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- 'Adaptation' (2002) Role: John Laroche. Adaptation is a hilarious and surprisingly incisive examination of how challenging the search for inspiration can be for writers.
- 'Lone Star' (1996) Role: Sam Deeds. Lone Star is a brilliant neo-Western and one of the few films where Cooper actually plays the lead. The 1996 mystery follows small-town sheriff Sam Deeds, who's investigating a mystery tied to his father (Matthew McConaughey).
- 'American Beauty' (1999) Role: Colonel Frank Fitts. American Beauty is a film about misjudged expectations; each of the characters in the film proves to be more than what they initially seem.
- 'The Company Men' (2010) Role: Phil Woodward. The Company Men is an underrated film about the financial crisis and shows the human cost that the economic depression had on working-class men.
- 5 The Bourne Identity
- 4 Breach
- 3 A Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood
- 2 American Beauty
- 1 Adaptation.
"You failed!" is perhaps Cooper's most iconic line from the O.G. Jason Bourne flick. The Bourne Identity also became one of Matt Damon's most iconic roles, as it evolved into a major film franchise. Paul Greengrass, Tony Gilroy, and Doug Liman were all directors throughout the making of the epic franchise. But in terms of villains across the films,...
Breach is the true story of Eric O'Neill (Ryan Phillippe) and Robert Hanssen (Cooper). O'Neill is an ambitious FBI agent who is asked to watch Hanssen. He isn't told much more than that, and after a while, finally presses his superiors to know why he's undercover against someone who looks like they're on the up and up. It is here that he finds out ...
While the story of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is centered around the timeless Mr. Rogers, the entertainer is not the protagonist here. It's important to note that this is not exactly a biopic for Fred Rogers, but how he was able to greatly affect those around him. Based on true events, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhoodfollows cynical mag...
1917 director Sam Mendes has been showing off his talent behind the camera ever since American Beauty, arguably his finest film to date. It rightfully won a handful of Oscars. From the writing to the acting, it's also a visual treat. The true cinephiles know the unique plotline here, and we all remember Cooper's heartbreaking turn as a closeted fat...
Adaptation is where Cooper finally nabbed his Oscar win. And talk about meta: This 2002 comedy-drama is brought to you by the iconic duo behind Being John Malkovich, director Spike Jonze and writer Charlie Kaufman. First of all, its protagonist's name is none other than Charlie Kaufman (played by the excellent Nicolas Cage). Kaufman has said he bas...
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75 Videos. 99+ Photos. Christopher Walton Cooper was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Mary Ann (Walton), a homemaker, and Charles Sherwood Cooper, a cattleman and internist who served as a doctor in the US Air Force. His parents were from Texas, where Cooper was raised. Educated at the University of Missouri school of drama, Cooper appeared on ...
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- Adaptation. The movie that won him his first and only Academy Award, Spike Jonze and Charlie Kaufman’s second collaboration, Adaptation (sometimes stylized as Adaptation.)
- Matewan. Cooper’s first real leading role in a feature film, Matewan set the bar incredibly high for the actor back in 1987. Telling the story of a labor union organizer as he battles a violent mining company in an attempt to unionize their community, the film is truly one of Cooper’s greatest performances to date.
- The Bourne Identity. The first of five Bourne movies, The Bourne Identity is a heart-pounding thriller from Doug Liman, one of the best of the game. Chris Cooper’s realistic approach to his characters keeps the film grounded, especially when he’s sharing scenes with Matt Damon.
- Lone Star. From John Sayles, writer and director of Cooper’s debut feature Matewan, Lone Star sees Cooper playing noble and serious Texas law enforcement officer Sheriff Sam Deeds.
Apr 12, 2020 · By Colin McCormick. Published Apr 12, 2020. Link copied to clipboard. Chris Cooper is one of the most reliable actors in Hollywood. He is an incredibly prolific actor, appearing in many high-profile films, but he always delivers honest, intense and powerful performances. 10 Best Sean Connery Movies (According To IMDb)
Chris Cooper. Highest Rated: 98% Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God (2012) Lowest Rated: 15% Boys (1996) Birthday: Jul 9, 1951. Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, USA. An...
