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Gladys Cooper, born on December 18, 1888 in Hither Green, United Kingdom, was a stage actor, film actor and theatre manager. Gladys Cooper died on November 17, 1971 at the age of 82. Awards on record include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (1967).
My Take
Gladys Cooper is the kind of performer I admire for sheer staying power. A career spanning seven decades, from Edwardian musical comedy as a teenager to dramatic roles, silent films, talkies, and eventually television, is almost unheard of. She wasn't just an actress either; she ran theaters as a manager and producer, which tells me she had real business instinct alongside the artistry. Being made a Dame in 1967 felt like overdue recognition for a body of work that helped bridge the entire modern history of stage and screen. To me she represents adaptability, reinventing herself as the whole industry transformed around her.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gladys Cooper
- Name (Japanese)
- グラディス・クーパー
- Reading
- ぐらでぃす・くーぱー
- Born
- December 18, 1888 – November 17, 1971
- Origin
- Hither Green, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / film actor / theatre manager
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rat
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1967 Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
4. About this entry
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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 Gladys Cooper born?
Born December 18, 1888.
When did Gladys Cooper die?
Died November 17, 1971, aged 82.
Where was Gladys Cooper from?
Gladys Cooper was from Hither Green, United Kingdom.
What did Gladys Cooper do?
Gladys Cooper worked as actor, stage actor, film actor, theatre manager.
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