Jason Cook has enjoyed a steady stream of work since saying goodbye to “Days of Our Lives” as Shawn Brady. In 2008, he joined the cast of “General Hospital” as neurosurgeon Matt Hunter, appearing in more than 300 episodes before exiting in 2012. During his time on the soap, Cook also appeared in movies like “Turbulent Skies” as John Wilson and “Son Of An Afghan Farmer” as Ken. He also made a guest appearance on the FOX dating game show “The Choice” and hosted the Miss World pageant in both 2011 and 2012. In addition, he and his “Days of Our Lives” co-star Arianne Zucker (Nicole Walker) teamed up to produce and direct the documentary “LifeCHANGE” in 2011, featuring six young adults who are given the opportunity to travel across different countries, meet new people, and give back to those in need.
In 2014, Cook also produced and directed the mockumentary film “State of Bacon,” inspired by the annual Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival held in Des Moines, Iowa. He then appeared in the horror thriller film “Dark Awakening” as James Thomas and on the hit FX series “American Crime Story” as Matt Lauer. His other acting credits include roles in “Girlfriend Killer,” “A Christmas Cruise,” “Abduction Runs in the Family,” and “Stolen In Her Sleep.”
