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88 years (deceased)

Jackie Cooper_

EMMY WINNER United States

"Born — Died "

Birthday
88
Lived
50
Credits
77 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

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Birthday
(Friday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Hildy Parks (1950-1951)
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog

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Jackie Cooper: American actor, director (1922-2011).
Born (died at age 88).
Jackie Cooper has 50 credits in our database.

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Filmography (50)

Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
2006 / Film
Film
The Night They Saved Christmas
The Night They Saved Christmas
1984 / Film
Director
White Mama
White Mama
1980 / Film
Director
Rodeo Girl
Rodeo Girl
1980 / Film
Director
Rainbow
Rainbow
1978 / Film
Director
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
1976 / Film
Film
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975 / Film
Film
Chosen Survivors
Chosen Survivors
1974 / Film
Film
Rainbow
Rainbow
1972 / TV
Director
Stand Up and Be Counted
Stand Up and Be Counted
1972 / Film
Director

AWARDS (1)

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Primetime Emmy Awards
WON

Biography

John Cooper Jr. (September 15, 1922 – May 3, 2011), known professionally as Jackie Cooper, was an American actor and director. He began his career as a child actor and was a featured member of the Our Gang ensemble 1929–1931. At age nine, he became the only child and youngest person nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor, for the 1931 film Skippy. He then successfully transitioned to adolescent roles in the 1930s and adult roles from 1940 on.

Connections (1)

Frequently Asked Questions

How old was Jackie Cooper?
Jackie Cooper was born on and passed away on at the age of 88.
What movies or shows has Jackie Cooper been in?
Jackie Cooper has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006), The Night They Saved Christmas (1984), White Mama (1980), Rodeo Girl (1980), Rainbow (1978).
Where can I find more information about Jackie Cooper?
You can find more about Jackie Cooper on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.

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