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BIO

Select U.K. theatre credits: Girl From the North Country at the Old Vic; The Children, The Recruiting Officer, Our Country's Good at The Royal Court; Faith Healer, Trelawny of the "Wells", Richard II, King Lear (and BAM), Glengarry Glen Ross, Juno and the Paycock (Olivier Award nomination) at the Donmar; The Seafarer, Howard Katz, Black Snow at the National Theatre; The Homecoming, Henry V (Olivier award nomination), Hamlet (and Broadway), Twelfth Night, Art in the West End. Select television credits: "The City and the City," "Mr Selfridge," "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," "Little Dorrit," "The Diary of Anne Frank," "Dr. Who." Select film credits: Hot Fuzz, Confetti, The Merchant of Venice, Thunderbirds, 24 Hour Party People, Charlotte Gray, Chocolat, Topsy-Turvy, Secrets and Lies.

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STAGE CREDITS

[TV]
MASTERPIECE on PBS Drama, 2019
Hair and Teeth Dealer

[West End]
London Tenth Anniversary Celebration, 2018
Performer

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club's Original Broadway Production, 2017
Performer

[West End]
West End Revival Production, 2015
Performer

[West End]
Donmar Warehouse Production, 2011
Duke of York

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2009
Polonius

First Gravedigger


Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Ron CookHenry V

Olivier Awards - 2000 - Best Supporting Actor

Ron CookJuno And The Paycock

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THE SYNANON FIX Docu-Series Sets April Debut on HBO

Explore the intriguing world of THE SYNANON FIX. Get an in-depth look at the controversial Synanon organization and its impact. Told through first person accounts of former members, THE SYNANON FIX explores the rise and fall of the controversial treatment center Synanon, which grew from a groundbreaking drug rehabilitation program.
Full Cast Revealed For The National Theatre's THE CRUCIBLE

The National Theatre announced full casting for the highly anticipated West End transfer of director Lyndsey Turner's acclaimed production of The Crucible.  With set designed by Es Devlin, this contemporary new staging of Arthur Miller's gripping parable of power and its abuse will play at the Gielgud Theatre from 7 June until 2 September, with a press night on 15 June 2023. 
Review: GRENFELL: SYSTEM FAILURE SCENES FROM THE INQUIRY, Playground Theatre

Following up Value Engineering, Richard Norton-Taylor and Nicolas Kent once more let the evidence speak for itself in a piece of verbatim theatre that still manages to shock us
Photos: First Look at Ron Cook, Derek Elroy, Sally Giles & More in GRENFELL: SYSTEM FAILURE

Check out photos for Grenfell: System Failure, which will tour to three West London venues: The Playground Theatre (18 February – 25 February), The Tabernacle (27 February – 12 March) and Marylebone Theatre (14 March – 26 March).
Cast Announced For GRENFELL: SYSTEM FAILURE

Grenfell: System Failure asks further vital questions raised at the Grenfell Tower Inquiry since the critically acclaimed 2021 play Grenfell: Value Engineering, which was in The Telegraph's 100 best cultural events of 2021, and the Observer's top 10 productions of 2021.
BWW Review: VALUE ENGINEERING SCENES FROM THE GRENFELL INQUIRY, The Tabernacle

Richard Norton-Taylor and Nicholas Kent have fashioned a play from statements at the Grenfell Inquiry that leads a horrified audience to specific and more general conclusions and the siren call that 'this must never happen again'.
Casting Announced For GRENFELL: VALUE ENGINEERING - SCENES FROM THE INQUIRY

Casting is announced for the not-for-profit production of Grenfell: Value Engineering – Scenes from The Inquiry, which will run at the recently renovated Tabernacle in Notting Hill from 13 October - 13 November and Birmingham Repertory Theatre from 16 - 20 November.  
ESPN Executive Rob Temple Joins Fishbait

Robert B. (Rob) Temple, a longtime senior executive at ESPN, is joining FishBait Marketing as their new Chief Executive Officer and equity partner. 
Streaming Service BritBox Will Launch The Complete BBC Television Shakespeare Collection

BritBox, the subscription streaming service from BBC Studios and ITV with the largest collection of British television content in North America, will launch the full BBC Television Shakespeare Collection on May 26.
David Tennant to Play Serial Killer Dennis Nilsen in New ITV Drama

ITV has announced the commission of Des, a three part drama which follows the arrest and trial of serial killer Dennis Nilsen, known as Des. 
BBC Two Announces Cast for Factual Drama SALISBURY

Filming has begun this week on Salisbury, an engrossing three-part factual drama for BBC Two written by Adam Patterson and Declan Lawn and produced by Dancing Ledge Productions.
BWW Review: EUROPE, Donmar Warehouse

Michael Longhurst's inaugural production as Artistic Director at the Donmar Warehouse is David Greig's Europe, 25 years after it was first staged at the Traverse in Edinburgh. Written during the break-up of Yugoslavia, Longhurst's production is still just as relevant, with differing views on Europe dominating the news every single day.
Photo Flash: First Look at EUROPE at Donmar Warehouse

With Europe and the launch of Michael Longhurst's first season the Donmar is continuing its commitment to engaging new audiences by simplifying ticket access schemes and launching the DONMAR DAILY RELEASE. This new scheme will see a minimum of 40 additional tickets released for sale every morning for the performance 7 days later. Audiences can sign up to receive information about productions and ticketing on the Donmar's website, www.donmarwarehouse.com.
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For EUROPE at the Donmar Warehouse

The Donmar Warehouse today releases the rehearsal images for Michael Longhurst's inaugural Donmar production Europe, by David Greig, which opens on Thursday 27 June.
EUROPE Leads June's Top 10 New London Shows

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a drama about Europe to immersive Shakespeare and open-air opera, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!
Donmar Warehouse Announces Full Casting For EUROPE

The Donmar Warehouse today announces full casting for Artistic Director Michael Longhurst's inaugural Donmar production Europe by David Greig. Joining previously announced cast members Billy Howle (Berlin), Kevork Malikyan (Sava), Faye Marsay (Adele), Stephen Wight (Billy) and Shane Zaza (Morocco) will be Theo Barklem-Biggs as Horse, Ron Cook as Fret and Natalia Tena as Katia.
BWW Review: PINTER FIVE and PINTER SIX, Harold Pinter Theatre

Jamie Lloyd's star-studded season of short Pinter plays continues with two more intriguing productions: one directed by Patrick Marber, the other by Lloyd himself. Among the subjects this time around are family, miscommunication, class, politics – plus an early bid for the most memorable wigs of 2019.
ASPECTS OF LOVE Leads January's Top 10 New London Shows

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From Cate Blanchett's UK stage debut to a reborn Andrew Lloyd Webber, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!
Photo Flash: First Look at PINTER FIVE and PINTER SIX

Marking the 10th anniversary of the revered playwright's death, Pinter at the Pinter features all Pinter's short plays, alongside a selection of his poems and sketches.
Photo Flash: Jamie Lloyd Company In Rehearsal for PINTER AT THE PINTER

Get a first look at Ron Cook, Phil Davis, Celia Imrie, Gary Kemp, Abraham Popoola, Eleanor Matsuura, Tracy-Ann Oberman and John Simm in rehearsal for Pinter Six from the Jamie Lloyd Company's PINTER AT THE PINTER season.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ron Cook been in?

Ron Cook has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Ron Cook been in?

Ron Cook has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Ron Cook's first West End show?

Ron Cook's first West End show was Richard II which opened in 2011

What awards has Ron Cook been nominated for?

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for Henry V and Best Supporting Actor (Olivier Awards) for Juno And The Paycock.

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