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| Prior to joining the ''Degrassi'' cast, he had a two-year run as Pleskit, the ] lead in the television series '']''. Cooley's other television credits include the series, '']'', '']'', '']'' and '']''. He has also appeared in the features ''Sachsenhausen 1944'', ''Toy Men'', ] film '']'', the Animal Planet film '']'' and ] television film ''Happy Christmas Miss King'' alongside his ''Degrassi'' co-star ]. | Prior to joining the ''Degrassi'' cast, he had a two-year run as Pleskit, the ] lead in the television series '']''. Cooley's other television credits include the series, '']'', '']'', '']'' and '']''. He has also appeared in the features ''Sachsenhausen 1944'', ''Toy Men'', ] film '']'', the Animal Planet film '']'' and ] television film ''Happy Christmas Miss King'' alongside his ''Degrassi'' co-star ]. | ||
| In 2001, Cooley began appearing on ''Degrassi: The Next Generation'' as a regular character in the ] of the show and continued his |
In 2001, Cooley began appearing on ''Degrassi: The Next Generation'' as a regular character in the ] of the show and continued ]'s death in 2007, the show’s ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sunderland |first=Mitchell |date=2017-04-26 |title=Viagra, Murder, and Other Problems Teens Only Faced on Degrassi |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/43gxnm/viagra-murder-and-other-problems-teens-only-faced-on-degrassi |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=Vice |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2007-01-18 |title=Exclusive Interview: Degrassi’s Ryan Cooley Talks About the Death of J.T. |url=https://www.thetvaddict.com/2007/01/18/thetvaddictcom-exclusive-interview-degrassis-ryan-cooley-talks-about-the-death-of-jt/ |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=The TV Addict |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| In 2006, Cooley was nominated for a ] (LA) the category of Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series. Cooley has also appeared in the 2007 film '']'' with ].{{efn|name=Elliot|Credited as Ellen Page}}<!--per wp:GENDERID and consistent with Juno and Freeheld articles--> | In 2006, Cooley was nominated for a ] (LA) the category of Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series. Cooley has also appeared in the 2007 film '']'' with ].{{efn|name=Elliot|Credited as Ellen Page}}<!--per wp:GENDERID and consistent with Juno and Freeheld articles--> | ||
| In 2012, Cooley guest starred in a ] miniseries ''Millie and Midge'', in episodes 2 and 4 as Parker. | In 2012, Cooley guest starred in a ] miniseries ''Millie and Midge'', in episodes 2 and 4 as Parker. | ||
| Cooley was to appear in former co-star ]'s 2018 music video for the single "]," however he declined due to beliving it was a scam. The video was set around around a ''Degrassi'' reunion.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Agard |first=Chancellor |date=14 June 2018 |title=Drake addresses why J.T. wasn't in his 'Degrassi' reunion video for 'I'm Upset' |url=https://ew.com/tv/2018/06/14/drake-why-jt-not-in-degrassi-reunion-im-upset/ |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=EW.com |language=en}}</ref> | |||
| == Personal life == | |||
| Following his departure from ''Degrassi'', Cooley took a break from acting and attended the ] where he studied theatre.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zhu |first=Danielle |date=17 Feb 2023 |title='Degrassi' cast: Where are they now? |url=https://ew.com/gallery/degrassi-where-are-they-now/ |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=EW.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> | |||
| == Filmography == | == Filmography == | ||
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| Ryan Cooley | |
|---|---|
 Cooley in 2007 | |
| Born | Ryan Hadison Cooley (1988-05-18) May 18, 1988 (age 36) Orangeville, Ontario, Canada |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, consultant |
| Years active | 1998–2015 |
Ryan Hadison Cooley (born May 18, 1988) is a Canadian consultant and former actor. He is best known for his role as James Tiberius "J.T." Yorke on Degrassi: The Next Generation which he starred in from 2001 until 2007. He also studied theatre at the University of Toronto.
Career
Prior to joining the Degrassi cast, he had a two-year run as Pleskit, the alien lead in the television series I Was a Sixth Grade Alien. Cooley's other television credits include the series, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Queer as Folk, Lexx: The Series and Life with Derek. He has also appeared in the features Sachsenhausen 1944, Toy Men, Disney Channel film The Color of Friendship, the Animal Planet film Cybermutt and CBC television film Happy Christmas Miss King alongside his Degrassi co-star Lauren Collins.
In 2001, Cooley began appearing on Degrassi: The Next Generation as a regular character in the first season of the show and continued his character's death in 2007, the show’s sixth season.
In 2006, Cooley was nominated for a Young Artist Award (LA) the category of Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series. Cooley has also appeared in the 2007 film The Tracey Fragments with Elliot Page.
In 2012, Cooley guest starred in a YouTube miniseries Millie and Midge, in episodes 2 and 4 as Parker.
Cooley was to appear in former co-star Drake's 2018 music video for the single "I'm Upset," however he declined due to beliving it was a scam. The video was set around around a Degrassi reunion.
Personal life
Following his departure from Degrassi, Cooley took a break from acting and attended the University of Toronto where he studied theatre.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | After | Johnathan Madison | Short film |
| Happy Christmas, Miss King | Daniel King | Television film | |
| 2000 | The Color of Friendship | Billy | Television film |
| 2003 | Cybermutt | Nino | Television film |
| 2005 | God's Goodness | Mike | Short film |
| 2007 | The Tracey Fragments | David Goldberg |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Real Kids, Real Adventures | Bud Toole | Episode: "Amy to the Rescue: The Amy Toole Story" |
| 1999–2001 | I Was a Sixth Grade Alien | Pleskit | Main role |
| 2000 | Are You Afraid of the Dark? | Waif Kid | 3 episodes |
| 2001 | Queer as Folk | Hank Cameron | Supporting role |
| 2001 | Lexx | Digby | 3 episodes |
| 2001–2007 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | J.T. Yorke | Main cast |
| 2005 | Life with Derek | Frank | Episode: "The Poxfather" |
| 2010 | The Dating Guy | Booyah's son | Voice, episode: "Weekend at Booyah's" |
| 2012 | Lost Girl | Website Owner | Episode: "Midnight Lamp" |
| 2013–2015 | Oh No! It's an Alien Invasion | Louis | Voice, main cast |
| 2014 | BeyWarriors: BeyRaiderz | Task Landau | Voice, main cast |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Young Artist Awards | Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Won | |
| Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Leading Young Actor | Nominated | ||||
| 2003 | Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) | Nominated | |||
| 2005 | Outstanding Young Performers in a TV Series | Nominated | |||
| 2006 | Best Young Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) | Nominated |
Notes
- Credited as Ellen Page
References
- "Ryan Cooley - Overview". Allmovie. Retrieved 2009-06-22.
- "theTVaddict.com Exclusive Interview: Degrassi's Ryan Cooley Talks About the Death of J.T. | the TV addict". The TV Addict. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
- Sunderland, Mitchell (2017-04-26). "Viagra, Murder, and Other Problems Teens Only Faced on Degrassi". Vice. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "Exclusive Interview: Degrassi's Ryan Cooley Talks About the Death of J.T." The TV Addict. 2007-01-18. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- Agard, Chancellor (14 June 2018). "Drake addresses why J.T. wasn't in his 'Degrassi' reunion video for 'I'm Upset'". EW.com. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- Zhu, Danielle (17 Feb 2023). "'Degrassi' cast: Where are they now?". EW.com. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "Young Artist Awards (2002)". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- "Young Artist Awards (2003)". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- "Young Artist Awards (2005)". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- "Young Artist Awards (2006)". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
External links
Categories:- 1988 births
- Living people
- Canadian people of Irish descent
- 20th-century Canadian male actors
- 21st-century Canadian male actors
- Canadian male child actors
- Canadian male film actors
- Canadian male television actors
- Canadian male voice actors
- Male actors from Ontario
- People from Orangeville, Ontario
- University of Toronto alumni