Chris Cooper
Biography
Christopher Walton Cooper (born July 9, 1951) is an American actor. He has appeared in supporting performances in several major Hollywood films, including American Beauty (1999), October Sky (1999), The Bourne Identity (2002), Seabiscuit (2003), Capote (2005), Syriana (2005), The Kingdom (2007), Where the Wild Things Are (2009), The Town (2010), The Muppets (2011), Cars 3 (2017), A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019), and Little Women (2019). He also portrayed Sheriff July Johnson in the acclaimed miniseries Lonesome Dove, which became one of the most successful Westerns in history.
Cooper won both the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as John Laroche in the 2002 film Adaptation. He played a lead role in the historical and political thriller Breach (2007), playing FBI agent and traitor Robert Hanssen. He played Daniel Sloan in the 2012 political thriller The Company You Keep, and supervillain Norman Osborn in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014). He also portrayed Al Templeton on the 2016 Hulu miniseries 11.22.63.
He is a frequent collaborator with director John Sayles, including Matewan (1987), City of Hope (1991), Lone Star (1996), Silver City (2004) and Amigo (2010).
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Blood, Sweat, and Liberty: The Patriot’s Timeless Call to Arms
Ever wondered if a film can make you cheer for freedom while questioning the cost of vengeance? Roland Emmerich’s The Patriot (2000) does just that, wielding Mel Gibson’s raw charisma and John William... Read more
Road Trips and Revelations: Interstate 60’s Wild Ride Through Choice and Chance
Ever wonder what happens when a road movie takes a detour through a surrealist’s dreamscape? Interstate 60 (2002), directed by Bob Gale, dares to answer with a quirky, vibrant journey that feels like ... Read more
Love in the Shadow of Tragedy: Remember Me Still Haunts
Ever wondered if a single moment can rewrite a love story’s soul? Remember Me (2010), directed by Allen Coulter, dares to ask, wrapping a tender romance in the raw ache of grief, only to stumble in it... Read more
Rocket Dreams and Rustbelt Realities: The Soaring Heart of *October Sky*
In October Sky (1999), director Joe Johnston crafts a poignant coming-of-age tale that transcends its historical setting, weaving a narrative of ambition against the gritty backdrop of a 1950s West Vi... Read more
Hooves of Hope: Seabiscuit’s Quiet Triumph Over Despair
In Seabiscuit (2003), director Gary Ross crafts a narrative that transcends the racetrack, weaving a tapestry of human resilience through the lens of an underdog thoroughbred. The film, adapted from L... Read more
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