Gary Cooper

American actor (1901–1961)
Person human Q93957
Gary Cooper
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Gary Cooper

Summary

Gary Cooper is a human[1]. His place of birth was Helena[2]. He was born on May 7, 1901[3]. He died in Beverly Hills[4]. He died on May 13, 1961[5]. He worked as a film actor[6], screenwriter[7], television actor[8], actor[9], and stunt performer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,659 views/month, #3,605 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Helena[2], Gary Cooper…
  • Gary Cooper passed away in Beverly Hills[4].
  • Gary Cooper was born on May 7, 1901[3].
  • Gary Cooper died on May 13, 1961[5].
  • Burial took place at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Cemetery[12].
  • Gary Cooper is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery[13].
  • Gary Cooper's father was Charles Henry Cooper[14].
  • Gary Cooper's mother was Alice Cooper[15].
  • Among Gary Cooper's spouses was Veronica Cooper[16].
  • A child of Gary Cooper was Maria Cooper Janis[17].
  • Gary Cooper held citizenship in United States[18].
  • English was Gary Cooper's native language[19].
  • Gary Cooper's professions included film actor[6].
  • Gary Cooper's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Gary Cooper worked as a television actor[8].
  • Gary Cooper's professions included actor[9].
  • Gary Cooper worked as a stunt performer[10].
  • Gary Cooper's professions included film producer[20].
  • Gary Cooper was educated at Grinnell College[21].
  • Gary Cooper's education included a stint at Helena High School[22].
  • Gary Cooper was educated at Gallatin County High School[23].
  • Gary Cooper received the Academy Award for Best Actor[24].
  • Gary Cooper received the Academy Award for Best Actor[25].
  • Gary Cooper received the Academy Honorary Award[26].
  • Gary Cooper received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gary Cooper was born in Helena[2]. He was born on May 7, 1901[3]. His father was Charles Henry Cooper[14]. His mother was Alice Cooper[15]. English was his native language[19].

Education

Educated at Grinnell College[21], a liberal arts college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1846[30]; Helena High School[22], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1876[33]; and Gallatin County High School[23], a school building[34], in United States[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6], screenwriter[7], television actor[8], actor[9], stunt performer[10], and film producer[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Actor[24], an award for best leading actor[36], in United States[37], founded in 1929[38]; Academy Honorary Award[26], an Academy Awards[39], in United States[40], founded in 1928[41]; Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[27], a film award[42], founded in 1951[43]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[44], a commemorative plaque[45], in United States[46].

Personal Life

Gary Cooper was married to Veronica Cooper[16]. A child of him was Maria Cooper Janis[17]. Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[47], a Christian denomination[48], in Vatican City[49], founded in 0001[50], headquartered in Vatican City[51] and Anglicanism[52], a Christian denominational family[53]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[54].

Death and Burial

Gary Cooper died on May 13, 1961[5]. He passed away in Beverly Hills[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer[55]. Recorded place of burial include Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Cemetery[12] and Holy Cross Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Gary Cooper ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,659 views/month, #3,605 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Gary Cooper born?

Born in Helena[2], Gary Cooper…

Where did Gary Cooper die?

Gary Cooper passed away in Beverly Hills[4].

Who were Gary Cooper's parents?

Gary Cooper's father was Charles Henry Cooper[14]. Gary Cooper's mother was Alice Cooper[15].

Who was Gary Cooper married to?

Gary Cooper's spouses include Veronica Cooper[16].

What did Gary Cooper do for work?

Gary Cooper worked as film actor[6], screenwriter[7], television actor[8], actor[9], and stunt performer[10].

Where did Gary Cooper go to school?

Gary Cooper was educated at Grinnell College[21], Helena High School[22], and Gallatin County High School[23].

What awards did Gary Cooper receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Actor[24], Academy Award for Best Actor[25], Academy Honorary Award[26], and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[27].

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  29. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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