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Ben Cooper was a television actor, born on September 30, 1933 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Ben Cooper died on February 24, 2020, aged 86. Schooling on record includes Columbia University.
My Take
Ben Cooper represents a vanishing breed: the dependable character actor who gave his career to a single genre. Winning a Golden Boot Award in 2005 for his Western work confirms how completely he belonged to that world. I have a soft spot for performers like him, the ones who never grab the lead but make the whole picture feel authentic just by being on screen. A Columbia-educated man who spent decades in saddles and saloons, he lived to 86 and saw his contribution honored. Staying loyal to one craft for a lifetime deserves genuine applause in my book.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ben Cooper
- Name (Japanese)
- ベン・クーパー
- Reading
- べん・くーぱー
- Born
- September 30, 1933 – February 24, 2020
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rooster
- Origin
- Hartford, Connecticut, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor
2. Background
- University
- Columbia University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben%20Cooper
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2895379
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ben Cooper born?
Born September 30, 1933.
When did Ben Cooper die?
Died February 24, 2020, aged 86.
Where was Ben Cooper from?
Ben Cooper was from Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
What did Ben Cooper do?
Ben Cooper worked as actor, television actor.
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