Chuck Cooper
Date of Birth: November 08, 1954 (71)
Birth Place: Cleveland, OH, USA
Latest News on Chuck Cooper:
- Exclusive: Watch Steven Skybell & Michael Khalid Karadsheh in Scene from THE WINTER'S TALE at Shakespeare in the ParkAug 20, 2026
- Exclusive: Watch 'The Dance of Shepherds and Shepherdesses' from THE WINTER'S TALE at Shakespeare in the ParkAug 18, 2026
- Video: Watch Highlights of Raúl Esparza, Lily Rabe and More in THE WINTER'S TALEAug 14, 2026
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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
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2014
Wally, Charles Gilpin, Langston Hughes, Max Siegel
[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
Lieutenant Torasso (Understudy) [Replacement], Fosca's Father (Understudy) [Replacement], Lieutenant Barri (Understudy) [Replacement], Major Rizzolli (Understudy) [Replacement], Private Augenti (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)
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Connection
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
Exclusive: Watch Steven Skybell & Michael Khalid Karadsheh in Scene from THE WINTER'S TALE at Shakespeare in the Park
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-08-20 14:00:08
Exclusive: Watch 'The Dance of Shepherds and Shepherdesses' from THE WINTER'S TALE at Shakespeare in the Park
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-08-18 17:36:46
Video: Watch Highlights of Raúl Esparza, Lily Rabe and More in THE WINTER'S TALE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-08-14 14:00:40
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
News
Exclusive: Watch Steven Skybell & Michael Khalid Karadsheh in Scene from THE WINTER'S TALE at Shakespeare in the Park
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 20, 2026
Wrapping up The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park season is The Winter's Tale, now running at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Veteran director Daniel Sullivan returns to The Delacorte with his 12th production for Free Shakespeare in the Park. Check out an exclusive clip featuring Skybell and Karadsheh in this video.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 20, 2026
Wrapping up The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park season is The Winter's Tale, now running at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Veteran director Daniel Sullivan returns to The Delacorte with his 12th production for Free Shakespeare in the Park. Check out an exclusive clip featuring Skybell and Karadsheh in this video.
Exclusive: Watch 'The Dance of Shepherds and Shepherdesses' from THE WINTER'S TALE at Shakespeare in the Park
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 18, 2026
Wrapping up The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park season is The Winter's Tale, now running at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Veteran director Daniel Sullivan returns to The Delacorte with his 12th production for Free Shakespeare in the Park. Watch in this exclusive clip as the company takes to the stage to perform The Dance of Shepherds and Shepherdesses.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 18, 2026
Wrapping up The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park season is The Winter's Tale, now running at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Veteran director Daniel Sullivan returns to The Delacorte with his 12th production for Free Shakespeare in the Park. Watch in this exclusive clip as the company takes to the stage to perform The Dance of Shepherds and Shepherdesses.
Video: Watch Highlights of Raúl Esparza, Lily Rabe and More in THE WINTER'S TALE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2026
The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park is currently presenting The Winter's Tale at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Get a first look at footage from the production!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2026
The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park is currently presenting The Winter's Tale at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Get a first look at footage from the production!
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL to Return to the Kirk Douglas Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
Center Theatre Group will bring back TWTheatricals' production of DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL, based on Dav Pilkey's bestselling books, to the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
Center Theatre Group will bring back TWTheatricals' production of DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL, based on Dav Pilkey's bestselling books, to the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City.
Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet For THE WINTER'S TALE
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 14, 2026
The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park continues this summer with the second production of THE WINTER’S TALE at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Veteran director Daniel Sullivan returns to The Delacorte with his 12th production for Free Shakespeare in the Park. Check out photos from the opening night red carpet below!
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 14, 2026
The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park continues this summer with the second production of THE WINTER’S TALE at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Veteran director Daniel Sullivan returns to The Delacorte with his 12th production for Free Shakespeare in the Park. Check out photos from the opening night red carpet below!
Photos: THE WINTER'S TALE Cast Celebrates Opening Night at Shakespeare in the Park
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 12, 2026
The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park continues this summer with the second production of THE WINTER’S TALE at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Veteran director Daniel Sullivan returns to The Delacorte with his 12th production for Free Shakespeare in the Park. Check out photos from inside opening night with the cast and creative team below!
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 12, 2026
The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park continues this summer with the second production of THE WINTER’S TALE at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Veteran director Daniel Sullivan returns to The Delacorte with his 12th production for Free Shakespeare in the Park. Check out photos from inside opening night with the cast and creative team below!
Review Roundup: THE WINTER'S TALE Opens as Part of Free Shakespeare in the Park
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2026
The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park is continuing with THE WINTER’S TALE at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park.The production will run through Sunday, August 23. Read the reviews here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2026
The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park is continuing with THE WINTER’S TALE at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park.The production will run through Sunday, August 23. Read the reviews here!
Photos: First Look at the Public Theater's THE WINTER'S TALE at Shakespeare in the Park
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 6, 2026
The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park continues this summer with the second production of THE WINTER’S TALE at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Check out first photos of the cast in action!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 6, 2026
The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park continues this summer with the second production of THE WINTER’S TALE at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Check out first photos of the cast in action!
Top Off-Broadway Shows for August 2026, with Julia Lester, Lily Rabe, Raúl Esparza & More
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 1, 2026
What’s happening Off-Broadway in August? August 2026 is packed with exciting shows, including a star-studded Shakespeare in the Park production of The Winter's Tale, featuring Lily Rabe, Raúl Esparza and more.
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 1, 2026
What’s happening Off-Broadway in August? August 2026 is packed with exciting shows, including a star-studded Shakespeare in the Park production of The Winter's Tale, featuring Lily Rabe, Raúl Esparza and more.
Photos: Raúl Esparza, Lily Rabe and More in Rehearsals for THE WINTER'S TALE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026
The Public Theater will resume Free Shakespeare in the Park with this summer’s second production of The Winter's Tale at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Check out photos of Lily Rabe, Raul Esparza and more in rehearsals.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026
The Public Theater will resume Free Shakespeare in the Park with this summer’s second production of The Winter's Tale at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Check out photos of Lily Rabe, Raul Esparza and more in rehearsals.
Raúl Esparza, Lily Rabe and More to Star in THE WINTER’S TALE at Free Shakespeare in the Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2026
The Public Theater has revealed the full cast for the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of The Winter's Tale at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park, featuring Raul Esparza, Lily Rabe, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2026
The Public Theater has revealed the full cast for the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of The Winter's Tale at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park, featuring Raul Esparza, Lily Rabe, and more.
Photos: Inside the 2026 Dramatists Guild of America Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026
The Dramatists Guild of America celebrated its 2026 Awards on Monday, April 27, 2026, in New York City, honoring a remarkable group of playwrights, composers, lyricists, librettists, theater artists, and advocates whose work continues to shape the American theatre. Check out photos here.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026
The Dramatists Guild of America celebrated its 2026 Awards on Monday, April 27, 2026, in New York City, honoring a remarkable group of playwrights, composers, lyricists, librettists, theater artists, and advocates whose work continues to shape the American theatre. Check out photos here.
Photos: Michael Urie, Lilli Cooper, and More Attend THE FEAR OF 13 Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 16, 2026
The stars came out for opening night of The Fear of 13, including Michael Urie, Lilli Cooper, Common, Anna Wintour, and many more. Check out the photos from the red carpet here!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 16, 2026
The stars came out for opening night of The Fear of 13, including Michael Urie, Lilli Cooper, Common, Anna Wintour, and many more. Check out the photos from the red carpet here!
THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM Comes to the MAC
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026
TheaterWorksUSA will present THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM at the MAC, offering a theatrical journey through space for family audiences.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026
TheaterWorksUSA will present THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM at the MAC, offering a theatrical journey through space for family audiences.
2026 TRU LOVE BENEFIT Celebrated Tonya Pinkins, Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane
by Gillian Blum - Feb 14, 2026
Despite sub-zero temperatures, a nearly full house of theater lovers braved the cold to come together for a warm celebration at Green Room 42 in Manhattan, on Sunday, February 8.
by Gillian Blum - Feb 14, 2026
Despite sub-zero temperatures, a nearly full house of theater lovers braved the cold to come together for a warm celebration at Green Room 42 in Manhattan, on Sunday, February 8.
Theater Resources Unlimited Shares Updated Cast And Honorees For 2026 TRU LOVE BENEFIT
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026
Theater Resources Unlimited has announced updated casting and honorees for its upcoming TRU Love Benefit. The annual fundraiser will celebrate leaders in theater production, digital access, and humanitarian advocacy.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026
Theater Resources Unlimited has announced updated casting and honorees for its upcoming TRU Love Benefit. The annual fundraiser will celebrate leaders in theater production, digital access, and humanitarian advocacy.
Theater Resources Unlimited To Announce Cast And Honorees For 2026 TRU LOVE BENEFIT
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026
Theater Resources Unlimited will present its 2026 TRU Love Benefit honoring leaders and artists from the theater community. The event will feature performances by Broadway veterans and emerging artists, along with awards recognizing artistic and humanitarian contributions.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026
Theater Resources Unlimited will present its 2026 TRU Love Benefit honoring leaders and artists from the theater community. The event will feature performances by Broadway veterans and emerging artists, along with awards recognizing artistic and humanitarian contributions.
Red Bull Theater To Present SEJANUS IN REVELATION Readings SerIes
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2026
Red Bull Theater will present Sejanus by Ben Jonson as part of its OBIE Award–winning Revelation Readings series. Adapted and directed by Nathan Winkelstein, the reading will be performed live in New York and streamed online.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2026
Red Bull Theater will present Sejanus by Ben Jonson as part of its OBIE Award–winning Revelation Readings series. Adapted and directed by Nathan Winkelstein, the reading will be performed live in New York and streamed online.
Exclusive: Hear 'My Sister, Naomi' from CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL Original Cast Recording
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025
Center Stage Records will release the original cast recording of Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical, the TheaterWorksUSA production based on Dav Pilkey’s book series. BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen of the album with a new single, 'My Sister, Naomi,' Watch the video!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025
Center Stage Records will release the original cast recording of Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical, the TheaterWorksUSA production based on Dav Pilkey’s book series. BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen of the album with a new single, 'My Sister, Naomi,' Watch the video!
Photos: Inside the 2025 Fred Ebb Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 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 3, 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.
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 won the Outstanding Featured Actor award at the Lortels for The Piano Lesson.
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