Mr. Cook was born and raised in Western Pennsylvania, where he discovered the stage life at the early age of 15 as a professional break-dancer. He left his small town, with a scholarship to study for two years in Japan. When he returned to the United States he entered Kent State University, focusing on Architecture and Asian Languages. After a visit to the see the Beijing Opera in China, however, Otis experienced an epiphany and returned to Kent State as a student in the Performing Arts Department.

His early work included Summer Stock as an actor and stage combatant in the Native American Outdoor Dramas, The Legend Of Daniel Boone and Blue Jacket. During the off season he worked as a Gymnastics Instructor at Thoroughbread Gymnastics in Kentucky.

Over the past seven years, Otis has worked for several Dance companies; First touring with the prop intensive company, Diavolo based out of Los Angeles, performances included the Opening Gala of the Los Angeles Getty Museum. In 1998, He joined Pilobolus. With them, He performed over 500 shows, traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and Internationally; He choreographed and performed 11 original works in addition to dancing 10 works of their repertory. Over the five years Otis spent with Pilobolus, he worked in collaboration with Maurice Sendak, Kodo's Leonard Eto, The Saint Lawrence String Quartet, The Klezmatics, and The Maria Schnider Jazz Orchestra. As a freelance performer Otis continues to work with Pilobolus Institute and Pilobolus Too. He has also toured with Moses Pendleton's, Momix performing the desert inspired piece, Opus Cactus.

His film and television work includes a featured role in Mira Banks' Award winning Documentary "The Last Dance" about the collaboration between Pilobolus and celebrated children's writer Maurice Sendak. He has also had guest appearances on The Regis and Kathy Lee show; The Regis and Kelly Show; Good Morning America; PBS's the Egg and was interviewed on 60 Minutes. His body sculptures, in collaboration with Pilobolus, have appeared in National Geographic, Newsweek and Time Magazine and have also been published in the book, Twisted Yoga as well as numerous calendars.

Mr. Cook's recent independent choreographic ventures include a residency at Wesleyan University. In April, he completed choreographing a haunting rendition of Franz Schubert's opera, Winterise, sung by Terry Cook and narrated by Lynn Redgrave.

An Active amateur naturalist, Otis continues to fold nature and the human struggle into his works. He is presently developing a photo story book and an Evening in the woods with Hanzel and Gretel. He is currently performing around the US. and directing Events of Art for galas and corporate events, as well as teaching master classes in modern dance, creative movement and choreography.