Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Actor, Business executive
Birthday
(Monday)
Birthplace
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Marianne Leone Cooper (1983)
Residences
Kingston
Education
University of Missouri, Southwest Early College Campus, Southwest High School
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Popularity
Tier B -- 103,093 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 36
Year context
Born in 1951 -- First commercial computer (UNIVAC I) delivered; Harry S. Truman was US president
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Career
Career spanning 38 years (1987-2025)
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Filmography (31)
AWARDS (5)
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Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
2003
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Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
2003
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Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
2003
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Academy Awards
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Biography
Christopher Walton Cooper (born July 9, 1951) is an American actor. He has appeared in supporting performances in several major Hollywood films, including American Beauty (1999), October Sky (1999), The Bourne Identity (2002), Seabiscuit (2003), Capote (2005), Syriana (2005), The Kingdom (2007), Where the Wild Things Are (2009), The Town (2010), The Muppets (2011), Cars 3 (2017), A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019), and Little Women (2019). He also portrayed Sheriff July Johnson in the acclaimed miniseries Lonesome Dove, which became one of the most successful Westerns in history.
Cooper won both the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as John Laroche in the 2002 film Adaptation. He played a lead role in the historical and political thriller Breach (2007), playing FBI agent and traitor Robert Hanssen. He played Daniel Sloan in the 2012 political thriller The Company You Keep, and supervillain Norman Osborn in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014). He also portrayed Al Templeton on the 2016 Hulu miniseries 11.22.63.
He is a frequent collaborator with director John Sayles, including Matewan (1987), City of Hope (1991), Lone Star (1996), Silver City (2004) and Amigo (2010).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Chris Cooper?
Chris Cooper is 74 years old, born on .
Where was Chris Cooper born?
Chris Cooper was born in Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
What movies or shows has Chris Cooper been in?
Chris Cooper has 31 credits in our database. Notable titles include Everything's Going to Be Great (2025), Little Women (2019), It Takes a Lunatic (2019), Homecoming (2018), Cars 3 (2017).
What is Chris Cooper known for?
Chris Cooper is primarily known as an actor. Christopher Walton Cooper (born July 9, 1951) is an American actor. He has appeared in supporting performances in several major Hollywood films, including American Beauty…
Where can I find more information about Chris Cooper?
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