Curtiss Cook

Curtiss Cook was born on October 2, 1968, in Dayton, Ohio, USA. His early life included training at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London and dancing with the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company as a teenager. Cook later moved to New York, where he began his career on Broadway, appearing in prominent productions such as “The Lion King” from 2001 to 2003 and “Miss Saigon.” These early theatrical experiences provided a foundation for his subsequent work in film and television.

Cook’s filmography includes significant roles in notable productions. He appeared in the 2005 film “The Interpreter” as Ajene Xola (credited as Curtiss I’Cook) and in Martin Scorsese’s 2010 psychological thriller “Shutter Island” as Trey Washington (credited as Curtiss I’ Cook). In 2012, he took on the role of Det. Mills in “Arbitrage.” More recently, he played Abe in Steven Spielberg’s 2021 adaptation of “West Side Story” and Lionel Williams in the 2024 film “Carry-On.” His work on television has been extensive, featuring a recurring role as Terry Womack in 18 episodes of the series “House of Cards” from 2013 to 2017. He also appeared in “Manifest” as Radd Campbell for four episodes between 2018 and 2023, and in “Mayans M.C.” as Bowen for five episodes in 2018. Cook has been a prominent figure in “The Chi,” portraying Otis ‘Douda’ Perry in 48 episodes from 2018 to 2024. He has also made appearances in “Luke Cage” as ‘Pistol Pete’ Stokes, “Narcos” as Gilbert Mills, “Chicago Med” as Lieutenant Reginald Scott, and “The Bold Type” as Marcus Edison.

In addition to his acting, Cook has also contributed as a writer and director. He was a writer for one episode of the TV series “This Fool” in 2023 and served as both writer and series director for “A Black Man Acting” across 12 episodes from 2014 to 2015. His diverse career highlights a consistent presence in various creative capacities within the entertainment industry, establishing him as a versatile performer.