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Jackie Cooper Biography
Birth Name:Jackie Cooper
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contribution to motion pictures
- Became the youngest actor ever to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1931 film "Skippy․"
- Cooper began appearing on screen at an early age after his grandmother, an aspiring actress, would bring him to auditions with her in the hopes of attracting more roles
- Began serving in the United States Navy during World War II, ultimately reaching the rank of Captain in his decades of active duty in the reserves
- Known for his role as Daily Planet editor Perry White in the Christopher Reeves "Superman" film series
- Known for his role in the "Our Gang" series of comedy short films
Awards
- 1931Oscar-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
- 1931Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner
- 1931Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
- 1931Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
- 1932Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
- 1934Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
- 1936Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
- 1938Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
- 1938Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
- 1939Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
- 1940Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
- 1940Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner
- 1961Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Series (Lead): nominated
- 1962Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Series (Lead): nominated
- 1974Primetime Emmy-Best Directing in Comedy: winner
- 1979Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series: winner
- 1980DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series - Night: nominated