Andrea Joy Cook

A.J. Cook is an Canadian actress who is best recognized for her performances in feature films The Virgin Suicides (1999) as well as Final Destination 2 (2003) and also for her performance in the character Jennifer "JJ" Jareau in the drama television show Criminal Minds. Cook's television credits include Dead Like Me and Tru Calling. Other shows on television include Goosebumps, Elvis Meets Nixon, In His Father's Shoes Laserhawk Island Heat, PSI Factor, Goosebumps, Higher Ground, Bluemoon, PSI Factor, Goosebumps, PSI Factor, Goosebumps, PSI Factor, Goosebumps, PSI Factor. She has appeared in the major films Blood Suckers, Final Destination II, The House Next Door, Out Cold, Ripper, The Virgin Suicides, Kisses and The Tinker. Cook was born in Whitby by her father Mike who works as a teacher at school and mother Sandra who works as a psychiatrist. Cook was raised by the rest of her siblings: Angela Nathan as well as Paul. She was raised as a Mormon or a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and only does roles that are not in conflict with her beliefs and doctrines of The Mormon Church. At a young age, she took up tap dancing, ballet as well as jazz classes. Her participation in various dance competitions but it wasn't until she turned 17 that she made the decision to pursue acting. Dirty Dancing with Patrick Swayze inspired her to be an actor. In August of 2001, Cook got married to her long-time partner Nathan Andersen, whom she was introduced to during a film course at Utah Valley University. They have their son Mekhai Allan Andersen, born on September 13, 2008. She is a resident of Los Angeles