Omar Cook (American football)

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Omar Cook
Actor and Filmmaker Omar Cook.jpg
Actor and Filmmaker Omar Cook
Born
Omar Robert Cook, Jr.

(1992-03-24) March 24, 1992 (age 31)
Alma mater Southern University
OccupationActor
Years active2017–present

Omar Cook (born March 24, 1992) is an American actor, film director, and former American football defensive back. He played college football at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, graduating in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication. He is best known for his role in the film God of Dreams (2022). He is also known for his work as motion capture actor with the Madden NFL video game series.

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College career

Cook played for the Southern Jaguars from 2010 to 2013. He redshirted his first year and earned a starting spot in his senior season. After three coaching changes, Cook emerged as a senior for Southern earning a scholarship and started all 13 games to include the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Championship. He recorded 77 total tackles (Ranked #1 on the team for defensive backs), tallied 45 solo tackles (tied for #2 on team), 1.5 tackles for loss, had 3 interceptions (Tied for #1 on team), 6 passes defensed, forced 1 fumble and recovered 2 fumbles. Notably, his final interception came at a crucial period of the nationally televised (ESPN) SWAC Championship game against Jackson State University. Cook was selected to the 2014 FCS National Bowl All-Star game as a starting defensive back where he tallied 2 tackles, a pass breakup and a key red zone interception.

Professional career

Omar Cook
Personal information
Born: (1992-03-24) March 24, 1992 (age 31)
Riverside, California
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school: University High School
College: Southern
Position: Safety
Undrafted: 2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • FCS National Bowl Selection (2014)
  • Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Champion (2013)
Career IFL statistics
Tackles:210
Tackles for Loss:6
Pass breakups:27
Interceptions:4

Nebraska Danger

Cook signed with the Nebraska Danger of the Indoor Football League (IFL) on October 10, 2014.

Billings Wolves

Cook was signed by the Billings Wolves on February 16, 2015. While a member of the Wolves in 2015, Cook finished the season 2nd on the team in tackles with 71 (46 solo), 2.5 tackles for loss, 1 interception and 8 pass breakups. In his final game of the 2015 season, Cook tallied 12 total tackles against the Nebraska Danger. Cook re-signed with the Wolves for 2016 and had 20 tackles. Cook's 2016 season was abbreviated due to being released from his contract to pursue other football related ventures on April 11, 2016, as he was selected to perform as a Motion Capture Actor for EA Sports and the Madden Video Game franchise.

Nebraska Danger

On October 28, 2016, Cook signed with the Nebraska Danger for the 2017 season. During the season Cook tallied 42 tackles (2 tackles for loss), 4 pass break-ups and 1 interception.

San Diego Strike Force

On March 22, 2019, Cook signs 1-Year deal with the [1] San Diego Strike Force of the Indoor Football League. Was named Team Captain for the 2019 season. Omar finished a stellar regular season in the Top 10 in the entire IFL in tackles, 2nd in pass break-ups and 1st on the team in tackles with a career-high of 73, 1st in pass break-ups with 12 and tied for 1st in interceptions.

Acting career

Omar Cook is a 21x award winning actor and filmmaker born in Riverside, California. From an early age, Omar thrived in sports eventually going on to play collegiate football at Southern University. His collegiate career landed him an opportunity to play professional football where he played 4 seasons in the Indoor Football League. Omar began his journey into entertainment doing stunts as a motion capture actor with the Madden Video Game Series earning credits in Madden ’18, ’19, ’20, ’21, ’22, & ’23. This led to further opportunities doing sports stunts in Hollywood for shows such as Ballers for HBO and All American on The CW, and Colin in Black & White on Netflix. He is most known for his work on The CW series All American for his role as “Troy”, a South Crenshaw high school football player as well as doing football stunt work and doubling for the characters “Jabari Long” and “Cameron” appearing in 21 episodes over 3 seasons.

Omar has built a successful career in entertainment working on multiple movies, short films, major network TV shows, and video games including supporting roles in feature films The 4 Points, Fortunate Son, God of Dreams, Lost in the Moment, and Expunged. He directed three multi award winning films including Coke Boys, SKANDALOUZ and Deadly Thoughts which collectively racked up 21 awards including multiple debut filmmaker awards, Best Actor, Best short film awards and more.

Cook working on the Madden video game Actor Omar Cook Working on the Madden Video Game.jpg
Cook working on the Madden video game

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2021Project ImperiumMax
Oh Now Mr. WallaceTariq Abdullah
Fortunate SonChris 2TV movie
Twitter FingersTik Toker 3
ThugSam
2022When the Gun TalksVictorTV movie
God of DreamsAliTV movie
Don't HideSean
Wasted TimeLawrence
SKANDALOUZDerek
ExpungedSWAT Guard #1TV movie
Deadly ThoughtsDarnell Harris
Lost in the MomentBaebruhTV movie
2023The 4 PointsRipper

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2021Infamy: When Fame Turns DeadlyAdrian HarleyEpisode: "Club Killings"

Video games

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017 Madden NFL 18 Motion Capture Actor
2018 Madden NFL 19 Motion Capture Actor
2019 Madden NFL 20 Motion Capture Actor
2020 Madden NFL 21 Motion Capture Actor
2021 Madden NFL 22 Motion Capture Actor
2022 Madden NFL 23 Motion Capture Actor

Awards and nominations

InstitutionCategoryYearWorkResult
Black Swan International Film FestivalDebut Filmmaker2022Deadly ThoughtsWon
AltFF Alternative Film FestivalBest First-Time Filmmaker2022SKANDALOUZWon
Couch Film FestivalBest First-Time Filmmaker2022SKANDALOUZWon
Tagore International Film FestivalDebut Filmmaker2022Deadly ThoughtsWon
Virgin Spring Cinefest Best Actor2022Deadly ThoughtsWon

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References

  1. "Stats - San Diego Strike Force". www.sdstrikeforce.com. Retrieved March 25, 2019.