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Jeanne Cooper Biography

Birth Name:Wilma Jeanne Cooper

Birth Place:Taft, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1993
  • After beginning her career appearing in supporting roles in films, she found roles in various television series, including "Stoney Burke," "The Man from U․N․C․L․E․" and "Perry Mason
  • Introduced her own perfume, Tatters, to the marker in 2007
  • Was married to producer Harry Bernsen for 23 years
  • Following in his mother's footsteps, Cooper's son Corbin Bernsen also pursues a career in acting

Awards

  • 1962Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role by an Actress: nominated
  • 1986Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role on a Daytime Serial: nominated
  • 1987Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 1988Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Actress in a Leading Role: Daytime: nominated
  • 1989Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 1989Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Actress in a Leading Role: Daytime: winner
  • 1990Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 1990Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Lead Actress: Daytime: nominated
  • 1991Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 1992Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 1999Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2000Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2000OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Daytime Serial: nominated
  • 2005Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2007Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2008Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2008OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Daytime Serial: winner
  • 2009Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2009OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Daytime Serial: winner