Merian C. Cooper

Birth Name:

Merian Coldwell Cooper

Birth Place:

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Profession

Producer, Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Actor, Editor

Was awarded the Polish Cross of Valour and the Silver Cross of the Order of Vituti Militari for his military service in Poland
A leading pioneer in aviation, he was one of the founding members of the Board of Directors of Pan American Airways
Stared out in Hollywood as a documentary film producer for Paramount Pictures
Often collaborated with film producer Ernest B․ Schoedsack on various projects
His first name on the star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is misspelled
Developed the idea for the film "King Kong" from a dream he had about an ape destroying New York City
Served as a pilot in the United States Army Air Service during World War I and World War II

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