Matt Hunter (Jason Cook) Bio - General Hospital

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Matt Hunter

JASON COOK

Came to town: 2008
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Doctor

CHARACTER BIO

Matt is brilliant, arrogant and quite blunt. But, as we're seeing, a lot of it is a front to protect himself, as he's wounded off past hurts.

The Good

Beat out thousands of other applicants for a medical Fellowship
Developed a relationship with his brother, Patrick

The Bad and the Ugly

His father, Noah, deserting Matt's mother (and Matt) at an early age.

Friends

Patrick Drake: Brother
Robin Scorpio: Sister-in-law
Epiphany Johnson: Co-worker

ACTOR BIO

Jason Cook joined the cast of General Hospital in June 2008, playing the role of the rebellious Dr. Matt Hunter.

Cook was born in Somerdale, NJ, but moved to California with his family at a young age. Early in his childhood he played piano, a hobby he continued for many years. His acting career began in high school when he was asked to replace the original lead in the drama club's play, Whodunnit.

Later Cook appeared on shows like the Disney Channel's Project Time and Nickelodeon's The Amanda Show, until he was offered the role of Shawn-Douglas Brady on Days of our Lives in 1999. He won a Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Younger Lead Actor in 2001 and was nominated for both a Soap Opera Digest Award and a Special Fan Award in 2005.

Cook will be seen in two upcoming feature films, Numb to Life and Social Security Guard with fellow General Hospital actor John Ingle.

In his free time, he enjoys reading and playing basketball at charity events. He currently lives in the Los Angeles area.