Benjamin Tyler Cook (born December 11, 1997)^[1][2] is an American actor, singer, and dancer. He has appeared on Broadway in Ragtime, Billy Elliot the Musical (for which he was nominated for a Helen Hayes Award), Tuck Everlasting, Mean Girls and West Side Story. He has also performed in two Broadway national tours, Billy Elliot the Musical and Newsies the Musical, and appeared on television in episodes of 30 Rock, House of Cards, Veep, Law & Order: SVU, and in the HBO film Paterno. He is set to appear in the 2020 film version of West Side Story.

Early life[edit]

Nov 16, 2010  So Cold Lyrics: Oh, you can't hear me cry / See my dreams all die / From where you're standing / On your own / It's so quiet here / And I feel so cold. Lyrics to 'So Cold' by Ben Cocks. Oh, you can't hear me cry See my dreams all die From where you standing on your own It's so quite here And I feel so cold.

Cook was born in Eden, North Carolina, and grew up in New York City and Lorton, Virginia.^[3] He is the youngest child of Jill and Glenn Cook. His mother is an assistant director of the American School Counsellor Association.^[4] His father is a photographer, blogger, and publishing consultant.^[5]

At the age of seven, Cook began studying dance at the Metropolitan School of the Arts in northern Virginia.^[6] He attended the Professional Performing Arts School in New York City for middle school and during high school.^[7]

Career[edit]

Musical theatre[edit]

Cook performed in several productions as a child in Washington, D.C., including at Ford's Theatre and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.^[6] He made his Broadway debut at the age of eleven in Ragtime at the Neil Simon Theatre, understudying and performing the role of Edgar (The Little Boy).^[6][8] His next Broadway role was Tall Boy in Billy Elliot the Musical at the Imperial Theatre, and played the roles of Michael, then Billy in the North American National Tour of the production. His final tour performance as 'Billy' was in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 19, 2013.^[9]

From the age of 16, he toured for a year and a half in the role of Race and occasionally performed the role of Crutchie as the understudy in the first national tour of Newsies the Musical.^[6][10] In January 2016, after over 500 performances, Cook left that tour and joined the original Broadway cast of Tuck Everlasting. Previews began in March 2016,^[11] and the show closed the same May.^[12]

Cook joined the ensemble of the musical adaptation of the film Mean Girls. Its pre-Broadway tryout began in October 2017 at the National Theatre, in Washington D.C.^[13][14] The show premiered on Broadway in April 2018.^[8] He was set to appear in the 2020 Broadway revival of West Side Story as Riff, the leader of the Jets,^[15] but he left the production after being injured in a preview performance.^[16]

Film and television[edit]

On television, Cook appeared as young Jack on 30 Rock, in the episode 'Chain Reaction of Mental Anguish' (2010);^[17] and as Walt in the episode of the HBO series Veep titled 'The Choice' (2014).^[18] He played Heather Dunbar's son in the episode 'Chapter 27' of the Netflix series House of Cards (2013).^[19] On Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, he played Adam Turner in the episode 'Great Expectations' (2017).^[20]

Cook reprised his role of Race in Newsies in the film adaptation of the musical, which received a limited release in February 2017^[21][22] and later on Netflix.^[23]In 2018, he appeared in the HBO film Paterno.^[24]

He is also set to appear in the 2020 film adaptation of West Side Story as Mouthpiece, a member of the Jets.^[25]

Filmography[edit]

Theatre[edit]

Television and film[edit]

Awards[edit]

References[edit]

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2. ^Benjamin Cook Theatre Credits, BroadwayWorld.com, 2016; retrieved February 12, 2015.
3. ^Growing Up 'Normal', glenncook.virb.com; retrieved October 18, 2015.
4. ^About ASCA. Contact UsArchived May 16, 2015, at the Wayback Machine, schoolcounselor.org; retrieved May 23, 2015.
5. ^About Me. A Biography in 178 Words, glenncook.virb.com; retrieved May 23, 2015.
6. ^ ^abcdRusso, Gianluca. BWW Interview: Benjamin Cook of Tuck Everlasting Talks Dance and Broadway, Broadway World, March 11, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016
7. ^'Lorton's Ben Cook, 14, takes starring role in 'Billy Elliot' national touring production - Metro Arts'. metropolitanarts.org. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
8. ^ ^abBenjamin Cook, Internet Broadway Database; retrieved April 15, 2015.
9. ^'Meet Billy Elliot: Ben Cook', TheSkyKid.com; retrieved January 30, 2016.
10. ^Disney NEWSIES official websiteArchived October 8, 2015, at the Wayback Machine; retrieved April 15, 2015.
11. ^Tuck Everlasting Begins Broadway Previews Today Robert Viagas. Playbill. March 31, 2016. Retrieved April 1, 2016
12. ^Viagas, Robert. Broadway Musical Tuck Everlasting Closes Today, Playbill, May 29, 2016. Retrieved May 29, 2016
13. ^Mean Girls musical officially finds its cast, Marc Snetiker. Entertainment Weekly. July 27, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017
14. ^Mean Girls Musical Finds Its Plastics in Taylor Louderman and Ashley Park; Additional Casting Announced, Ryan McPhee. Playbill. July 27, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017
15. ^''West Side Story' Broadway Revival Cast Unveiled (Exclusive)'. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
16. ^Meyer, Dan. 'Dharon E. Jones Set to Take Over as Riff in West Side Story on Broadway', Playbill, January 9, 2010
17. ^'Chain Reaction of Mental Anguish', imdb.com; retrieved April 15, 2015.
18. ^Ben on HBO's 'Veep', glenncook.virb.com; retrieved April 30, 2015.
19. ^'Ben Cook on 'House of Cards'”, kids-on-tour.net Kids on Tour; retrieved April 30, 2015.
20. ^THE KING AND I Press Coverage, Ben Cook on Law and Order: SVU, and more! Emily Lang. Kids On Tour. October 19, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016
21. ^Disney Theatrical Productions Presents Disney's Newsies The Broadway Musical, Fathom Events. 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016
22. ^'Newsies' Movie Shooting Soon Glenn Cook: Words, Photos. August 10, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016
23. ^'Breaking: NEWSIES Will Carry to Banner to Netflix This September!'. BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
24. ^Toby, Mekeisha Madden. 'TV Review: Paterno With Al Pacino on HBO', Variety, April 6, 2018. Retrieved July 31, 2019
25. ^Fierberg, Ruthie (April 16, 2019). 'Tony Nominee Mike Faist, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Maddie Ziegler, More Join Steven Spielberg's West Side Story Movie'. Playbill. Retrieved April 16, 2019.
26. ^Ponick, Terry (January 9, 2012). 'Ben Cook – talented young DC area performer is outstanding supporting player in Billy Elliot'. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
27. ^'Macbeth Run Extended at Folger Theatre'. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
28. ^FORD’S THEATRE REOPENS WITH A WORLD PREMIERE OF THE HEAVENS ARE HUNG IN BLACK Fords Theatre Heavens Release, January 30, 2009; retrieved February 9, 2016.
29. ^'RAGTIME to Be Filmed January 8 for Lincoln Center Archives'. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
30. ^'Photo Flash: RAGTIME Plays Final Show on Broadway January 10'. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
31. ^'Benjamin Cook'. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
32. ^'Walter Bobbie Directs GOLDEN AGE At The Kennedy Center 3/12-4/4'. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
33. ^'Cast list for Billy Elliot at the Imperial Theatre'. Archived from the original on December 24, 2011. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
34. ^'Meet Billy Elliot: Ben Cook'. BETM. October 20, 2014. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
35. ^'Ben Cook and Noah Parets Join BILLY ELLIOT's National Tour'. May 19, 2013. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
36. ^'Seize the Day!: National Tour of Disney's Newsies Launches Today'. October 11, 2014. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
37. ^'Broadway Premiere of 'Tuck Everlasting' Sets Complete Cast', Broadway.com, January 15, 2016; retrieved February 9, 2016.
38. ^Tuck Everlasting Opens on Broadway Tonight Robert Viagas. Playbill. April 26, 2016. Retrieved April 26, 2016
39. ^'Broadway Musical Tuck Everlasting Posts Closing Notice'Archived May 26, 2016, at the Wayback Machine Robert Viagas. Playbill, May 24, 2016
40. ^Broadway Musical Tuck Everlasting Closes Today Robert Viagas. Playbill. May 29, 2016. Retrieved May 29, 2016
41. ^Cook, Ben. '@bentylercook instagram'. @bentylercook instagram. Instagram. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
42. ^Chain Reaction of Mental Anguish 30 Rock. Chain Reaction of Mental Anguish. IMDB. 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016
43. ^Chapter 27 House of Cards. The Choice. IMDB. 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016
44. ^The Choice Veep. The Choice. IMDB. 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016
45. ^Great Expectations Law & Order SVU. Great Expectations. IMDB. 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016
46. ^Lehman, Daniel. 'Helen Hayes Award Nominees Announced'. Retrieved May 29, 2012.

External links[edit]

• Ben Cook at the Internet Broadway Database
• Ben Cook on IMDb

'So Cold' is a song by American rock band Breaking Benjamin. It was released in March 2004 as the lead single from their second album, We Are Not Alone. Despite never having reached the number one spot on the Mainstream Rock chart, 'So Cold' holds the record for the most weeks spent in the chart with 62 weeks.^[1] The single was certified Platinum by the RIAA on September 25, 2015, the same day the band's debut album Saturate was certified Gold. A reimagined version was released on October 31, 2019 in anticipation for their 2020 album, Aurora.

Background and writing[edit]

In an interview with Guitar World, Aaron Fink and Benjamin Burnley said that the movie 28 Days Later was an inspiration while writing the song because of its feeling of desolation.

Music video[edit]

The music video of 'So Cold' was directed by Frank Borin. Its story takes place in the 19th century, judging by the style of clothing, and first shows a preacher standing at the edge of a swamp. The scene then shifts to a group of people walking in a forest. One man can be seen carrying a large stone with the Breaking Benjamin Celtic knot on it. The man, who is being punished for infidelity towards his wife, is shackled to the stone throughout the video and struggles to free himself from it. Towards the end, the group of people arrive at the swamp where the preacher stands. The man carrying the stone walks into the swamp and drowns. His wife appears in a black robe while the woman he cheated with wears a white robe.

Meanwhile, the band is seen throughout the video in another part of the forest performing the song.

Charts and certifications[edit]

Weekly charts[edit]

Certifications[edit]

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So Cold EP[edit]

So Cold EP is an EP which was released on November 23, 2004. It was originally going to be titled the So Cold (Acoustic) EP. The EP contains five songs, three were recorded live ('So Cold (live acoustic)', 'Away' and 'Breakdown') and two were studio recorded material ('Blow Me Away' and 'Lady Bug'). Kevin Soffera appears on the tracks 'Away' and 'Breakdown'.^{[8][self-published source?]}

Track listing[edit]

References[edit]

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1. ^'Breaking Benjamin So Cold Chart History'.
2. ^'Radio & Records Magazine'(PDF). Radio & Records. December 10, 2004. p. 82. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
3. ^'Breaking Benjamin Chart History (Hot 100)'. Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
4. ^'Breaking Benjamin Chart History (Alternative Songs)'. Billboard. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
5. ^'Breaking Benjamin Chart History (Mainstream Rock)'. Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
6. ^'Breaking Benjamin Chart History (Hot Rock Songs)'. Billboard.
7. ^'American single certifications – Breaking Benjamin – So Cold'. Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 2, 2015.If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.
8. ^[1]Archived 2007-11-10 at the Wayback Machine

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