Jackie Cooper - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 15, 1922 |
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| Died | May 03, 2011 (age 88) |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Jackie Cooper's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Child actor in 'Skippy' (1931); playing Perry White in the Superman film series; directing and producing television shows. |
Intro
Jackie Cooper was an American actor, television director, producer, and executive who began his career as a child actor and remained active in the entertainment industry for over six decades. He became the youngest performer to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his work in 'Skippy' (1931). Cooper also played significant roles in film and television, including his portrayal of Perry White in the 'Superman' movies (1978–1987).
Early Life & Background
Jackie Cooper was born to John Cooper and Mabel Leonard Bigelow in Los Angeles. His father, a studio production manager, left the family when Jackie was just two years old. Raised primarily by his mother and maternal grandmother, both of whom had connections to the entertainment industry, Cooper began acting at a young age, first appearing in films as an extra.
Career Highlights
- Youngest person (at age 9) nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for 'Skippy' (1931) [1][2]
- Starred in the popular 'Our Gang' comedy series as a child actor [1]
- Portrayed Perry White, editor of the Daily Planet, in the 'Superman' film series (1978–1987) [1][2]
- Won two Emmy Awards for directing episodes of the television series 'M*A*S*H' and 'The White Shadow' [1][2]
- Served as Vice President of Program Development at Columbia Pictures Screen Gems [1][2]
Trivia
- Jackie Cooper is one of only a few actors to have been nominated for an Academy Award while still in childhood [2].
- Cooper had a parallel career as an officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve, retiring with the rank of captain [2].
FAQs
People also ask
Jackie Cooper was born the 15 September 1922.
Los Angeles, California, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About September 15th, 1922, in brief:
- Day of the week: September 15th, 1922 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Spread Yo' Stuff by Ethel Waters Jazz Masters
- Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie
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