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Gary Cooper
Gary Cooper (May 7, 1901 - May 13, 1961) was an American film actor known for his natural, authentic, and understated acting style and screen performances. His career spanned thirty-six years, from 1925 to 1961, and included leading roles in eighty-four feature films. He was a major movie star from the end of the silent film era through to the end of the golden age of Classical Hollywood. His screen persona appealed strongly to both men and women, and his range of performances included roles in most major movie genres. Cooper's ability to project his own personality onto the characters he played contributed to his natural and authentic appearance on screen. Throughout his career, he sustained a screen persona that represented the ideal American hero.
Known For
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
as Roman Guard (uncredited)
High Noon
as Marshal Will Kane
Fighting Caravans
as Clint Belmet
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage)
Man of the West
as Link Jones
Friendly Persuasion
as Jess Birdwell
Wings
as Cadet White
Meet John Doe
as Long John Willoughby
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
as Longfellow Deeds
A Farewell to Arms
as Lt. Frederic Henry
