Molly McCook
Molly McCook | |
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| Born | Molly Jane McCook July 30, 1990 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Spouse |
John Krause (m.2019) |
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Molly Jane McCook(born July 30, 1990) is an American stage and TV actress. She played a leading role inFox'sLast Man Standing(2018–2021).
Early life
[edit]McCook was born on July 30, 1990, in Los Angeles. She is daughter of actorJohn McCookand actressLaurette Spang.[1]
Career
[edit]Early in her career, McCook had minor roles in television's10 Things I Hate About YouandGlee,both filmed in 2009 and released in 2010.[citation needed]She acted in a five-episode arc of thesoap opera,The Bold and the Beautiful,with her father, John, a series regular, in 2010.[1]McCook appeared that same year in the music video for "If Eyes Could Speak,"a single released byDevon Werkheiser.[1]She also maintains aYouTubechannel in which she displays her singing abilities.[1]
McCook has appeared in episodes ofMonk,Hot in Cleveland,Glory Daze,andFree Agents.[citation needed]
In 2012, McCook appeared as Madison Evans in a four episode arc of the short-lived, low-budget series,Never Fade Away.[2]That year, McCook also played Natalie in the horror film,Excision;[3]and then once again joined her father in acting in the short film,Christmas Without You.[citation needed]
In 2013, she was in an episode ofAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.and the following year in an episode ofModern Family.McCook's character featured heavily in the web series,Guidance,in its inaugural season (2016). She was in several episodes ofThe Ranchin 2016–2018. Since 2019, McCook has appeared on theFreeformnetwork in the recurring role of court clerk, Rebecca, in season one of theGood Troublespin-off ofThe FostersTV show.[4]
In 2015, McCook originated the stage role of character Annette Hargrove inCruel Intentions: The Musicalin Los Angeles, the part played byReese Witherspoonin the film.[1]
From 2018 to 2021, she starred as the major character, middle daughter Mandy, in the last three seasons ofLast Man Standingon the Fox Network,[1]a role she inherited fromMolly Ephraimafter the show'shiatus and network switchin 2017-2018.[1]
In 2021, McCook starred alongside her father in theDiscovery+produced film,Candy Coated Christmas.The Christmas-themed movie appeared on theFood Network,a first for the broadcaster.[4]
Personal life
[edit]She andBroadwayactor John Krause were married on September 7, 2019.[5][6]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | Glee | Sophomore singer | Episode: "Dream On" |
| 2010 | 10 Things I Hate About You | Stacy | Episode: "Meat is Murder" |
| 2010 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Margot / Friend #1 | Recurring role, 5 episodes |
| 2011 | Glory Daze | Andrea | Episodes: "Some Like It Hot Tub", "Hit Me With Your Test Shot" |
| 2012 | Free Agents | Shauna Daniels | Episode: "The Kids are Alright..." |
| 2012 | Never Fade Away | Madison Evans | Web series; main role |
| 2013 | Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Laura Hayward | Episode: "The Bridge" |
| 2013 | 10 Rules for Sleeping Around | Jaymee | Film |
| 2014 | Modern Family | Bridesmaid | Episode: "Haley's 21st Birthday" |
| 2015 | Hot in Cleveland | Jessica #1 | Episode: "Family Affair" |
| 2015 | Murder in the First | Rian Green | Episode: "Oh, Mexico!" |
| 2016 | Sorry, Ari | Allison | Episode: "I Voted!" |
| 2016 | Guidance | Polly | Web series; recurring role (season 2), 7 episodes |
| 2016 | Cruel Intentions | Emily | Unsold television pilot |
| 2016 | Trash Fire | Aimee | Film |
| 2016–2018 | The Ranch | Darlene | Recurring role (seasons 1–3), 5 episodes |
| 2017 | The Landlord | Alyssa Haroldson | Television film; also known asFatherly Obsession |
| 2017 | His Wives and Daughters | Tammy Banks | Unsold television pilot |
| 2018–2021 | Last Man Standing | Mandy Baxter-Anderson | Main role (seasons 7–9) |
| 2019 | Good Trouble | Rebecca | Recurring role (season 1), 6 episodes |
| 2021 | Candy Coated Christmas | Molly Gallant | Streaming film |
| 2023 | Not Dead Yet | Charlotte | Episode: "Not Friends Yet" |
References
[edit]- ^abcdefgAdebowale, Temi (October 12, 2018)."Who is Molly McCook?".Country Living.RetrievedJuly 7,2020.
- ^Never Fade Away;May 16, 2012; episode;YouTubeon-line; snippet accessed June 2022.
- ^Excision: Excision is technically polished juvenilia that provokes without resonance;Koehler, John; January 23, 2012; Review article;Varietyon-line; retrieved June 2022
- ^abLast Man Standing Vet Molly McCook on Having Her Real Dad as a Co-star In Food Network's First Christmas Movie;November 23, 2021; article; Behnke, Megan; accessed June 2022
- ^Stein, Megan (March 15, 2020)."Last Man Standing's Molly McCook... "Country Living.RetrievedJuly 7,2020.
- ^Last Man Standing Actress Molly McCook Marries Broadway Actor John Krause in California;September 08, 2019;People.com; online web page; Chiu, Melody; accessed July 2020
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