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Known as Jackie Cooper, he began his career performing in film as a child, and successfully transitioned to adult roles and directing in both film and television. At age nine, he became the only child and youngest person nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor, for the 1931 film Skippy.
Jackie Cooper was a versatile and prolific performer who starred in films, TV shows, and directed episodes of Superman and other series. He also served in the Navy Reserve and reached the rank of captain, earning the Legion of Merit and other honors.
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- Santa Monica, California, USA
May 4, 2011 · Jackie Cooper, the pug-nosed kid who became America’s Boy in tear-jerker films of the Great Depression, then survived Hollywood’s notorious graveyard of child stardom and flourished as an adult...
Jackie Cooper. Actor: Superman. Jackie Cooper was born John Cooper in Los Angeles, California, to Mabel Leonard, an Italian-American stage pianist, and John Cooper. Through his mother, he was the nephew of actress Julie Leonard, screenwriter Jack Leonard, and (by marriage) director Norman Taurog.
- September 15, 1922
- May 3, 2011
May 4, 2011 · Jackie Cooper, who went from Oscar-nominated child star to TV executive and director while amassing scores of acting credits — including playing Perry White in the four Christopher Reeve Superman...
May 5, 2011 · Former US child star Jackie Cooper, who went on to work as a TV producer, film director and feature in four Superman movies, has died at the age of 88. Cooper died in Santa Monica,...
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May 5, 2011 · Six Things to Know About Jackie Cooper. The former child star died Tuesday at 88. By THR Staff. May 5, 2011 5:49am. Cooper, who went from Oscar-nominated child star to TV executive and director...
