1901 - 1961
Gary Cooper American Actor
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 1 | 29 years, 4 months | - | - |
| Dating | 23 | 7 years, 11 months | 1 year, 1 month | 28 days |
| Encounter | 11 | 1 year | 2 months, 28 days | - |
| Rumoured | 3 | - | - | - |
| Total | 38 | 29 years, 4 months | 1 year, 6 months | 28 days |
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| First Name | Gary |
| Middle Name | James |
| Last Name | Cooper |
| Full Name at Birth | Frank James Cooper |
| Alternative Name | Coop, Studs, The Montana Mule, Cowboy Cooper, Gary Cooper, Garry Cooper |
| Birthday | 7th May, 1901 |
| Birthplace | Helena, Montana, USA |
| Died | 13th May, 1961 |
| Place of Death | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Cause of Death | Prostate Cancer |
| Buried | Sacred Hearts Cemetery, Southampton, New York |
| Height | 6' 3" (191 cm) |
| Weight | 180lbs (82 kg) |
| Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Gallatin Valley High School in Bozeman, Montana |
| University | Iowa College, Grinnell, Iowa |
| Occupation Text | Actor, Producer |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Claim to Fame | High Noon |
| Year(s) Active | 1925–1960, 1925–61, 1925–60, 1925–1961 |
| Brand Endorsement | Johnson Sea-Horses (Magazine Advertisement) [1952], (1961) Print ad: Insured Savings and Loan Associations, Print ad: Ammen's Skin Powder, Print ad: Calcx Tooth Powder, Print ad: Chesterfield cigarettes, Print ad: Pabst Beer, Print ad: Royal Crown Cola, Print ad: Royal 76 gasoline |
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| Father | Charles Henry Cooper (farmer, lawyer, judge) |
| Mother | Alice Brazier |
| Friend | James Stewart (Cooper often cited James Stewart as his closest friend), John Wayne, Ernest Hemingway (Hemmingway shot himself shortly after Gary's death), Charles Feldman, Bing Crosby (Bing named a son after Gary), Victor Fleming, Esther Ralston, Iron Eyes Cody, Alfred Vanderbilt Jr, Jeanne Vanderbilt, George Raft, Myrna Loy, Cedric Gibbons, Hazel Brooks, A.C. Lyles, Billy Wilder, John F. Kennedy |
| Favorite Songs | Begin the Beguine |
| Favorite Books | Farewell to Arms |
| Favorite Places | Sun Valley, Idaho |
| Favorite Colors | Pastels |
Gary Cooper (born Frank James Cooper; May 7, 1901 – May 13, 1961) was an American actor known for his natural, authentic, and understated acting style. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor twice and had a further three nominations, as well as receiving an Academy Honorary Award for his career achievements in 1961. He was one of the top 10 film personalities for 23 consecutive years, and one of the top money-making stars for 18 years. The American Film Institute (AFI) ranked Cooper at No. 11 on its list of the 25 greatest male stars of classic Hollywood cinema.
