Actor
Chris Cooper
- Born: 9 July 1951, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
- Estimated net worth: $8 million
Chris Cooper is an acclaimed American actor known for his versatile performances in film and television. He gained recognition for roles in movies such as 'Adaptation' and 'American Beauty'. With a distinctive voice and a talent for embodying complex…
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About Chris Cooper
Chris Cooper is an acclaimed American actor known for his versatile performances in film and television. He gained recognition for roles in movies such as 'Adaptation' and 'American Beauty'. With a distinctive voice and a talent for embodying complex characters, Cooper has earned numerous accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
- Born
- 9 July 1951, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
- Height
- 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
- Spouses
- Marianne Leone (2000-present)
- Children
- 1, Jesse Cooper
- Parents
- Charles Cooper, Mary Ann Cooper
- Estimated net worth
- $8 million
Fun facts about Chris Cooper
- Chris Cooper is a skilled carpenter and enjoys woodworking as a hobby.
- He originally studied acting at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he discovered his passion for performance.
Famous Chris Cooper quotes
“I can't believe I did that.”
“You have to be willing to risk your life, to some extent.”
“We all have our own reasons for our actions.”
Chris Cooper filmography
Cast (95)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The History of Sound Movie | Older Lionel | 7.0 |
| 2025 | Everything's Going to Be Great Movie | Walter | 6.0 |
| 2023 | Boston Strangler Movie | Jack Maclaine | 6.6 |
| 2021 | With/In Volume 2 Movie | (segment "Nuts") | 4.0 |
| 2020 | Irresistible Movie | Jack Hastings | 6.0 |
| 2019 | Little Women Movie | Mr. Laurence | 7.8 |
| 2019 | Them That Work Movie | Self | |
| 2019 | A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Movie | Jerry Vogel | 7.0 |
| 2019 | It Takes a Lunatic Movie | Self | 5.3 |
| 2019 | Henrietta Bulkowski Movie | Danny Wilcox | 6.1 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Homecoming TV | Leonard Geist | 6.9 |
| 2018 | Intelligent Lives Movie | Self | |
| 2017 | Cars 3 Movie | Smokey (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2016 | Live by Night Movie | Chief Irving Figgis | 6.3 |
| 2016 | Coming Through the Rye Movie | J.D. Salinger | 6.2 |
| 2016 | Demolition Movie | Phil Eastwood | 6.9 |
| 2016 | Fastball Movie | Clifford Blankenship (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2016 | 11.22.63 TV | Al Templeton | 7.8 |
| 2014 | The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Movie | Norman Osborn (uncredited) | 6.6 |
| 2013 | August: Osage County Movie | Charlie Aiken | 6.9 |
| 2013 | Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy Movie | Self - Narrator (voice) | 6.6 |
| 2012 | The Company You Keep Movie | Daniel Sloan | 6.2 |
| 2012 | Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God Movie | Gary (voice) | 7.3 |
| 2011 | The Muppets Movie | Tex Richman | 6.7 |
| 2011 | Amigo Movie | Col. Hardacre | 4.9 |
| 2010 | The Company Men Movie | Phil Woodward | 6.5 |
| 2010 | The Town Movie | Stephen MacRay | 7.2 |
| 2010 | The Tempest Movie | Antonio | 5.3 |
| 2010 | Remember Me Movie | Neil Craig | 7.1 |
| 2010 | Jake Gyllenhaal Challenges the Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize Movie | Lt. Col. Kazinski (archive footage) | 3.8 |
| 2009 | Where the Wild Things Are Movie | Douglas (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2009 | The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln Movie | Himself (Narrator) | 4.5 |
| 2008 | Extreme Movie Movie | FBI Agent Mike (uncredited) | 4.3 |
| 2008 | New York, I Love You Movie | Alex | 6.0 |
| 2008 | Walt Whitman Movie | Walt Whitman (voice) | 5.0 |
| 2008 | Married Life Movie | Harry Allen | 5.8 |
| 2007 | The Kingdom Movie | Grant Sykes | 6.8 |
| 2007 | Breach Movie | Robert Hanssen | 6.6 |
| 2006 | Primo Levi's Journey Movie | Narrator (voice) (U.S. version) | 5.9 |
| 2006 | Making Capote: Concept to Script Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 2005 | Syriana Movie | Jimmy Pope | 6.4 |
| 2005 | Jarhead Movie | Lt. Col. Kazinski | 6.7 |
| 2005 | Capote Movie | Alvin Dewey | 7.0 |
| 2004 | The Making of 'Seabiscuit' Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2004 | Silver City Movie | Dickie Pilager | 6.1 |
| 2004 | The Bourne Supremacy Movie | Alexander Conklin (uncredited) | 7.3 |
| 2003 | Winners' Circle: The Heroes Behind the Legend Movie | Self | |
| 2003 | Seabiscuit Movie | Tom Smith | 7.1 |
| 2003 | 'Seabiscuit': The Making of a Legend Movie | Self | |
| 2003 | My House in Umbria Movie | Thomas 'Tom' Riversmith | 6.1 |
| 2002 | Adaptation. Movie | John Laroche | 7.3 |
| 2002 | The Bourne Identity Movie | Alexander Conklin | 7.5 |
| 2002 | Interstate 60 Movie | Bob Cody | 7.4 |
| 2000 | American Beauty: Look Closer... Movie | Self | 7.8 |
| 2000 | The Patriot Movie | Col. Harry Burwell | 7.2 |
| 2000 | Me, Myself & Irene Movie | Lieutenant Gerke | 6.6 |
| 1999 | American Beauty Movie | Colonel Fitts | 8.0 |
| 1999 | Teen Choice Awards TV | Self | 9.1 |
| 1999 | October Sky Movie | John Hickam | 7.7 |
| 1999 | The 24 Hour Woman Movie | Ron Hacksby | 5.8 |
| 1998 | The Horse Whisperer Movie | Frank Booker | 6.9 |
| 1998 | Great Expectations Movie | Joe | 6.7 |
| 1997 | Alone Movie | Gus Jr. | 6.7 |
| 1997 | Breast Men Movie | Dr. William Larson | 5.3 |
| 1996 | A Time to Kill Movie | Dwayne Looney | 7.4 |
| 1996 | Lone Star Movie | Sam Deeds | 7.0 |
| 1996 | Boys Movie | Mr. John Baker | 5.4 |
| 1996 | The Deliverance of Elaine Movie | Charlie Skyler | 4.6 |
| 1995 | Money Train Movie | Torch | 5.9 |
| 1995 | Pharaoh's Army Movie | Captain John Hull Abston | 6.4 |
| 1994 | One More Mountain Movie | Jack Reed | 6.0 |
| 1993 | Return to Lonesome Dove TV | July Johnson | 7.0 |
| 1993 | This Boy's Life Movie | Roy | 7.1 |
| 1992 | Ned Blessing: The True Story Of My Life Movie | Anthony Blessing | 5.0 |
| 1992 | Bed of Lies Movie | Price Daniel, Jr. | 6.0 |
| 1991 | City of Hope Movie | Riggs | 6.7 |
| 1991 | To The Moon, Alice Movie | Frank Wiliker | 7.0 |
| 1991 | Darrow Movie | Eugene Debs | 5.4 |
| 1991 | Thousand Pieces of Gold Movie | Charlie | 6.8 |
| 1991 | Guilty by Suspicion Movie | Larry Nolan | 6.5 |
| 1991 | In Broad Daylight Movie | Jack Wilson | 6.1 |
| 1990 | A Little Piece of Sunshine Movie | Ernie Favaro | 8.0 |
| 1990 | Law & Order TV | Defense Attorney Roy Payne | 7.3 |
| 1989 | Lonesome Dove TV | July Johnson | 7.9 |
| 1988 | American Experience TV | Narrator (voice) | 6.5 |
| 1987 | Matewan Movie | Joe Kenehan | 7.4 |
| 1985 | The Equalizer TV | Michael | 7.2 |
| 1984 | Miami Vice TV | Jimmy Yagovitch | 7.4 |
| 1982 | Bad Timing Movie | Eddie | |
| 1982 | American Playhouse TV | Louis Halladay | 6.6 |
| 1982 | American Playhouse TV | Charlie Bemis | 6.6 |
| 1982 | American Playhouse TV | Eugene Debs | 6.6 |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
| TBA | I Passed This Way Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Light on Broken Glass Movie | Jay |
Crew (3)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Unscripted Lives Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| 2021 | With/In Volume 2 Movie | Director · Directing | 4.0 |
| 2018 | Intelligent Lives Movie | Executive Producer · Production |
Latest releases
- The History of Sound2025 / TMDB 7.0
- Everything's Going to Be Great2025 / TMDB 6.0
- Boston Strangler2023 / TMDB 6.6
- With/In Volume 22021 / TMDB 4.0
- Irresistible2020 / TMDB 6.0
- Little Women2019 / TMDB 7.8
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Questions about Chris Cooper
What are some of Chris Cooper's most famous films?
Chris Cooper is known for his roles in films such as 'Adaptation', 'American Beauty', and 'The Bourne Identity'. His performances in these films have received critical acclaim.
Has Chris Cooper won any major awards?
Yes, Chris Cooper won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Adaptation'. He has also received several nominations for other prestigious awards throughout his career.
When did Chris Cooper start his acting career?
Chris Cooper began his acting career in the late 1980s, with his first major film role in 'Matewan' (1987). He gained recognition for his work in both theater and film.
What is Chris Cooper's estimated net worth?
Chris Cooper's estimated net worth is around $8 million, reflecting his successful career in film and television.
Is Chris Cooper involved in any charitable work?
Yes, Chris Cooper is involved in various charitable initiatives, including support for environmental causes and arts education, reflecting his commitment to giving back to the community.
What is a defining characteristic of Chris Cooper's acting style?
Chris Cooper is known for his ability to portray complex characters with depth and authenticity. His distinctive voice and nuanced performances set him apart in the industry.
What role did Chris Cooper play in 'The Bourne Identity'?
In 'The Bourne Identity', Chris Cooper played the role of Conklin, a CIA operative who is involved in the pursuit of the main character, Jason Bourne, portrayed by Matt Damon.
Has Chris Cooper worked in television?
Yes, Chris Cooper has appeared in several television series, including a notable role in the miniseries 'The Company' and guest appearances on shows like 'The Simpsons'.