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Theatre, Film, and Television Biographies
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Brian Patrick Clarke to Charlotte Cornwell
Jackie Cooper Biography (1922-)
Full name, John Cooper, Jr.; born September 15, 1922 (some sources say 1921),in Los Angeles, CA; son of Jack Cooper (an actor); married June Horne, 1945(divorced, 1949); married Hildy Parks (an actress), 1950 (divorced, 1951); married Barbara Kraus (an advertising executive), 1954; children: (first marriage) John; (third marriage) Russell, Julie, Christina. Addresses: Office--David Licht Associates, 9171 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.Agent--Contemporary Artists, 1317 Fifth St., #200, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Male
- Birth Details
- September 15, 1922
- Los Angeles, California, United States
Famous Works
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Credits; Stage Appearances
- Andy Hamill, Magnolia Alley, Mansfield Theatre, New York City, 1949.
- Waldo Walton, Remains to Be Seen, Morosco Theatre, New York City, 1951.
- Ensign Pulver, Mr. Roberts, London, 1951.
- King of Hearts, Lyceum Theatre, New York City, 1955.
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Credits; Major Tours
- Ensign Pulver, Mr. Roberts, U.S. cities, 1949-50.
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Credits; Film Appearances
- Himself, Fox Movietone Follies of '29, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1929.
- Tenement boy, Sunny Side Up, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1929.
- Dink Purcell, The Champ, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1931.
- Skippy Skinner, Skippy, Paramount, 1931.
- Skippy Skinner, Sooky, Paramount, 1931.
- Midge Murray, Young Donovan's Kid (also known as Donovan's Kid), RKO, 1931.
- Himself, Jackie Cooper's Christmas Party (short film), Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer, 1931.
- Himself, The Voice of Hollywood No. 13, 1932.
- Terry Parker, Divorce in the Family, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1932.
- Eddie Randall, Feller Needs a Friend (also known as When a Feller Needs aFriend), Cosmopolitan, 1932.
- Swipes McGurk, The Bowery, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1933.
- Ted Hackett, Jr. (as a child), Broadway to Hollywood (also known as RingUp the Curtain), Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1933.
- Scooter O'Neal, Lone Cowboy, Paramount, 1934.
- Bill Peck, Peck's Bad Boy, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1934.
- Jim Hawkins, Treasure Island, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1934.
- Dinky Daniels, Dinky, Warner Bros., 1935.
- Stubby O'Shaughnessy, O'Shaughnessy's Boy, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1935.
- "Buck" Murphy, The Devil Is a Sissy (also known as The Devil Takes the Count), Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1936.
- Freddie, Tough Guy, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1936.
- Chuck, Boy of the Streets, Monogram, 1937.
- Larry Kelly, Gangster's Boy, Monogram, 1938.
- Ken, That Certain Age, Universal, 1938.
- Peter Trimble, White Banners, Warner Bros., 1938.
- Butch, Captain Spanky's Show Boat, 1939.
- Timmy Hutchins, The Big Guy, Universal, 1939.
- Bruce Scott, Scouts to the Rescue (twelve part serial), 1939.
- "Rifle" Edwards, Newsboy's Home, Universal, 1939.
- Tom Allen, The Spirit of Culver (also known as Man's Heritage), Universal, 1939.
- Jimmy, Streets of New York (also known as The Abe Lincoln of Ninth Avenue), Monogram, 1939.
- Roy O'Donnell, Two Bright Boys, Universal, 1939.
- Henry Aldrich, What a Life, Paramount, 1939.
- Byron "By" Newbold, Gallant Sons, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1940.
- Clem (Tom Grayson), The Return of Frank James, Twentieth Century- Fox, 1940.
- William Sylvanus Baxter, Seventeen, Paramount, 1940.
- Tiny Barlow, Glamour Boy (also known as Hearts in Springtime), Paramount,1941.
- Chuck Harris, Her First Beau, Columbia, 1941.
- Henry Aldrich, Life with Henry, Paramount, 1941.
- Jerry Regan, Ziegfeld Girl, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1941.
- Robert Houston Scott, Men of Texas (also known as Men of Destiny), Universal, 1942.
- Babe, The Navy Comes Through, RKO Radio Pictures, 1942.
- Johnnie, Syncopation, RKO Radio Pictures, 1942.
- Danny, Where Are Your Children?, Monogram, 1943.
- John J. Kilroy, Kilroy Was Here, Monogram, 1947.
- Ernie, Stork Bites Man, Universal, 1947.
- Skitch, French Leave (also known as Kilroy on Deck), Monogram, 1948.
- Lieutenant Parnell, Everything's Ducky, Columbia, 1961.
- Danton Miller, The Love Machine, Columbia, 1971.
- Raymond Couzins, Chosen Survivors, Columbia, 1974.
- Eric Hurst, Journey Into Fear (also known as Burn Out), 1975.
- Service repairman, The Pink Panther Strikes Again, United Artists, 1976.
- Perry White, Superman (also known as Superman: The Movie), Warner Bros.,1978.
- Perry White/Dino, Superman II, Warner Bros., 1980.
- Perry White, Superman III, Warner Bros., 1983.
- Perry White, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, Warner Bros., 1987.
- Ace Morgan, Surrender, Warner Bros., 1987.
- Himself, Going Hollywood: The War Years (documentary), 1988.
- Also appeared in comedies with Bobby Clark and Lloyd Hamilton, beginningc. 1925.
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Credits; Film Appearances; with Our Gang (also known as the Little Rascals)
- Boxing Gloves, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1929.
- Bouncing Babies, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1929.
- Moan and Groan Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1929.
- Shivering Shakespeare, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1929.
- The First Seven Years, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1930.
- When the Wind Blows, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1930.
- Bear Shooters, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1930.
- A Tough Winter, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1930.
- Pups Is Pups, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1930.
- Teacher's Pet, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1930.
- School's Out, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1930.
- Helping Grandma, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1931.
- Love Business, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1931.
- Little Daddy, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1931.
- Bargain Day, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1931.
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Credits; Film Work; Director
- Stand Up and Be Counted, Columbia, 1972.
- Go for the Gold, LIVE Home Video, 1984.
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Credits; Television Appearances; Series
- Socrates "Sock" Miller, The People's Choice, CBS, 1955-58.
- Charles J. "Chick" Hennessey, Hennessey, CBS, 1959-62.
- Host, The Dean Martin Comedy World (also known as Dean Martin's Comedy World), NBC, 1974.
- Peter Campbell, Mobile One, ABC, 1975.
- Host, The Hollywood Chronicles, 1989.
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Credits; Television Appearances; Pilots
- Host, What's Up?, NBC, 1971.
- Widower, "Hot Machine, Cold Machine," Of Men Of Women, ABC, 1972.
- Father, Keeping an Eye on Denise, CBS, 1973.
- Dr. Dan Morgan, Doctor Dan, CBS, 1974.
- Walter Carlson, The Invisible Man, NBC, 1975.
- Peter Campbell, Mobile Two, ABC, 1975.
- Admiral, Operation Petticoat (also known as Life in the Pink), ABC, 1977.
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Credits; Television Appearances; Episodic
- "The Invisible Killer," Suspense, CBS, 1952.
- "The Cocoon," Tales of Tomorrow, ABC, 1952.
- "Life, Liberty, and Orrin Dooley," Lux Video Theatre, NBC, 1952.
- "A Message for Janice," Lux Video Theatre, NBC, 1952.
- "The Fall Guy," Robert Montgomery Presents Your Lucky Strike Theatre, NBC, 1952.
- "Something Old, Something New," Ford Theatre, NBC, 1952.
- "The Outer Limit," Robert Montgomery Presents Your Lucky Strike Theatre,NBC, 1953.
- "Birthright" and "Hound Dog Man," Studio One, CBS, 1953.
- "Big Jim's Boy," Schlitz Playhouse of Stars, CBS, 1953.
- "The Middle Son" and "Tour of Duty," Armstrong Circle Theatre, NBC, 1953.
- "A Reputation," Revlon Mirror Theatre, CBS, 1953.
- "The Diehard," Kraft Theatre, NBC, 1953.
- "Grand'ma Rebel" and "Twenty-Four Men to a Plane," Medallion Theatre, CBS, 1953.
- "Westward the Sun," Motorola TV Hour, ABC, 1953.
- "Towerman," Danger, CBS, 1953.
- "The 39th Bomb," Medallion Theatre, syndicated, 1954.
- "A Dreamer of Summer," Robert Montgomery Presents Your Lucky Strike Theatre, NBC, 1954.
- "Falling Star," The Elgin Hour, ABC, 1954.
- "Yellow Jack," Producer's Showcase, NBC, 1955.
- "I Found Sixty Million Dollars," Armstrong Circle Theatre, NBC, 1955.
- "The Pardon-Me Boy," Philco Playhouse, NBC, 1955.
- "Yankee Peddler," General Electric Theatre, CBS, 1955.
- "It Depends on You," Robert Montgomery Presents Your Lucky Strike Theatre, NBC, 1955.
- "End of Morning" and "Really the Blues," Robert Montgomery Presents YourLucky Strike Theatre, NBC, 1956.
- "The Old Lady Shows Her Medals," The U.S. Steel Hour, CBS, 1956.
- "The Fair-Haired Boy," Studio One, CBS, 1958.
- "The Hasty Heart," Dupont Show of the Month, CBS, 1958.
- "Curtain Call," Goodyear Theatre, CBS, 1958.
- "Mid-Summer," The U.S. Steel Hour, CBS, 1958.
- Hayes and Henderson, NBC, 1959.
- The Revlon Revue, CBS, 1960.
- Mrs. G. Goes to College, CBS, 1961.
- "Thunder in a Forgotten Town," The Dick Powell Show, NBC, 1961.
- "Special Assignment," The Dick Powell Show, NBC, 1962.
- "The Fourposter," Golden Showcase, CBS, 1962.
- "The Old Lady Shows Her Medals," The U.S. Steel Hour, CBS, 1963.
- "Thunder in a Forgotten Town," The Dick Powell Show, NBC, 1963.
- Jonathan West, "Caesar and Me," The Twilight Zone, CBS, 1964.
- Hawaii Five-O, CBS, 1971.
- McCloud, NBC, 1972.
- "Cry of the Cat," Ghost Story, NBC, 1972.
- Ironside, NBC, 1972.
- Ironside, NBC, 1973.
- "Break-In," The F.B.I., ABC, 1973.
- Hec Ramsay, NBC, 1974.
- Kojak, CBS, 1974.
- Police Story, NBC, 1974.
- Police Story, NBC, 1975.
- Ironside, NBC, 1975.
- Captain Highland, "Claire," The Rockford Files, NBC, 1975.
- Police Story, NBC, 1976.
- "The House on Willis Avenue: Part 1," The Rockford Files, NBC, 1977.
- "The House on Willis Avenue: Part 2," The Rockford Files, NBC, 1977.
- Neil Fletcher, Murder, She Wrote, CBS, 1986.
- Dr. Domedion, "Time Heals: Part 1," St. Elsewhere, NBC, 1986.
- Dr. Domedion, "Time Heals: Part 2," St. Elsewhere, NBC, 1986.
- Interviewee, "Judy Garland: Beyond the Rainbow," Biography, Arts and Entertainment, 1997.
- Also appeared in Starlight Theatre, CBS, and "The Hunley," The Great Adventure, CBS.
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Credits; Television Appearances; Movies
- Lieutenant Colonel Andy Davis, Shadow on the Land, ABC, 1968.
- Ed Miller, Maybe I'll Come Home in the Spring (also known as Deadly Desire and Maybe I'll Be Home in the Spring), ABC, 1971.
- Kurt Anderson, The Astronaut, ABC, 1972.
- Nelson Hayward, Columbo: Candidate for Crime, NBC, 1973.
- Steve Barker, The Day the Earth Moved, ABC, 1974.
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Credits; Television Appearances; Specials
- Host, What's Up, America?, NBC, 1971.
- Himself, The 38th Annual Emmy Awards, 1986.
- Himself, When We Were Young ... Growing Up on the Silver Screen, 1989.
- Himself, MGM: When the Lion Roars (also known as The MGM Story), TNT, 1992.
- Himself, Lucy and Desi: A Home Movie, NBC, 1993.
- Himself, Inside the Dream Factory (documentary), Turner Classic Movies, 1995.
- Interviewee, Sports on the Silver Screen, HBO, 1997.
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Credits; Television Director; Unless Indicated Elsewhere; Series
- (Also producer) The People's Choice, CBS, 1955-58.
- (With Hy Averback; also producer with Don McGuire and Dan Cooper) Hennessey, CBS, 1959-62.
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Credits; Television Work; Director (Unless Indicated); Pilots
- Producer, Charlie Angelo, CBS, 1962.
- Keep the Faith, CBS, 1972.
- (Also producer) Doctor Dan, CBS, 1974.
- The Last Detail, 1975.
- Snafu, NBC, 1976.
- Having Babies III (also known as Julie Farr, M.D.), ABC, 1978.
- Paris, CBS, 1979.
- The White Shadow, CBS, 1979.
- Trapper John, M.D., CBS, 1979.
- Family in Blue, CBS, 1982.
- (Also producer) The Ladies, NBC, 1987.
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Credits; Television Director; Episodic
- M*A*S*H (thirteen episodes), CBS, 1973-74.
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show, CBS, 1974.
- The Texas Wheelers, ABC, 1974.
- The Rockford Files, NBC, 1974-75.
- Mobile One, ABC, 1975.
- Quincy, M.E. (also known as Quincy), NBC, 1976.
- (Also producer) Holmes and YoYo, ABC, 1976.
- McMillan, NBC, 1977.
- The Feather and Father Gang, ABC, 1977.
- The Black Sheep Squadron (also known as Baa Baa Black Sheep), NBC, 1977-78.
- Lou Grant, CBS, 1977-82.
- The White Shadow, CBS, 1979.
- Glitter, ABC, 1984.
- Jessie, ABC, 1984.
- "The Deacon Street Deer," Disney Sunday Movie, ABC, 1986.
- Sledge Hammer!, ABC, 1986 and 1987.
- The Law and Harry McGraw, CBS, 1987.
- Magnum, P.I., CBS, 1987.
- Mr. President, Fox, 1987.
- Spies, CBS, 1987.
- Ohara, ABC, 1987.
- Cagney and Lacey, CBS, 1987.
- Cagney and Lacey, CBS, 1988.
- Simon and Simon, CBS, 1988.
- Supercarrier, ABC, 1988.
- The Adventures of Superboy (also known as Superboy), syndicated, 1988.
- Jake and the Fatman, CBS, 1988.
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Credits; Television Director; Unless Indicated Elsewhere; Movies
- (Also producer) Perfect Gentlemen, CBS, 1978.
- Rainbow, NBC, 1978.
- Sex and the Single Parent, CBS, 1979.
- White Mama, CBS, 1980.
- Rodeo Girl, CBS, 1980.
- Marathon, CBS, 1980.
- Leave 'em Laughing, CBS, 1981.
- (Also producer) Rosie: The Rosemary Clooney Story, CBS, 1982.
- The Night They Saved Christmas, ABC, 1984.
- Izzy and Moe, CBS, 1985.
- Also director of Uncommon Courage.
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Credits; Television Work; Specials
- Director, The Deacon Street Deer, 1986.
- Also producer (with Bob Finkel) of Bing Crosby and Perry Como specials, 1970, 1971, and 1972.
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Writings;Autobiography
- (With Dick Kliener) Please Don't Shoot My Dog, William Morrow (New York City), 1981.
Further Reference
Books:
- Contemporary Authors, Volume 133, Gale (Detroit, MI), 1991.
- International Dictionary of Film and Filmmakers, Volume 3, "Actors and Actresses," St. James (Detroit, MI), 1997.
Periodicals:
- Entertainment Weekly, August 19, 1994, p. 76.
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