Real Name: Frank James CooperBorn: May 7, 1901
in Helena, Montana
Died: May 13, 1961 (age 60)
Height: 6-3
Academy Award Nominations:
Mr. Deeds Goes To Town (1936)
Sergeant York (1941) WON
The Pride of The Yankees (1942)For Whom The Bell Tolls (1943)
High Noon (1952) WON
*Honorary Oscar* (1961)
Trademark: Slow, deliberate drawl.
Often appeared in Westerns
Gary Cooper was one of the most famous leading men of the Golden Age who was known for his quiet, stoic acting style. Gary Cooper changed his name in 1925 from Frank to Gary after a casting director suggested Gary because it was "rough and tough". Cooper went on to be one of the most successful and beloved actors of the sound era, making over 100 films and winning 2 Oscars. In 1999 The American Film Institute placed Gary Cooper as the 11th best male star. In my opinion he should be higher. Cooper died in 1961 of pancreatic cancer. He was 60 years young. 
Gary Cooper has a very interesting place on my lists. When i first discovered his movies i was not that interested in him as i don't like Westerns very much. But as i watched more movies of his i found his subdued acting refreshing. Some people have criticized him for this but i feel his acting is superb. Much better than any of Brad Pitt's or Tom Cruise's. Even though i still don't like westerns (mainly because of John Wayne), Cooper has made me like the Westerns he was in. But the jury is still out. I like him but he's not my most favorite actor ever. I want to watch more of his movies so i can make a decision. And i'm sure i will like him. I also find Gary Cooper to be extremely good-looking. He may not have been a sex-symbol or anything, but man, he sure was handsome. 
Notable Films: Mr. Deeds Goes To Town, Sergeant York, High Noon, Meet John Doe, The Pride of the Yankees 
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