This page will contain wikis about Gary Cooper, as they become available.Gary CooperGary Cooper (May 7, 1901 - May 13, 1961) was an American film actor who received five Academy Award nominations for Best Actor, winning twice. He also received an Honorary Award from the Academy in 1961. Cooper was born as Frank James Cooper, and changed his name to Gary in 1925, following the advice of his agent. Cooper was born in Helena, Montana, but lived in England with his mother and attended school there for seven years. When he was thirteen years old he was injured in an automobile accident, and had to move to his father's cattle ranch in Montana to recuperate, which is where he gained his riding skills. During this time he became friendly with 10 year old Myrna Loy, who lived near him. In 1924 he moved to Los Angeles with the intention of becoming a commercial artist, but was not very successful. After three months he became an extra in the motion picture industry. A year later he had a chance at a real part in a two reeler with Eileen Sedgewick as his leading lady. After the release of this short film he was called to Paramount Studios and offered a long-term contract, which he accepted. He appeared in over a hundred films, including: Children of Divorce (1927), Wings (1927), Arizona Bound (1927), Nevada (1927), Beau Sabreur (1928), The Legion of the Condemned (1928), Half a Bride (1928), The First Kiss (1928), The Shopworn Angel (1928), The Wolf Song (1929), Betrayal (1929), The Virginian (1929), Seven Days Leave (1930), Only the Brave (1930), The Texan (1930), A Farewell to Arms (1932), Alice in Wonderland (1933), The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (1935), Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) (Nominated), Beau Geste (1939), Meet John Doe (1941), Sergeant York (1941) (Won), The Pride of the Yankees (1942) (Nominated), For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) (Nominated), Saratoga Trunk (1945), The Fountainhead (1949), Distant Drums (1951), and High Noon (1952) (Won). Among his last films were: Vera Cruz (1954), Friendly Persuasion (1956), Love in the Afternoon (1957), The Hanging Tree (1959), and They Came to Cordura (1959). After high-profile love affairs with actresses Clara Bow and Lupe Velez and the American-born socialite-spy Countess Carlo Dentice di Frasso (née Dorothy Caldwell Taylor, formerly wife of British aviator Claude Grahame-White), Cooper married Veronica Balfe, a New York socialite who worked briefly as an actress under the name Sandra Shaw. They had one child, Maria. During his marriage, which lasted until his death, Cooper had affairs with several co-stars, including Grace Kelly and Patricia Neal. After being received in to the Catholic faith, Gary Cooper died of lung cancer and was interred in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Southampton, New York. This page about Gary Cooper includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Gary Cooper News stories about Gary Cooper External links for Gary Cooper Videos for Gary Cooper Wikis about Gary Cooper Discussion Groups about Gary Cooper Blogs about Gary Cooper Images of Gary Cooper |
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After being received in to the Catholic faith, Gary Cooper died of lung
cancer and was interred in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Southampton, New York. Among his last films were: Vera Cruz (1954), Friendly Persuasion (1956), Love in the Afternoon (1957), The Hanging Tree (1959), and They Came to Cordura (1959). He is also noted for his regular appearances in the films of director Tim Burton. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) (Nominated), Beau Geste (1939), Meet John Doe (1941), Sergeant York (1941) (Won), The Pride of the Yankees (1942) (Nominated), For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) (Nominated), Saratoga Trunk (1945), The Fountainhead (1949), Distant Drums (1951), and High Noon (1952) (Won). He appeared in the TV police drama 21 Jump Street, and in a number of movies where he distinguished himself as a quirky lead actor. He is able to play a wide variety of roles, from comedy (Pirates of the Caribbean) to serious drama (Donnie Brasco), to action (Once Upon A Time In Mexico), and atmospheric thrillers (From Hell). Children of Divorce (1927), Wings (1927), Arizona Bound (1927), Nevada (1927), Beau Sabreur (1928), The Legion of the Condemned (1928), Half a Bride (1928), The First Kiss (1928), The Shopworn Angel (1928), The Wolf Song (1929), Betrayal (1929), The Virginian (1929), Seven Days Leave (1930), Only the Brave (1930), The Texan (1930), A Farewell to Arms (1932), Alice in Wonderland (1933), The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (1935), Mr. John Christopher Depp II, widely known as Johnny Depp (born June 9, 1963 in Owensboro, Kentucky), is an American film actor. He appeared in over a hundred films, including:. Glen Lantz. After the release of this short film he was called to Paramount Studios and offered a long-term contract, which he accepted. A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984) ... A year later he had a chance at a real part in a two reeler with Eileen Sedgewick as his leading lady. Jack. After three months he became an extra in the motion picture industry. Private Resort (1985) ... In 1924 he moved to Los Angeles with the intention of becoming a commercial artist, but was not very successful. Lerner. During this time he became friendly with 10 year old Myrna Loy, who lived near him. Pvt. When he was thirteen years old he was injured in an automobile accident, and had to move to his father's cattle ranch in Montana to recuperate, which is where he gained his riding skills. Platoon (1986) ... Cooper was born in Helena, Montana, but lived in England with his mother and attended school there for seven years. Slow Burn (TV) (1986) .... Donnie Fleischer. Cooper was born as Frank James Cooper, and changed his name to Gary in 1925, following the advice of his agent. Tom Hanson #2. He also received an Honorary Award from the Academy in 1961. Off. Gary Cooper (May 7, 1901 - May 13, 1961) was an American film actor who received five Academy Award nominations for Best Actor, winning twice. 21 Jump Street (TV Series) (1987 - 1990) ... Wade 'Cry-Baby' Walker. Cry-Baby (1990) ... Edward Scissorhands. Edward Scissorhands (1990) ... Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991) .... Teen on TV. Axel Blackmar. Arizona Dream (1993) ... Sam. Benny & Joon (1993) ... Gilbert Grape. What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) ... Ed Wood. Ed Wood (1994) ... Don Juan. Don Juan DeMarco (1995) ... William 'Bill' Blake. Dead Man (1995) ... Gene Watson. Nick of Time (1995) ... Donnie. Donnie Brasco (1997) ... Raphael. The Brave (1997) ... Raoul Duke. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) ... Dean Corso. The Ninth Gate (1999) ... Commander Spencer Armacost. The Astronaut's Wife (1999) ... Constable Ichabod Crane. Sleepy Hollow (1999) ... Cesar. The Man Who Cried (2000) ... Bon Bon/Lieutenant Victor. Before Night Falls (2000) ... Roux. Chocolat (2000) ... George Jung. Blow (2001) ... Inspector Fred Abberline. From Hell (2001) ... Jack Sparrow. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) ... Sands. Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) ... Mort Rainey. Secret Window (2004) ... L'inconnu. Ils se marièrent et eurent beaucoup d'enfants (France) (2004) ... Barrie. J.M. Finding Neverland (2004) ... Rochester. The Libertine (2004) ... Willy Wonka. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) (filming completed) ... The Corpse Bride (2005) (filming) .... (voice) Victor. Paul Kemp. The Rum Diary (2005) (in production) ... Captain Jack Sparrow. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dean Man's Chest (2006) (pre-production) ... Jean-Dominique Bauby. The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2006) (announced) ... Lindsay. Shantaram (2007) (announced) ... Adrien. Cette fille appelée Nikki (France) (2007) (announced) ... Screen Actor's Guild nomination, (2005), Best Actor in a Leading Role (Finding Neverland). Golden Globe nomination, (2005), Best Actor in a Drama (Finding Neverland). Critic's Choice Award nomination, (2005), Favorite Male Actor (Finding Neverland). Academy Award nomination, (2004), Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl). BAFTA nomination, (2004), Best Actor in a Leading Role (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl). Golden Globe nomination, (2004), Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl). Critic's Choice Award nomination, (2004), Favorite Male Actor (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl). People's Choice Award nomination, (2004), Favorite Male Movie Star (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl). Golden Globe nomination, (1994), Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy (Ed Wood). Golden Globe nomination, (1993), Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy (Benny & Joon). Golden Globe nomination, (1990), Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy (Edward Scissorhands).
César Award, (France), (1999), an honorary award for his entire body of work.
Eye color: brown. Weight: 160 lbs (72 kg). Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m). |