Jason Cook

Among the attendees for Jason's first screening of his debut directorial film Social Security Guard were former Days Of Our Lives stars, Kristian Alfonso (Hope), Peter Reckell (Bo), Farah Fath (Mimi), Kyle Brandt (Philip), James Reynolds (Abe), John Aniston (Victor) and Darin Brooks (Max).

Jason has formed a production company with three others called 'Spirit Films'. Their first priority is filming a script written by Jason called School Spirit.

Jason made his directorial debut in the short film Social Security Guard, starring former DOOL cast-mate John Ingle (Mickey). The film focuses on an elderly gentleman not quite ready to retire, and is based on the heroic real-life adventures of Jason's grandparents.

Jason narrowly missed out being the face of the I Can't Believe It's Not Butter ad campaign. General Hospital's Greg Vaughan got the part instead.

In July 2006 it was announced that Jason had decided to leave Days of our Lives at the end of the year. The role of Shawn will be recast, with Brandon Beemer taking on the role.

First job was playing the piano for weddings and receptions.

Played Dimitrius in the Civic Arts Shakespeare Summer Festival production of A Midsummer's Night Dream.

Resides in Westlake, CA.

Parents' names are Bill and Joanne Cook.

Was a contestant on an episode of The Weakest Link where the cast played for their favorite charity.

Has brown eyes and brown hair.

Has been featured in the Men of Days Calendar since his debut on Days of our Lives.

Recently, he was arrested for public intoxication and drug possession in Iowa. Update: Later, the County Attorney dropped all charges due to a clerical error - the police forgot to notarize the ticket filled against him, thus making it invalid.

Enjoys rock climbing and one of his climbing trips was featured on SoapCenter.

Played for the celebrity basketball team, Hollywood Knights.

Has participated in the Days/Passions charity baseball game.

Appeared on Wheel of Fortune during Soap City Celebrity Week.

Jason knew at a young age that he wanted to sing. He was putting on shows for his family when he was just two years old.

Is interested in debate and first at the California Community College Forensics Association Speach Competition.

Favorite authors are Michael Crichton and Ken Follet.

In 2001, Jason was awarded the Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Younger Lead Actor.

Is a member of an improv comedy sketch troupe that he formed with friends.

Enjoys reading and working on his screenplay.

Has three siblings, Michael, Janean, and Michelle.