Gary Cooper

Movie Actor

Birthday May 7, 1901

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Helena, MT

DEATH DATE May 13, 1961 (60)

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About

Actor who received five Academy Award nominations for Best Actor and won the award for his roles in High Noon (1952) and Sergeant York (1941). He also played roles in Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, The Pride of the Yankees, and City Streets.

Before Fame

He managed a ranch and worked as a newspaper cartoonist in Montana.

Trivia

His stoic expression made him a perfect candidate for Western films.

Family Life

He married famous socialite Victoria Balfe in 1933. The couple had a daughter together.

Associated With

He co-starred with Ingrid Bergman in the 1943 drama For Whom the Bell Tolls.

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