Christopher "Chris" Cooper - American actor, known for his roles in the films "Great Expectations", "Route 60", "Remember Me", "American Beauty", "October Sky", "Me, Me and Irene", Patriot, Favorite, Bourne Identity, Kingdom, Marines, Adaptation, Capote, Siriana, and City of Thieves. Winner of the Golden Globe and Academy Awards for his role as John Laroche in the film Adaptation.
The talented performer Chris Cooper first announced himself in the movie "American Beauty". He reincarnated as a retired military man hiding gay. With his participation, the paintings "Adaptation", "Capote", "Siriana", "The Bourne Identity", "October Sky" were released.
The path to the vocation
The biography of the future celebrity began in 1951. He was born in Kansas City on July 9 to a housewife and military doctor. After retirement, my father began to breed livestock. The parents of the future celebrity already had a child, son Chuck. Later, Chris's older brother chose a professional activity related to construction.
From early childhood, the boy became interested in dramatic art. The child made his debut on the stage of the local theater. After completing his high school studies, Chris enlisted in the military and then went to Stevens College. The young man decided to continue his education at the University of Missouri. He chose to specialize in agriculture.
In his youth, Chris often experienced financial difficulties. Once he had to work at a construction site for several months. The craving for creativity demanded its own. As a result, Chris began performing on Broadway during his studies. For the first time on filming, he appeared in 1987. He made his debut in the historical film "Witness". The leading role was given to the young actor. The plot is taken from real life. The film tells about the struggle of miners for their rights.
Then there was work in the crime fighters "Money Train", "Guilty by Suspicion", "Time to Kill", the television series "Lonely Dove". In "Lonely Star" the artist got the role of the sheriff. He starred in the biographical drama "This Boy's Life", played in the western "The Horse Whisperer", took part in the filming of the film "Great Expectations"
Career takeoff
The actor attracted attention after the release of the film "American Beauty". The director offered him a secondary role. A retired military man became the hero of the performer. He is trying with all his might to gain the reputation of an exemplary family man, strenuously hiding his non-traditional orientation. However, the character fails to conceal the truth. As a result, it turns out to be the property of everyone.
After the scandalous role, Cooper found both the first fans and a nomination for the prestigious Actors Guild prize. The success was consolidated by the drama "Patriot". In it, the artist also got a military man. The actor has become in demand.
Began to come out more and more films with the participation of Chris Cooper. One of the achievements was the approval of a native of Kansas for the role of John in the comedy project "Adaptation". There were many applicants. Cooper managed to bypass everyone thanks to his own vision of the character. The filmmakers liked this interpretation. "Adaptation" brought the artist an Oscar "and" Golden Globe ".
Then a period of continuous interesting work began. The director of the CIA in charge of special operations, the performer visited the "Bourne Identity", continued work in the "Bourne Supremacy".
Iconic roles
The performance of the role of a corrupt official in the "Silver City" made a huge impression on the audience. The Marines, Siriana and Capote were well received. A new Screen Actors Guild Award nomination follows the drama Favorite.
According to the plot, the action takes place during the Great Depression in America. The only outlet for people is the hippodrome. A nondescript little horse named Sukhar appears on it. She gives the impression of being unfit for racing.
Her jockey John "Red" Pollard earns some money by participating in boxing matches. The trainer is Tom Smith, "Silent Tom", who previously trained horses for the cavalry. The owner of Seabiscuit is called Charles Howard, who established the sale of cars throughout Western America.
The interest in the new persona is huge. Everyone is interested in how the nondescript Seabiscuit with a blind jockey will manage to bypass the invincible favorite Admiral and win the title of "Best Horse of the Year".
In the thriller Treason, Cooper played an FBI agent who betrayed his own people. He became a government agent in the Kingdom. His work on City of Thieves, the adaptation of Shakespeare's The Tempest, impressed audiences.
Time present
Cooper's filmmaking continues. He took part in the filming of the film "Light on Broken Glass". At the end of her career, former Broadway star Melody Harper prepares for a massive performance. For the first time in her life, she experiences insecurity and fear. In the handicap of obsessive memories, the past catches up with her. It contained tormenting secrets and former lovers. All this comes between the actress and her new achievement and happiness.
In 1983, Cooper made a personal life. His colleague Marianne Leone became his chosen one. She has starred in The Thin Blue Line, Nice Guys, The Sopranos. In 1987, a child appeared in the family. The kid was named Jesse. He passed away in 2005.
The loss was a huge blow to the parents. They cannot recover from the loss to this day. In memory of the child, the acting couple founded a charitable foundation to help sick children.
Sometimes there is news that Chris and Bradley Cooper are relatives. Actors of the same name are not in any kindred relationship. The Realms of Darkness star, All About Steve, Always Say Yes, Promise Doesn't Mean Marry doesn't even talk to Chris.
