Idol''. In 2005, Cook released her first album called ''Devoted''. In ...

(born 1984), American singer

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* Lawrence Cook (disambiguation), multiple people *

Lee Cook Lee Cook (born 3 August 1982) is an English former professional footballer. Career Born in Hammersmith, London, Cook began his career at Southampton before moving on to non-League club Aylesbury United where he made 19 appearances, of which 14 ...

(born 1982), English footballer *

Lemuel Cook Lemuel Cook (September 10, 1759 – May 20, 1866) was one of the last verifiable surviving veterans of the American Revolutionary War. Early life and education Cook was born on September 10, 1759, in Litchfield County, Connecticut, to Henry Cook ...

(1759–1866), American Revolutionary War veteran *

Leonard Cook Arthur Leonard "Rusty" Cook (20 April 1913 – 10 October 1991) was an Australian boxer. Cook won Australia's first ever Empire/Commonwealth Games boxing gold medal in the 1934 British Empire Games The 1934 British Empire Games were th ...

(1912–?), Australian boxer at the 1936 Olympics *

Lester Cook Lester Cook (born April 24, 1984) is an American former professional tennis player. As a junior, he was top 5 in the country in the 18 and under division, finishing 4th place at the prestigious Kalamazoo Hard Court Nationals and 3rd in the Inte ...

(born 1984), American tennis player * Lewis H. Cook, American politician *

Louise Cook Louise Cook (born 14 May 1987) is a British rally driver. In 2012, she became the first woman to win the FIA Production Car Cup for Drivers of 2WD. In a career which has seen her struggle to obtain sufficient sponsorship to allow her to partic ...

(born 1987), British rally driver

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* Mariana Cook (born 1955), American photographer *

Marlow Cook Marlow Webster Cook (July 27, 1926 – February 4, 2016) was an American politician who served Kentucky in the United States Senate from his appointment in December 1968 to his resignation in December 1974. He was a moderate Republican. He ...

(1926–2016), Republican US Senator from Kentucky *

Marv Cook Marvin Eugene Cook (born February 24, 1966) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 1989 NFL Draft. A 6 ...

(born 1966), American football player * Matthew Cook (disambiguation), multiple people *

Merrill Cook Merrill Cook (born May 6, 1946) is a Republican Party politician and businessman who served in the United States House of Representatives from Utah. Early life and career Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, Co ...

(born 1946), Republican member of the US House of Representatives from Utah * Michael Cook (disambiguation), multiple people * Mindy Cook (born 1988), American goalball player *

Mitch Cook Mitchell Christopher Cook (born 15 October 1961) is an English retired professional footballer. He played for seven different Football League clubs during a twenty-year career, and had four separate spells at Scarborough, his hometown club. He ...

(born 1961), English football player * Moxon Cook (1857–1917), Australian sports journalist *

Murray Cook Murray James Cook, AM (born 30 June 1960) is an Australian musician, actor, and Disc jockey. Cook was one of the founding members of the children's band the Wiggles from 1991 to 2012. Cook provided guitar, vocals, and songwriting in the group ...

(born 1960), Australian musician *

Myke Cook Myke Cook is an Australian Rules football player who played for the Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Originally from the Sandringham Dragons in the under 19s TAC Cup, Cook was drafted by Adelaide at number 38 in t ...

(born 1989), Australian football player

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Natalie Cook Natalie Louise Cook (born 19 January 1975) is an Australian professional beach volleyball player and Olympic gold medallist. She became the first Australian woman to compete at five Olympic Games. Early life Cook was born in Townsville, Quee ...

(born 1975), Australian beach volleyball player *

Nathaniel Cook Nathaniel Cooke was the designer of a set of chess figures called the Staunton chess set which is now the standard set. Chess set Cooke registered his design at the United Kingdom Patent Office on 1 March 1849 under the Ornamental Designs A ...

(19th century), designer of the standard set of chess figures *

Nicholas Cook Nicholas Cook, (born 5 June 1950COOK, Prof. Nicholas (John)’, Who's Who 2012, A & C Black, 2012; online edn, Oxford University Press, Dec 2011 ; online edn, Nov 201accessed 9 April 2012/ref>) is a British musicologist and writer born in Athens ...

(born 1950), musicologist * Nick Cook (disambiguation), multiple people *

Nicky Cook Nicky Cook (born 13 September 1979), sometimes known by his ring name Cookie, is a British retired professional boxer who competed from 1998–2011. He held the WBO super featherweight title from 2008 to 2009. He challenged once for the WBO ...

, English boxer *

Norm Cook Norman Cook (March 21, 1955 – December 22, 2008Justin Tierney.Lincoln High legend Norman Cook dies. ''State Journal-Register''. December 23, 2008.) was an American basketball player. A 6'8" forward from Lincoln Community High School in Linco ...

, American basketball player *

Norman Cook Norman Quentin Cook (born Quentin Leo Cook, 31 July 1963), also known by his stage name Fatboy Slim, is an English musician, DJ, and record producer who helped to popularise the big beat genre in the 1990s. In the 1980s, Cook was the bassist f ...

(born 1963), British musician (aka Fatboy Slim)

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Octavia Cook Octavia Cook (born 1978) is a New Zealand jeweller. Education Cook graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor of Design in jewellery from Unitec Auckland where among other tutors she studied with Pauline Bern. Work Cook's work examines the concept of ide ...

(born 1978), New Zealand jeweller *

Olive Cook Olive Muriel Cook (20 February 1912 – 2 May 2002), was an English writer and artist who published county guides, as well as writing various books accompanied by the work of her husband, the photographer Edwin Smith. Early life Olive Muriel C ...

(1912–2002), British writer and artist *

Oliver Cook Oliver Robert George Cook (born 5 June 1990) is a British international Rowing (sport), rower. He is a world champion and an Olympian. Profile Whilst in education at Abingdon School he gained colours for the Abingdon School Boat Club eights. In ...

(born 1990), British rower *

Omar Cook Omar-Sharif Cook ( sr, Omar-Šarif Kuk / Омар-Шариф Кук; born January 28, 1982) is an American-Montenegrin professional basketball coach and former player who is an assistant coach for the Cleveland Charge of the NBA G League. He rep ...

(born 1982), American-born, naturalized Montenegrin professional basketball player * Omar Cook (American football) (born 1992), American football defensive back *

Orator F. Cook Orator Fuller Cook Jr. (May 28, 1867 – April 23, 1949) was an American botanist, entomologist, and agronomist, known for his work on cotton and rubber cultivation and for coining the term "speciation" to describe the process by which new species ...

(1867–1949), American botanist, entomologist, and agronomist * Orchard Cook (1763–1819), U.S. Representative from Massachusetts * Orval R. Cook (1898–1980), United States Air Force four-star general * Óscar Alvarado Cook (born 1944), Mexican politician from the Institutional Revolutionary Party * Oscar Cook (1888–1952), British author of novels, non-fiction works and short stories with a supernatural theme * Otis Cook (1900–1980), American painter born in New Bedford, Massachusetts

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Pam Cook Pam Cook (born 6 January 1943) is Professor Emerita in Film at the University of Southampton. She was educated at Sir William Perkins's School, Chertsey, Surrey and Birmingham University, where she was taught by Stuart Hall, Richard Hoggart, M ...

(born 1943), English film theorist *

Pamela Cook Leslie Pamela Cook-Ioannidis (born 1945) is an American mathematician, the Unidel Professor of Mathematical Sciences and Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Delaware. She was the president of the Society for Industrial and Ap ...

, American mathematician *

Paul Cook (disambiguation) Paul Cook (born 1956) is the former drummer for the Sex Pistols. Paul Cook may also refer to: * Paul Cook (author), science fiction author * Paul Cook (baseball) (1863–1905), baseball player * Paul Cook (footballer) (born 1967), English footbal ...

multiple people *

Paul Cook Paul Thomas Cook (born 20 July 1956) is an English drummer and member of the punk rock band the Sex Pistols. He was also called "Cookie" by his friends on the punk music scene. Early life and career Cook was raised in Hammersmith and atte ...

(born 1956) drummer in English Punk band The Sex Pistols *

Paula Cook Paula Cook (born 2 November 1969) is a British auto racing driver. She is best known as an independent driver in the British Touring Car Championship competing for the family-run DC Cook Motorsports. She ran the family-owned DC Cook Direct deale ...

(born 1969 in Rotherham), British auto racing driver *

Penny Cook Penelope Cook (13 July 1957 – 26 December 2018) was an Australian actress, stage director, TV presenter and writer. She played roles in the soap opera ''A Country Practice'', as Vicki Dean Bowen from 1981 to 1985, '' E Street'' as lead anchor-c ...

(born 1957), Australian actress * Perry R. Cook (born 1955), computer music researcher and professor at Princeton * Peter Cook (disambiguation), multiple people

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* Quentin L. Cook (born 1940), American lawyer, business executive, and religious leader in the LDS Church *

Quinn Cook Quinn Alexander Cook (born March 23, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for the Zhejiang Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils and was one of the top rated baske ...

(born 1993), American basketball player

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* R. James Cook (born 1937), American phytopathologist *

Rachael Leigh Cook Rachael Leigh Cook (born October 4, 1979) is an American actress and model. She has starred in the films ''The Baby-Sitters Club'' (1995), ''She's All That'' (1999), and ''Josie and the Pussycats'' (2001), and in the television series '' Into th ...

(born 1979), actress *

Ralph Cook Ralph Delano Cook (born April 29, 1944) was a justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama from 1993 to 2001. Governor Jim Folsom appointed Cook to finish the term of Oscar Adams upon Adams' retirement. Early life, education, and career Raised in Jef ...

(born 1944), Associate Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court *

Randall William Cook Randall William Cook (born 1951) is an American special effects artist most known for ''The Lord of the Rings'' trilogy. He worked on ''Ghostbusters'', as designer, sculptor and animator of the 'Terror Dogs'; '' The Gate'', as visual effects desi ...

(born 1951), American visual effects artist * Richard Cook (disambiguation) multiple people * Rick Cook (born 1944), American author *

Rick Cook (architect) Rick (Richard) Cook (born 1960) is a New York City architect best known for designing the Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park, a skyscraper that is the first commercial high rise to receive the United States Green Building Council's Leaders ...

(born 1960), New York City architect * Robin Cook (disambiguation), multiple people *

Roderick Cook Roderick Cook (9 February 1932 – 17 August 1990) was an English playwright, writer, theatre director and actor of stage, television and film. Cook is known for creating, directing and starring in the musical review '' Oh, Coward!'' and portray ...

(1932–1990), English playwright, writer, director, and actor *

Rodney Mims Cook Jr. The National Monuments Foundation is a non-profit organization that builds monuments, including the World Athletes Monument and the Millennium Gate.Rodney Mims Cook Sr. (1924–2013), American politician and activist * Roger Cook (disambiguation), multiple people *

Ron Cook Ronald G. Cook (born 1948) is an English actor. He has been active in film, television and theatre since the 1970s. Early and personal life Cook was born in 1948 in South Shields, County Durham, England, the son of a school cook and a car wo ...

(born 1948), English actor * Ryan Cook (disambiguation), multiple people

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* Samuel Cook (disambiguation), multiple people *

Scott Cook Scott David Cook (born 1952) is an American billionaire businessman who co-founded Intuit. Cook is also a director of eBay and Procter & Gamble. Early life Cook holds a bachelor's degree in economics and mathematics from the University of So ...

(born 1952), American entrepreneur * Sharon Anne Cook (born 1947), Canadian historian *

Sherburne F. Cook Sherburne Friend Cook (1896-1974) was an American physiologist, who served as professor and chairman of the department of physiology at the University of California, Berkeley. He was notable as a pioneer in population studies of the native peopl ...

(1896–1974), physiologist and pioneer in population studies * Stephen Cook (disambiguation) * Steve Cook (disambiguation), multiple people *

Stu Cook Stuart Alden Cook (born April 25, 1945) is an American bass guitarist, best known for his work in the rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR), for which he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Career Cook, along with Doug Cliff ...

(born 1945), bassist with U.S rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival

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Ted Cook (footballer) Ted Cook (1901–1957) was an association football player who represented New Zealand, playing in New Zealand's first ever official international. Cook made his full All Whites debut in New Zealand's inaugural A-international fixture and had th ...

(1901–1957), New Zealand footballer *

Ted Cook (American football) Theodore Walter Cook, Sr. (February 6, 1922 – October 16, 2006) was a player in the National Football League. He played one season with the Detroit Lions and three with the Green Bay Packers. References

1922 births 2006 deaths Players ...

(1922–2006), American football player * Terry Cook (disambiguation), multiple people *

Theodore Andrea Cook Sir Theodore Andrea Cook (28 March 1867 – 16 September 1928) was a British art critic and writer. Sporting activities Theodore Cook spent his early years in Wantage after his father, Henry Cook, became the headmaster of King Alfred's Scho ...

(1867–1928), British writer and art critic *

Thomas Cook Thomas Cook (22 November 1808 – 18 July 1892) was an English businessman. He is best known for founding the travel agency Thomas Cook & Son. He was also one of the initial developers of the "package tour" including travel, accommodation ...

(1808–1892), entrepreneur *

T. S. Cook Thomas Steven "T. S." Cook (August 25, 1947 – January 5, 2013) was an American screenwriter and producer, who wrote ''The China Syndrome'' (1979) with Mike Gray and James Bridges, which garnered him Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nomina ...

(1947–2013), American screenwriter and producer * Timothy D. Cook (born 1960), CEO of Apple, Inc. *

Tommy Cook (actor) Tommy Cook (born July 5, 1930) is an American producer, screenwriter and actor. He came up with the story for the 1977 American disaster-suspense film'' Rollercoaster'', starring George Segal. Cook also voiced Augie Anderson and Biff on Hanna-Ba ...

(born 1930), American producer, screenwriter, and actor *

Troy Cook Troy Cook (born 12 August 1976) is an Australian rules footballer. Cook played for the Perth Football Club in the West Australian Football League as well as the Fremantle Football Club in the Australian Football League. Early career Cook grew ...

(born 1976), Australian footballer * Tyler Cook (born 1997), American basketball player

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Vernon Cook Vernon Floyd Cook (July 10, 1927 – November 23, 1987) is a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives. and former faculty member of the University of Akron Political Science Department. Cook was the first Director of the Ray C. Bliss ...

(born 1927), former member of the Ohio House of Representatives *

Victor Cook Victor A. Cook (born c. 1960/1961) is an American television producer and director best known for his work on the animated series ''The Spectacular Spider-Man'' (2008–2009), ''Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated'' (2010–2013) and ''Stretch Arms ...

(born c. 1960/1961), American television director, writer, and producer * Victoria Cook (1933–2019), former World Champion archer who represented the United States * Virgil Young Cook (1848–1922), American Confederate veteran and planter * Vivian Cook (linguist) (born 1940), Emeritus Professor of Applied Linguistics at Newcastle University, UK * Vivian E. Cook (born 1937), represents District 32 in the New York State Assembly

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Walter William Spencer Cook Walter William Spencer Cook, also known as Walter W. S. Cook in citation (7 April 1888 – 20 September 1962) was an American art historian and professor. He specialized in Spanish Medieval art history. He was an emeritus professor from New York ...

(1888–1962), American art historian and professor, he specialized in Spanish Medieval art history. *

Wesley Cook Mumia Abu-Jamal (born Wesley Cook; April 24, 1954) is an American political activist and journalist who was convicted of murder and sentenced to death in 1982 for the 1981 murder of Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner. While on death r ...

(born 1954), later known as Mumia Abu-Jamal, American convicted of the 1981 murder of a Philadelphia police officer *

Will Marion Cook William Mercer Cook (January 27, 1869 – July 19, 1944), better known as Will Marion Cook, was an American composer, violinist, and choral director.Riis, Thomas (2007–2011)Cook, Will Marion ''Grove Music Online.'' Oxford Music Online. Retrieved ...

(1869–1944), American composer and violinist * William Cook (disambiguation), multiple people *

Willie Cook Willie Cook (November 11, 1923 – September 22, 2000) was an American jazz trumpeter. Cook was born in Tangipahoa, Louisiana, on November 11, 1923.Hogan, E"Willie Cook" AllMusic. Retrieved July 13, 2017. He grew up in Chicago and learned to pl ...

(1923–2000), American jazz trumpeter *

Whitfield Cook George Whitfield Cook III (April 9, 1909 – November 12, 2003) was an American writer of screenplays, stage plays, short stories and novels, best known for his contributions to two Alfred Hitchcock films, ''Stage Fright'' and '' Strangers on ...

(1909–2003), American writer * W. T. Cook (1884–1970), American college sports coach

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Yassar Cook Yassar Cook (born 8 April 1993) is a South African cricketer. He was included in the Gauteng cricket team squad for the 2015 Africa T20 Cup. In September 2018, he was named in North West's squad for the 2018 Africa T20 Cup. In April 2021, he was ...

(born 1993), South African first class cricketer * Yvette Cook, known as "Lady E", member of Newcleus, American electro and old school hip hop group

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* Zachary Cook (fl. 2000s–2010s), American politician, Republican member of the New Mexico House of Representatives *

Zadock Cook Zadock Cook (February 18, 1769 – August 3, 1863) was a United States representative from Georgia. Biography He was born in Virginia and moved to Hancock County, Georgia in early life. He was one of the first white settlers in Clarke County, ...

(1769–1863), United States Representative from Georgia

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