Jahbril Cook: Everything We Know About The Actor’s Life, Career, And Other Facts

Jahbril Cook did many plays right from high school but it was in 2021 that he had a career switch when he took his first feature film
The Alaskan born enjoyed many acting scholarships that saw him through some of the Ivy League schools like Colombia University
Yet, he has just launched his filming career with A Week Away which made way for other roles on Disney Spin

Jahbril Cook became the new guy ever since he premiered his film career in the 2021 Christian Film, A Week Away 2021. The actor and musician who started acting at a young age appeared alongside Bailee Madison, Kevin Quinn, and Sherri Sheperd to make his formal entry away from his earlier stage productions which he had done in the past.

While he has been around and even got formal training, his earlier works were done on stage. A Week Away is only a starting point for Jahbril who has since taken other movie roles. Here is all we found out about him.

Who Is Jahbril Cook?

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He is an actor who is well known for A Week Away. Jahbril was born on August 7 1998 to Lolita Flores Cook and her husband, Mr. Cook. He has two sisters but only revealed the name of one, Chakra Cook. Going by his looks the Alaskan who was born in the rugged terrain of Juneau, Alaska is of African descent.

Other details about his family background are not well-publicized.

Jahbril Cook Landed His First Feature Film At The Age Of 23

For one gifted and trained in acting, his switch from stage production to film came after he landed the role of George in A Week Away. The Net flix Christian film not only showed his stellar acting to a wider audience but also marked a career shift for him.

At the time he took the role in 2021, Jahbril was only 23 years old. Interestingly, he wrote a one-act musical about summer camp while he was at college and later had his breakthrough in a camp film.

Ever since he made his debut, he has taken other roles in:

Spin
Popternative
The Arroyo Show

Other Unknown Facts About Jahbril Cook

1. He Has Formal Training In Acting

He dreamt of being an actor from a young age and followed the plan by getting formal training to pursue his dream. Jahbril attended NC Governor’s School, a residential summer program for exceptional high school students in North Carolina in his formative years.

After which Cook enrolled at the Weaver Academy of Performing Visual Arts as per pursuing his dreams. He must have outperformed because he was given a full-ride scholarship to Columbia University in New York. He graduated In 2017 with a B.A. in Drama and Theater Arts.

2. The Columbia Alum Started Acting On Stage

Despite just landing his first feature film in A Week Away, Jahbril has experience acting in plays since from his teenage years. After high school, he took more roles in school plays and landed off-broadway before having a film breakthrough.

Notably, Jahbril appeared alongside actors like Taylor Alexis Bass and Garrett Gray in some of his stage plays. His prominent performance was in:

Off-Broadway

The Snowy Day and Other Stories

Early Plays

Godspell
The Drowsy Chaperone
121st Annual Varsity Show
Sunday in The Park with George
Tommy
In the Heights
Nature Whatever
The Arsonists
Bingo

3. The 26 Year old Is Also A Musician

While he debuted in a musical feature film on Net Flix that included him singing in some parts. His singing ability is not limited to the role alone. The actor is also a musician and showcases his gift on his Instagram page.

Notably, the all-around musician also writes and plays instruments ranging from Bass Guitar, Drums, Percussion, Piano, and the Ukulele. For now, his works are not well known.

4. Is Jahbril Cook A Christian?

Having taken his first role in a Christian film where he portrayed the faith, the question of his religion keeps popping up. He sang modern versions of many of the film’s Christian songs like Curtis Chapman, Amy Grant, and Michael Smith that were used in the film.

The assumption that he is a Christian has not been proven beyond his role in the movie, moreso, Jahbril has not spoken about his religious belief.

5. What We Know About Jahbril Cook’s Girlfriend

Despite being closely associated with the actress, Kat Conner Sterling who was his love interest in his debut film, he has not disclosed who is dating. While their love won in the movie, Jahbril is more invested in his career.