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Ralph Cooper (January 16, 1908 – August 4, 1992), was an American actor, screenwriter, dancer and choreographer. Cooper is best known as the original master of ceremonies and founder of amateur night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York City, in 1935.
Ralph Cooper (1908-1992) was a versatile and charismatic performer who made and starred in films for Blacks. He was known for his roles as gangsters and bad men, and was nicknamed "The Dark Gable" after Clark Gable.
- Actor, Writer, Director
- January 16, 1908
- Ralph Cooper
- August 4, 1992
Aug 6, 1992 · Ralph Cooper, the originator and master of ceremonies of Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, died on Tuesday at his home in Harlem.
Ralph Cooper. Actor: The Duke Is Tops. Ralph Cooper was called "The Dark Gable" after Clark Gable, of course, because of his handsome, rugged good looks and his charm and wit.
- January 16, 1908
- August 4, 1992
Ralph Cooper , was an American actor, screenwriter, dancer and choreographer. Cooper is best known as the original master of ceremonies and founder of amateur night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York City, in 1935. He wrote, produced, directed and acted in ten motion pictures.
Aug 7, 1992 · Ralph Cooper, who started Amateur Night at Harlem’s landmark Apollo Theater, launching the careers of such stars as Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald, has died, his family...
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Aug 5, 1992 · NEW YORK -- Ralph Cooper, who in more than 50 years of emceeing amateur nights at Harlem's Apollo Theatre introduced a string of legendary singers including Billie Holliday, Sarah Vaughan and...
