Date of Birth: June 2, 1978
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Biography
Dominic Edward Cooper is a distinguished English actor known for his versatile roles in film, television, and stage. Born on June 2, 1978, in Greenwich, London, Cooper’s passion for acting emerged at an early age. He attended the Thomas Tallis School in Blackheath and later honed his craft at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), graduating in 2000. Cooper’s breakthrough role came in 2006 when he portrayed Dakin in the film adaptation of Alan Bennett’s play “The History Boys,” a role he had also performed on stage. He subsequently gained international recognition for his portrayal of Howard Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with “Captain America: The First Avenger” (2011) and later in the TV series “Agent Carter.” In addition to his work in the MCU, Cooper starred in the hit musical film “Mamma Mia!” (2008) and its sequel “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” (2018), playing the character Sky. His television credits include the critically acclaimed series “Preacher,” where he played the lead role of Jesse Custer from 2016 to 2019.
5 Interesting Facts about Dominic Cooper
1. Dominic Cooper once worked as a waiter while auditioning for acting roles.
2. He has a close friendship with actor James Corden, whom he met while working on “The History Boys.”
3. Cooper has a passion for vintage cars and owns several classic models.
4. He played the role of Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond, in the TV miniseries “Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond.”
5. Dominic Cooper is known for performing many of his own stunts in action roles.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Dominic Cooper
1. “I love the idea of playing characters who are completely different to me.”
2. “You always learn something from every job you take on.”
3. “I think you just have to find the humanity in the character, no matter how flawed they are.”
4. “I’m always interested in playing complex characters.”
5. “Acting allows you to explore different aspects of yourself.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Dominic Cooper’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
As of now, Dominic Cooper does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Dominic Cooper IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0176691/
2. [Dominic Cooper Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominic_Cooper
4. [Dominic Cooper Biography on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/actor/dominic-cooper
5. [Dominic Cooper on Marvel.com](https://www.marvel.com/characters/howard-stark/on-screen
