Chuck Cooper
Birth Place: Cleveland, OH, USA
Latest News on Chuck Cooper:
Photos: Inside the 2025 Fred Ebb Awards (Dec 4, 2025)
Photos: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Opens At New World Stages (Nov 18, 2025)
Photos: On The Opening Night Red Carpet For THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Nov 17, 2025)
Photos: Inside the 2025 Fred Ebb Awards (Dec 4, 2025)
Photos: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Opens At New World Stages (Nov 18, 2025)
Photos: On The Opening Night Red Carpet For THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Nov 17, 2025)
BIO
Chuck won the Tony Award for his performance in Cy Coleman's The Life. He has been featured in 15 Broadway shows in every theatrical genre from Shakespeare to musical comedy. His most recent guest starring TV appearances include "Bull," "Power," "The Good Wife," "House of Cards" and "Madam Secretary." Other awards: Lucille Lortel Award, San Diego Critics' Circle Award, Audelco Award and two Drama Desk nominations. His favorite role is Eddie, Alex and Lilli's father. He is gratefully married to playwright Deborah Brevoort. www.chuckcooper.net
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2020
Jacob
[New York]
New York City Center Gala Concert, 2015
Pawnee Bill
Mr. Wilson
Pawnee Bill
Mr. Wilson
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2014
Max Siegel
Langston Hughes
Wally
Charles Gilpin
Max Siegel
Langston Hughes
Wally
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2002
Jaguar Senior/Dregster Dupree
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1996
Dan Gerard (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
(St. Louis, MO (Regional))
(Standby)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
Lieutenant Barri (Understudy) [Replacement]
Fosca's Father (Understudy) [Replacement]
Private Augenti (Understudy) [Replacement]
Lieutenant Torasso (Understudy) [Replacement]
Major Rizzolli (Understudy) [Replacement]
Lieutenant Torasso (Unknown) [Replacement]
Fosca's Father (Unknown) [Replacement]
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Private Augenti (Unknown) [Replacement]
Fosca's Father (Unknown) [Replacement]
Lieutenant Barri (Unknown) [Replacement]
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Lieutenant Torasso (Unknown) [Replacement]
Major Rizzolli (Unknown) [Replacement]
Private Augenti (Unknown) [Replacement]
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Major Rizzolli (Unknown) [Replacement]
Private Augenti (Unknown) [Replacement]
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Major Rizzolli (Unknown) [Replacement]
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Lieutenant Torasso (Unknown) [Replacement]
Major Rizzolli (Unknown) [Replacement]
Lieutenant Torasso (Unknown) [Replacement]
Major Rizzolli (Unknown) [Replacement]
Lieutenant Torasso (Unknown) [Replacement]
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[Broadway]
1992
Adam [Replacement]
[Replacement]
(Understudy)
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[Off-Broadway]
1991
Man 1 (Break)/ Man (Agnes)/ Man in Dirty Dungarees (Eulogy for Mister Hamm)/ Cabbie (Lucky Nurse)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Brother Boxer
Brother Boxer (elder of the church)
Brother Boxer
Brother Boxer (elder of the church)
Movies
Collision Course
[ 1989 ] Drag Race Psenger
[ 1989 ] Drag Race Psenger
Malcolm X
[ 1992 ] Customer
[ 1992 ] Customer
North
[ 1994 ] Umpire
[ 1994 ] Umpire
Sweet Nothing
[ 1995 ] Mark the Cop
[ 1995 ] Mark the Cop
The Juror
[ 1996 ] Stockbroker
[ 1996 ] Stockbroker
The Peacemaker
[ 1997 ] NYPD Cop
[ 1997 ] NYPD Cop
The Opportunists
[ 1999 ] Arnon Morris
[ 1999 ] Arnon Morris
The Hurricane
[ 1999 ] Earl Martin
[ 1999 ] Earl Martin
Gloria
[ 1999 ] Male Guard
[ 1999 ] Male Guard
Our Song
[ 2000 ] Benjamin
[ 2000 ] Benjamin
Three Days of Rain
[ 2002 ] Jim
[ 2002 ] Jim
Downtown: A Street Tale
[ 2004 ] Sergeant Williams
[ 2004 ] Sergeant Williams
The Immaculate Misconception
[ 2006 ] Butch
[ 2006 ] Butch
Find Me Guilty
[ 2006 ] James Whington
[ 2006 ] James Whington
A Crime
[ 2006 ] Will
[ 2006 ] Will
Chapter 27
[ 2007 ] Cabbie
[ 2007 ] Cabbie
Noise
[ 2007 ] Judge Gibson
[ 2007 ] Judge Gibson
American Gangster
[ 2007 ] Private Doctor
[ 2007 ] Private Doctor
Evening
[ 2007 ] Ray
[ 2007 ] Ray
Boy Wonder
[ 2010 ] Bill Baldwin
[ 2010 ] Bill Baldwin
Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight
[ 2013 ] Chauncey Eskridge
[ 2013 ] Chauncey Eskridge
Chasing Taste
[ 2013 ] Noah, Owner of Luke's Lobster
[ 2013 ] Noah, Owner of Luke's Lobster
Romeo and Juliet
[ 2014 ] Lord Capulet
[ 2014 ] Lord Capulet
The Karma Club
[ 2016 ] Dr. Brock
[ 2016 ] Dr. Brock
A Vigilante
[ 2018 ] Lawyer
[ 2018 ] Lawyer
The Public's Much Ado About Nothing
[ 2019 ] Leonato
[ 2019 ] Leonato
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] Sunday Legend #1
[ 2021 ] Sunday Legend #1
Vacation Friends
[ 2021 ] Larry
[ 2021 ] Larry
TV Shows
100 Centre Street
Charlie the Bridgeman
Charlie the Bridgeman
Gossip Girl
Horace Rogers
Horace Rogers
House of Cards
Barney Hull
Barney Hull
Law & Order
Judge Lester Poole, Rolando August, Walters' Attorney
Judge Lester Poole, Rolando August, Walters' Attorney
NYPD Blue
Lowell Griffin, Bus Driver
Lowell Griffin, Bus Driver
Power
Rev. Maverick Macedon, Reverend Macedon, Reverend Maverick Macedon
Rev. Maverick Macedon, Reverend Macedon, Reverend Maverick Macedon
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Chuck Cooper, Trouble in Mind
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Chuck Cooper, Trouble in Mind
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Chuck Cooper, Trouble in Mind
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Chuck Cooper, Choir Boy
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Chuck Cooper, The Piano Lesson
winner
The Lortels - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actor
Chuck Cooper, The Piano Lesson
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Featured Actor - Musical
Chuck Cooper, The Life
winner
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Chuck Cooper, The Life
Videos
VIDEO: First Look at LaChanze, Chuck Cooper & More in TROUBLE IN MIND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2021-11-17 16:39:57
Broadway Rewind: AMAZING GRACE Sings Out on Broadway with Josh Young and More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-10-25 15:01:00
Broadway Rewind: Orlando Bloom and Condola Rashad Bring ROMEO AND JULIET Back to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-09-03 17:01:00
VIDEO: Sara Bareilles Talks Making LITTLE VOICE on THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2020-08-13 06:21:26
Broadway Rewind: FINIAN'S RAINBOW Makes Broadway Look to the Sky in 2009!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-05-07 16:31:00
TV: Watch Highlights from MCP's Star-Studded JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Concert!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-02-18 11:30:28
TV: Watch a Sneak Peek of MCP's JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-02-15 12:01:00
VIDEO: Watch The Public Theater's Full Production of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Starring Danielle Brooks and Grantham Coleman
by Stephi Wild - 2019-11-25 08:44:43
VIDEO: Danielle Brooks Wants to Bring MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING to Broadway
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-07-25 10:22:09
TV: Raul Esparza, Jin Ha & More Give Sneak Peek of Encores! ROAD SHOW
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-07-18 09:55:58
TV: Danielle Brooks Stars In MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING At Shakespeare In The Park
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-06-11 17:09:21
VIDEO: CHOIR BOY Cast Performs 'Rockin' Jerusalem' at the TONY AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-06-10 10:49:48
News
Photos: Inside the 2025 Fred Ebb Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025
The Fred Ebb Foundation presented the 21st annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Sophie Boyce and Veronica Mansour. Go inside the event in new photos.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025
The Fred Ebb Foundation presented the 21st annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Sophie Boyce and Veronica Mansour. Go inside the event in new photos.
Photos: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Opens At New World Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025
This past weekend, the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and friends celebrated their opening night. Check out photos of the star-studded cast and guests, including members of he original Broadway cast!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025
This past weekend, the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and friends celebrated their opening night. Check out photos of the star-studded cast and guests, including members of he original Broadway cast!
Photos: On The Opening Night Red Carpet For THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 17, 2025
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 17, 2025
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is Returning to Wharton Center in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025
Dog Man: The Musical, based on the best-selling book series by Dav Pilkey, will return to Wharton Center in November. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025
Dog Man: The Musical, based on the best-selling book series by Dav Pilkey, will return to Wharton Center in November. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Lilli Cooper and More to Join WOMEN IN JAZZ at Kaye Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2025
Broadway's Lilli Cooper and Maya Days will join jazz artists Hilary Kole and Madeleine Peyroux for 'Women in Jazz' at Kaye Playhouse. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2025
Broadway's Lilli Cooper and Maya Days will join jazz artists Hilary Kole and Madeleine Peyroux for 'Women in Jazz' at Kaye Playhouse. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: THE IMAGINARY INVALID Opens at New World Stages
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 3, 2025
RED BULL THEATER is presenting the Off-Broadway production of The Imaginary Invalid by Molière, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher and directed by Jesse Berger. See photos from opening!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 3, 2025
RED BULL THEATER is presenting the Off-Broadway production of The Imaginary Invalid by Molière, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher and directed by Jesse Berger. See photos from opening!
Photos: REDWOOD Duo Idina Menzel and Tina Landau Honored At New Dramatists Luncheon
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 28, 2025
New Dramatists honored Tina Landau, an award-winning playwright, lyricist, and director (Redwood, Floyd Collins, SpongeBob SquarePants), and Tony Award winner Idina Menzel (Redwood, Wicked, Rent) at its recent spring gala! Check out photos from the event!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 28, 2025
New Dramatists honored Tina Landau, an award-winning playwright, lyricist, and director (Redwood, Floyd Collins, SpongeBob SquarePants), and Tony Award winner Idina Menzel (Redwood, Wicked, Rent) at its recent spring gala! Check out photos from the event!
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of DEAD OUTLAW
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 29, 2025
Earlier this week, Dead Outlaw officially opened on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre! BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals here.
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 29, 2025
Earlier this week, Dead Outlaw officially opened on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre! BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals here.
Judy Kuhn, Patrick Page, and More Join New Album 'Lives of the Artists'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2025
On May 2, 2025, Broadway composer Mel Marvin (Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Yentl, Tintypes) will release LIVES OF THE ARTISTS, a concept album, featuring a dozen multi-talented theater and recording artists.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2025
On May 2, 2025, Broadway composer Mel Marvin (Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Yentl, Tintypes) will release LIVES OF THE ARTISTS, a concept album, featuring a dozen multi-talented theater and recording artists.
Jordan Donica & More Join TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2024
RED BULL THEATER has revealed final additions to the cast of the one-night-only, all-star benefit performance of the award-winning musical Two Gentlemen of Verona. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2024
RED BULL THEATER has revealed final additions to the cast of the one-night-only, all-star benefit performance of the award-winning musical Two Gentlemen of Verona. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Chuck Cooper, Taylor Iman Jones, André De Shields To Lead TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2024
A benefit concert of TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA featuring Chuck Cooper, Taylor Iman Jones, and André De Shields will take place on December 16th at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2024
A benefit concert of TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA featuring Chuck Cooper, Taylor Iman Jones, and André De Shields will take place on December 16th at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Comes to The Eisemann Center in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024
The Eisemann Center will present TheaterWorksUSA’s Dog Man: The Musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Dog Man: The Musical will be presented in January 2025 in the Hill Performance Hall.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024
The Eisemann Center will present TheaterWorksUSA’s Dog Man: The Musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Dog Man: The Musical will be presented in January 2025 in the Hill Performance Hall.
CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL and EL OTRO OZ to Play Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 2, 2024
Center Theatre Group will present two TheaterWorksUSA's productions at the Kirk Douglas Theatre – Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical from November 22, 2024 to January 5, 2025 and the return of El Otro Oz, a bilingual musical inspired by The Wizard of Oz from March 29 to April 13, 2025.
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 2, 2024
Center Theatre Group will present two TheaterWorksUSA's productions at the Kirk Douglas Theatre – Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical from November 22, 2024 to January 5, 2025 and the return of El Otro Oz, a bilingual musical inspired by The Wizard of Oz from March 29 to April 13, 2025.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Returns to BroadwaySF
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024
BroadwaySF, an ATG Entertainment company, will welcome the return of TheaterWorksUSA’s NY Times Critic’s Pick, Dog Man: The Musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Dog Man: The Musical will be presented January 4 & 5, 2025 at San Francisco’s Curran Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024
BroadwaySF, an ATG Entertainment company, will welcome the return of TheaterWorksUSA’s NY Times Critic’s Pick, Dog Man: The Musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Dog Man: The Musical will be presented January 4 & 5, 2025 at San Francisco’s Curran Theatre.
Red Bull Theater Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring Productions, Readings & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2024
Red Bull Theater has revealed its 2024-25 season with a lineup of productions, readings, and special events available both in-person and online.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2024
Red Bull Theater has revealed its 2024-25 season with a lineup of productions, readings, and special events available both in-person and online.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is Coming to Southern Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2024
CAPA will present THEATERWORKSUSA’S production of Dog Man: The Musical, based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2024
CAPA will present THEATERWORKSUSA’S production of Dog Man: The Musical, based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of JOB
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 5, 2024
Job, the new play by Max Wolf Friedlich, opened just last week at the Hayes Theatre on Broadway and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration. Check out photos from the star-studded arrivals here!
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 5, 2024
Job, the new play by Max Wolf Friedlich, opened just last week at the Hayes Theatre on Broadway and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration. Check out photos from the star-studded arrivals here!
Photos: Go Inside the Farewell Gathering for TITANIC at Encores!
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 29, 2024
Titanic concluded its run as part of New York City Center Encores! on Sunday, June 23rd. The company held a closing celebration, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 29, 2024
Titanic concluded its run as part of New York City Center Encores! on Sunday, June 23rd. The company held a closing celebration, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!
Video: Original TITANIC Cast Member Victoria Clark Misses the Boat At Tonight's Encores! Performance
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2024
Watch as Tony Award-winner Victoria Clark, who played Alice Beane in the original Broadway company of Titanic, makes a special appearance on the New York City Center stage below!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2024
Watch as Tony Award-winner Victoria Clark, who played Alice Beane in the original Broadway company of Titanic, makes a special appearance on the New York City Center stage below!
Video: More Highlights from Encores! TITANIC
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 13, 2024
Titanic has arrived at New York City Center, closing the Encores! season this month. Check out more video clips of the cast, including 'Barrett's Song,' 'Still,' and 'The Proposal.'
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 13, 2024
Titanic has arrived at New York City Center, closing the Encores! season this month. Check out more video clips of the cast, including 'Barrett's Song,' 'Still,' and 'The Proposal.'
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Chuck Cooper been in?
Chuck Cooper has appeared on Broadway in 18 shows.
How many West End shows has Chuck Cooper been in?
Chuck Cooper has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Chuck Cooper been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Trouble in Mind, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Trouble in Mind, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Trouble in Mind, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Choir Boy, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Piano Lesson, Outstanding Featured Actor (The Lortels) for The Piano Lesson, Best Featured Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Life and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Life.
What awards has Chuck Cooper won?
Chuck Cooper has won the Outstanding Featured Actor award at The Lortel Awards for his performance in The Piano Lesson. Additionally, he received the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for his role in The Life.
Videos