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Miriam Cooper (born Marian Cooper and also credited Marion Cooper; November 7, 1891 – April 12, 1976) [1] was a silent film actress who is best known for her work in early film including The Birth of a Nation and Intolerance for D. W. Griffith and The Honor System and Evangeline for her husband Raoul Walsh.
Actress. Casting Director. Costume and Wardrobe Department. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 0:42. Intolerance (1916) 1 Video. 39 Photos. Miriam Cooper was born to Julian Cooper and Margaret Stewart in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1891. The family was Roman Catholic, and the Coopers were fairly well-to-do.
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- Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Miriam Cooper was the self-professed “Dark Lady of the Silents,” but she never wanted a life of fame—just fortune. A chance encounter turned her into a Hollywood star, complete with all of the drama. From handsy directors to scandal-plagued marriages and duplicitous friendships, this reluctant film star led one sensational life.
Overview. Born. November 7, 1891 · Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Died. April 12, 1976 · Charlottesville, Virginia, USA (stroke) Birth name. Marian Cooper. Height. 4′ 10″ (1.47 m) Mini Bio. Miriam Cooper was born to Julian Cooper and Margaret Stewart in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1891. The family was Roman Catholic, and the Coopers were fairly well-to-do.
- November 7, 1891
- April 12, 1976
Aug 30, 2023 · 23.6K subscribers. 12. 170 views 3 weeks ago. Miriam Cooper was a silent film actress who is best known for her work in early film including “The Birth of a Nation” and “Intolerance” for D. W....
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Miriam Cooper (November 7, 1891 – April 12, 1976) was a silent film actress who is best known for her work in early film including Birth of a Nation and Intolerance for D.W. Griffith and The Honor System and Evangeline for her husband Raoul Walsh. She retired from acting in 1923 but was rediscovered by the film community in the 1960s, and ...
Miriam Cooper (born Marian Cooper and also credited Marion Cooper; November 7, 1891 – April 12, 1976) was a silent film actress who is best known for her work in early film including The Birth of a Nation and Intolerance for D. W. Griffith and The Honor System and Evangeline for her husband Raoul Walsh.
