Shannon Xiao Lóng Kook-Chun (born 9 February 1987) is a South African actor. He is known for his roles as Zane Park on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation (2010–11), Jordan Green on The 100 (2018–20), and Tony Swan on Reacher (2023–present), as well as his role as Drew Thomas in the horror franchise The Conjuring Universe (2013–25).
Early life Kook was born in Johannesburg, South Africa to a Mauritian father of Chinese descent and a South African mother of Cape Coloured descent. He then moved to Montreal in order to attend the National Theatre School of Canada.
Career Kook's first on screen role was in the Canadian television series Being Erica in 2009. He gained widespread popularity for his role as Zane Park on Degrassi: The Next Generation in 2010.
In 2014, Kook, Alexandre Landry, Sophie Desmarais, and Julia Sarah Stone, were chosen for the Toronto International Film Festival's Rising Stars initiative, an annual distinction that spotlights four up and coming Canadian actors to talent developers and filmmakers at the festival.
Between 2015 and 2016, Kook starred in the popular web series Carmilla. In 2017, he was featured in the web series Running With Violet. That same year, he appeared in the Shadowhunters series as Duncan.
In January 2018, it was announced that Kook has been cast as a mysterious new guest star, Lucas, on the fifth season of The CW's The 100. This was revealed to be a red herring by series showrunner Jason Rothenberg. Kook's role was later revealed as Jordan Jasper Green, the son of Monty Green and Harper McIntyre. Kook had originally auditioned for the role of Finn Collins and Monty Green. Kook returned as a series regular in season six and seven.
In 2023, Kook was cast as Tony Swan in season two of Amazon Prime's action crime series Reacher.
Personal life Kook resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2010 Verona Xan 2012 Requiem for Romance Yun (voice) Hunting Season Jason 2013 The Conjuring Drew Thomas Empire of Dirt Angel Hunting Season Jason 2014 The Dependables Vic Skinner Dirty Singles Ian 2015 Dark Places Young Trey Teepano A Christmas Horror Story Dylan 2016 The Conjuring 2 Drew Thomas 2017 Man EaterSpencer Sorry for Your Loss Tyler Short film 2019 Goliath Dylan Also producer 2021 The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It Drew Thomas 2023 King of Killers Ren Hiro 2025 The Conjuring: Last Rites Drew Thomas
Television Year Title Role Notes 2009 Being Erica Kendrick Kwan Episode: "Cultural Revolution" The Border Yuan Doa Episode: "Kiss and Cry" Cra$h & Burn Benny Episode: "The Boss is Coming" 2010 Durham County David Cho 5 episodes Aaron Stone Grudge 2 episodes 2010–11 Degrassi: The Next Generation Zane Park Main role Baxter Deven Phillips 10 episodes 2011 Rookie Blue Pete Sun Episode: "God's Good Grace" 2012 XIII: The Series Victor Gong 2 episodes 2013 Holidaze Karl Johnson Television film 2015–16 Carmilla Theo Straka 6 episodes 2016 Private Eyes Jay Lee Episode: "Karaoke Confidential" 19-2 Khoa Episode: "Bitch" Beauty and the Beast Jamal Episode: "Something's Gotta Give" 2017 Incorporated Commander Tobias 2 episodes Thornwood Heights Jamie Chen Episode: "Deadly Secrets by the Lake" Running With Violet Stewart 5 episodes Shadowhunters Duncan 3 episodes 2018–20 The 100 Jordan Green (guest season 5; main cast season 6–7) 19 episodes 2019 Impulse Wesley Kido 2 episodes 2020 Woke Ziggy 2 episodesRising SunsJr Officer Chen3 episodes 2021 Nancy Drew Grant 5 episodes The Mysterious Benedict Society Mr. Oshiro 3 episodes 2022 A Big Fat Family Christmas Henry Television film 2023–2024 Reacher Tony Swan
Awards and nominations AwardYearCategoryNominated workResultNotesRef.Canada Shorts Film Festival2018Merit AwardSorry for Your LossForest City Film Festival2019Best Feature FilmGoliathShared with Luke Villemaire, Nathan Dharamshi, and Madelyn PilonToronto International Film and Video Awards2014TIFF Rising Stars
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