TRISH COOK An American Dream BY MARCI CHORPASH
Born in a small town near Cincinnati, Ohio, Trish Cook persevered to make her dreams come true. Today she is an accomplished Producer, Actor and Writer with many TV and Film projects to her credit.
What can you tell us about your background? I grew up in Ohio; but coming from a military family, we relocated a lot. When we moved to New Jersey I went to Manhattan to study at The Stella Adler Conservatory, The Actors Studio and more. There were really tough teachers, as well as amazing and talented people. I struggled there. I failed a lot; but refused to quit, I wasn’t brought up that way. After many auditions I was cast in a few commercials, Off Broadway Shows, and the New York Soaps. I was so young and just wanted to improve. My first real movie role was in an independent film entitled “The Messenger”. It was taken to the Cannes Film Festival for distribution. I had ten callbacks for that role! My second film was for a small part in “Working Girl”. I remember it was freezing cold because they shot the scenes on The Staten Island Ferry, during Winter. I was so nervous and naive, I almost got on the wrong ferry. Next, was a tiny part in “Ghostbusters 2”. At the rehearsal, freezing again, in a brand new coat, the great and funny Howard Ramos “slimed me” with green goo! 16 • HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY
Trish Cook
