Chuck Cooper
Birth Place: Cleveland, OH, USA
Latest News on Chuck Cooper:
Photos: Go Inside the Farewell Gathering for TITANIC at Encores! (Jun 29, 2024)
Video: Original TITANIC Cast Member Victoria Clark Misses the Boat At Tonight's Encores! Performance (Jun 13, 2024)
Video: More Highlights from Encores! TITANIC (Jun 13, 2024)
Photos: Go Inside the Farewell Gathering for TITANIC at Encores! (Jun 29, 2024)
Video: Original TITANIC Cast Member Victoria Clark Misses the Boat At Tonight's Encores! Performance (Jun 13, 2024)
Video: More Highlights from Encores! TITANIC (Jun 13, 2024)
Chuck Cooper 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
Chuck Cooper Photos
Chuck Cooper STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2020
Jacob
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2003
The Dryer/The Bus
The Dryer/The Bus
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2002
Jaguar Senior/Dregster Dupree
Jaguar Senior/Dregster Dupree
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
Private Augenti (Understudy) [Replacement]
Major Rizzolli (Understudy) [Replacement]
Lieutenant Torasso (Understudy) [Replacement]
Lieutenant Barri (Understudy) [Replacement]
Fosca's Father (Understudy) [Replacement]
[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)
Chuck Cooper 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
A Crime
[ 2006 ] Will
[ 2006 ] Will
Find Me Guilty
[ 2006 ] James Whington
[ 2006 ] James Whington
The Immaculate Misconception
[ 2006 ] Butch
[ 2006 ] Butch
Noise
[ 2007 ] Judge Gibson
[ 2007 ] Judge Gibson
American Gangster
[ 2007 ] Private Doctor
[ 2007 ] Private Doctor
Evening
[ 2007 ] Ray
[ 2007 ] Ray
Chapter 27
[ 2007 ] Cabbie
[ 2007 ] Cabbie
Boy Wonder
[ 2010 ] Bill Baldwin
[ 2010 ] Bill Baldwin
Chasing Taste
[ 2013 ] Noah, Owner of Luke's Lobster
[ 2013 ] Noah, Owner of Luke's Lobster
Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight
[ 2013 ] Chauncey Eskridge
[ 2013 ] Chauncey Eskridge
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
Vacation Friends
[ 2021 ] Larry
[ 2021 ] Larry
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] Sunday Legend #1
[ 2021 ] Sunday Legend #1
Chuck Cooper 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
Chuck Cooper 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
Chuck Cooper Videos
VIDEO: First Look at LaChanze, Chuck Cooper & More in TROUBLE IN MIND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2021
Broadway Rewind: AMAZING GRACE Sings Out on Broadway with Josh Young and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 25, 2020
Broadway Rewind: Orlando Bloom and Condola Rashad Bring ROMEO AND JULIET Back to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 3, 2020
Broadway Rewind: FINIAN'S RAINBOW Makes Broadway Look to the Sky in 2009!
by Nicole Rosky - May 7, 2020
TV: Watch Highlights from MCP's Star-Studded JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Concert!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2020
TV: Watch a Sneak Peek of MCP's JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 15, 2020
VIDEO: Danielle Brooks Wants to Bring MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING to Broadway
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 25, 2019
TV: Raul Esparza, Jin Ha & More Give Sneak Peek of Encores! ROAD SHOW
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 18, 2019
TV: Danielle Brooks Stars In MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING At Shakespeare In The Park
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2019
VIDEO: CHOIR BOY Cast Performs 'Rockin' Jerusalem' at the TONY AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 10, 2019
Chuck Cooper News
Photos: Go Inside the Farewell Gathering for TITANIC at Encores!
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!
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
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!
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
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.'
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.'
Video: Watch Jesse Eisenberg Make a Cameo in TITANIC at Encores!
Watch as Jesse Eisenberg makes his New York City debut in Titanic!
Watch as Jesse Eisenberg makes his New York City debut in Titanic!
Review Roundup: TITANIC Sets Sail at Encores!
Titanic has sailed into New York City Center, closing the Encores! season this month. Check out what the critics are saying!
Titanic has sailed into New York City Center, closing the Encores! season this month. Check out what the critics are saying!
Photos: TITANIC Sails Into City Center with An All-Star Cast!
Titanic has sailed into New York City Center, closing the Encores! season this month. Check out photos of the star-studded company in action below!
Titanic has sailed into New York City Center, closing the Encores! season this month. Check out photos of the star-studded company in action below!
Video: Highlights From TITANIC at New York City Center Encores!
Watch highlights from Titanic at New York City Center Encores!
Watch highlights from Titanic at New York City Center Encores!
Photos: The Cast of Encores! TITANIC Meets the Press
Titanic is sailing into New York City Center, closing the Encores! season this month. Check out photos of the company meeting the press here!
Titanic is sailing into New York City Center, closing the Encores! season this month. Check out photos of the company meeting the press here!
Video: TITANIC Sails On Into Rehearsals at Encores!
In this vide, watch as the cast and creative team of Encores! Titanic chats more about the epic show and performs 'Godspeed Titanic,' 'The Proposal/The Night Was Alive,' and 'Lady's Maid.'
In this vide, watch as the cast and creative team of Encores! Titanic chats more about the epic show and performs 'Godspeed Titanic,' 'The Proposal/The Night Was Alive,' and 'Lady's Maid.'
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is Coming to Popejoy Hall in December
Popejoy Hall will present TheaterWorksUSA’s Dog Man: The Musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Popejoy Hall will present TheaterWorksUSA’s Dog Man: The Musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 23, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 23, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 23, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Lilli Cooper Joins Chuck and Eddie Cooper in Encores! TITANIC
New York City Center announced that Lilli Cooper will join the cast of Encores! Titanic along with her father Chuck Cooper and brother Eddie Cooper.
New York City Center announced that Lilli Cooper will join the cast of Encores! Titanic along with her father Chuck Cooper and brother Eddie Cooper.
Video: Watch the 30-Piece Encores! Orchestra Rehearse TITANIC
In this video, go inside the first day of rehearsals for the 30-piece Encores! Orchestra of Titanic, the final show in the 30th Encores! series. Guest Music Director Rob Berman speaks about bringing Maury Yeston's Tony-winning score to life, and original orchestrator Jonathan Tunick marvels over hearing his orchestrations played by the Encores! Orchestra.
In this video, go inside the first day of rehearsals for the 30-piece Encores! Orchestra of Titanic, the final show in the 30th Encores! series. Guest Music Director Rob Berman speaks about bringing Maury Yeston's Tony-winning score to life, and original orchestrator Jonathan Tunick marvels over hearing his orchestrations played by the Encores! Orchestra.
Jose Llana Replaces Conrad Ricamora in TITANIC at Encores!
Jose Llana will now be playing the role of Thomas Andrews in Encores! Titanic, replacing his Here Lies Love costar Conrad Ricamora. Ricamora will reprise his role in the Broadway transfer of Oh, Mary!, which is set to begin performances on June 26 at the Lyceum Theatre.
Jose Llana will now be playing the role of Thomas Andrews in Encores! Titanic, replacing his Here Lies Love costar Conrad Ricamora. Ricamora will reprise his role in the Broadway transfer of Oh, Mary!, which is set to begin performances on June 26 at the Lyceum Theatre.
The Growing Stage Reveals Four Finalists For New Play-Reading Festival
The Growing Stage: The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey, will present the four finalists for their New Play-Reading Festival.
The Growing Stage: The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey, will present the four finalists for their New Play-Reading Festival.
Ashley Blanchet, Adam Chanler-Berat & More Complete the Cast of TITANIC at Encores!
The complete cast has been revealed for the New York City Center Encores! production of Titanic! Learn about the cast and see how to purchase tickets.
The complete cast has been revealed for the New York City Center Encores! production of Titanic! Learn about the cast and see how to purchase tickets.
BWW Q&A: Rob Fisher on SWEENEY TODD at Virginia Arts Festival
Virginia Arts Festival has cast one of Broadway’s leading lights in the role of a new, key position at the Festival: The Goode Family Artistic Advisor for Musical Theater and American Songbook.
Virginia Arts Festival has cast one of Broadway’s leading lights in the role of a new, key position at the Festival: The Goode Family Artistic Advisor for Musical Theater and American Songbook.
Donna Lynne Champlin & More to Star in SWEENEY TODD at Virginia Arts Festival
Virginia Arts Festival will present Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical Sweeney Todd in an orchestral performance. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Virginia Arts Festival will present Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical Sweeney Todd in an orchestral performance. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Go Inside Roundabout's 2024 Gala, Honoring Kenny Leon and the Rudin Family
Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated its 2024 Gala, honoring Kenny Leon and The Rudin Family. Check out the photos here!
Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated its 2024 Gala, honoring Kenny Leon and The Rudin Family. Check out the photos here!
The Public Theater Sets Traveling Free Shakespeare in the Park Schedule for Summer 2024
The Public Theater will present GO PUBLIC! A Festival of Free Shakespeare in the Park, featuring a suite of free summer programming taking place across all five boroughs. Learn more about The Public's summer 2024 season.
The Public Theater will present GO PUBLIC! A Festival of Free Shakespeare in the Park, featuring a suite of free summer programming taking place across all five boroughs. Learn more about The Public's summer 2024 season.
Chuck Cooper 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?
Chuck Cooper has been nominated for the following awards: Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Trouble in Mind, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Trouble in Mind, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for Trouble in Mind, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Choir Boy, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for The Piano Lesson, Outstanding Featured Actor at The Lortels for The Piano Lesson, Best Featured Actor - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Life, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for The Life.
What awards has Chuck Cooper won?
Chuck Cooper has won the Outstanding Featured Actor award at The Lortels for his performance in The Piano Lesson. He also won the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for his role in The Life.
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