Jackie Cooper
Birth Name:
Jackie Cooper
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession
Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Became the youngest actor ever to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1931 film "Skippy․"
- Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contribution to motion pictures
- 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