A.J. Cook

Description:

Canadian born actress/director, AJ is best known for her role as "Special Agent Jennifer 'JJ' Jareau" in the CBS long running series CRIMINAL MINDS. She can currently be seen reprising her role on CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION for Paramount+, which will be going into a second season later this year. AJ has also directed an episode of CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION this season and did so in season 14 of CRIMINAL MINDS, as well. AJ's film credits include THE VIRGIN SUICIDES, OUT COLD, BACK FORK and FINAL DESTINATION 2.

After 15 years playing Special Agent Jennifer "JJ" Jareau on CBS' Criminal Minds, AJ Cook turned her eye toward directing and successfully directed an episode of the series in Season 14. Most recently, she directed episode 1608 for CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION, now on Paramount+.

Overview

Birthday July 22, 1978
Born In Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Alternative names AJ Cook
Height 170 cm
Spouse/Ex- Nathan Andersen August 3, 2001 - present (2 children)
Parents Michael Cook
Children Mekhai Andersen
Relatives Nathan Cook (Sibling)

Did you know

Trivia At a young age she suffered from extreme astigmatism (which caused her to have been declared "legally blind"). She ultimately obtained an eye-implant called "Visian ICL", which drastically improved her vision.
Quotes I am just your everyday, average girl. I live by the beach. I wear flip flops. I don't wear make-up. I go to the gym. My husband and I are just really laid-back people.
Nickname Dre
Salaries $100,000 per episode (2013-2014)

Scores

Criminal Minds
• 42m
8.1
The Virgin Suicides
• 1h 37m
7.2
Final Destination 2 - Deleted Scenes
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6.4
Out Cold
• 1h 29m
6.2
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