A marriage lasting more than two decades
The date March 3, 1998, anchors Amber Leigh Cooksey’s public family story. That is the commonly given date of her marriage to Danny Cooksey, the actor and musician familiar to viewers of several generations. By September 30, 2019, she had filed for dissolution after more than 20 years together. Between those dates were two children and a household affected by epilepsy. I see those concrete details as a better starting point than the unsupported birthdays and elaborate career claims often attached to her name.
Amber has been described as a makeup artist and, less specifically, as an actress. Her identity extends beyond her former husband’s recognizable roles, although the public detail about her own childhood and professional work remains limited. Her exact birth date, birthplace, parents, and birth surname have not been reliably established.
Danny Cooksey and the entertainment connection
Danny Cooksey was born Daniel Ray Allen Cooksey Jr. on November 2, 1975, in Moore, Oklahoma. His parents are identified as Melody Ann and Daniel Ray Allen Cooksey. Those names belong to Danny’s family background; I would not present them as Amber’s parents.
He moved to Los Angeles with his mother at about eight years old, initially pursuing country music. Television soon became a major part of his life. He played Sam McKinney on Diff’rent Strokes, Kevin Cavanaugh on The Cavanaughs, and Bobby Budnick on Salute Your Shorts. In the 1991 film Terminator 2 Judgment Day, he appeared as Tim, a friend of John Connor.
His voice work included Montana Max in Tiny Toon Adventures and roles across numerous animated programs. Music continued alongside acting. He sang with Bad4Good, whose album Refugee appeared in 1992, and later performed with other groups, including Shelter Dogs in 2015.
That substantial career explains why Amber’s name often appears beside his. It does not establish a shared filmography. I keep his acting and recording credits separate from what is actually known about her work.
Zoe and Jackson
Amber and Danny have two children, Zoe Leigh Cooksey and Jackson Paul Cooksey. Zoe’s birth is commonly placed around 1998, but that remains approximate. Jackson is often assigned a birth date of February 25, 2011. Although the exact day is less firmly established, his age of eight in October 2019 fits a 2011 birth year.
| Family member | Relationship to Amber | Detail with appropriate limits |
|---|---|---|
| Danny Cooksey | Former husband | Marriage began in 1998; dissolution filing in 2019 |
| Zoe Leigh Cooksey | Daughter | Birth commonly placed around 1998 |
| Jackson Paul Cooksey | Son | Eight years old in October 2019 |
| Melody Ann Cooksey | Former mother in law | Danny’s mother |
| Daniel Ray Allen Cooksey | Former father in law | Danny’s father |
I avoid turning the children’s limited public visibility into a story about their preferences or personalities. Their schools, private relationships, and everyday whereabouts are not necessary to understand the family. The clearest point is simply that Amber is the mother of a daughter and a son, both of whom belong to the story without having to become public personalities.
Epilepsy within family life
Amber has lived with epilepsy. Danny’s earlier public account described years shaped by seizures, emergency visits, medications, and difficult side effects. He also described a later period of improvement, when she was no longer experiencing multiple seizures every day and could participate more fully in family life.
I find the distinction between improvement and cure essential. A description of better seizure control at one point does not establish her health status years later. It also does not tell us which treatment she received or whether another person’s treatment would produce the same result.
Jackson has also been publicly described as having epilepsy. During the 2019 family dispute, Amber raised concerns about his diet and the management of his condition. Those concerns appeared within contested legal allegations. I would not convert them into general medical advice or claim that every detail was judicially established.
The health story gives context to the family’s daily pressures. It is not a license to reduce Amber to her diagnosis. Illness may shape a household’s timetable while leaving much of the person beyond public view.
The separation and later legal proceedings
Amber filed for dissolution in Orange County, California, on September 30, 2019. Early October coverage described a temporary restraining order involving Amber and Jackson. Amber alleged abusive conduct and said the conflict had worsened her seizures. Those were allegations submitted during legal proceedings, not findings establishing every event she described.
A further temporary restraining order was reported on January 19, 2022. It followed Amber’s allegation that Danny had assaulted her on December 31, 2021. I keep both parts of that sentence intact: the order was reported, and the alleged assault remained an allegation in the material available. A temporary order does not itself establish a criminal conviction.
| Date | Publicly described event |
|---|---|
| March 3, 1998 | Commonly listed wedding date |
| September 30, 2019 | Amber files for dissolution |
| October 2019 | Temporary restraining order reported |
| December 31, 2021 | Date of a later alleged assault |
| January 19, 2022 | Further temporary order reported |
| February 29, 2024 | Progress report appears in case activity |
| June 2, 2025 | Electronic service notices appear in case activity |
The final divorce decree date has not been confirmed, even though Amber was described as Danny’s ex wife by January 2022. Later case activity does not, by itself, explain which issues remained open. I would therefore avoid calling 2019 a definitively established completion date.
FAQ
What work has Amber Leigh Cooksey done?
She has been described as a makeup artist and actress, but a detailed, verified list of her professional credits is not established. An actress using the name Amber Leigh has video game credits, yet I cannot confidently identify that performer as Amber Leigh Cooksey.
Has she remarried?
A second marriage has not been reliably confirmed. Claims about a 2023 remarriage or a different surname should not be presented as settled personal history.
What is her net worth?
No reliable personal financial figure is established. The marriage proceedings do not justify guessing at her assets, support arrangements, or income, and Danny’s entertainment career cannot be used as a measure of her individual wealth.
Is her birthday known?
A precise birthday and California birthplace circulate online, but the available information does not establish them strongly enough to include as facts.
