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Cooper Thornton
Actor

Cooper Thornton

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Nashville, Tennessee, USABirthplace

Biography

Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Cooper grew up focusing primarily on competitive swimming. He received his MFA in Dramatic Performance from the Univ. of Cincinatti College Conservatory of Music (CCM) and then went on for further study at the Welsh College of Music and Drama (Welsh National Conservatoire) in Cardiff, Wales where he was honored as a President's Scholar. He was also honored at the British National Student Drama Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for his one man multi-character show "Life on the Absolute Edge".

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He made his feature film debut in the independent film "Existo" and his Los Angeles theater debut in Arthur Miller's "After The Fall" at The Fountain Theatre for which he won Best Supporting Actor. He now resides in Los Angeles, California with his wife and family. - IMDb Mini Biography

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2025Something's More Than One ThingFilm: Tim
  2. 20202 Minutes of FameFilm: Senior Advisor
  3. 2019Nervous BreakdownFilm: Writer
  4. 2018The ResidentSeries: Ollie (1 episode)
  5. 2017El Camino ChristmasFilm: Stan the Weatherman
  6. 2016SullyFilm: Jim Whitaker
  7. 2014Gone GirlFilm: Doctor
  8. 2014NCIS: New OrleansSeries: Captain Stark (1 episode)
  9. 2014Atlas Shrugged: Part IIIFilm: Chick Morrison
  10. 2014Walk of ShameFilm: Male Blooper Anchor #2
  11. 2013The CongressFilm: Head Physician (voice)
  12. 2013A Good Day to Die HardFilm: S2
  13. 2012Hollywood HeightsSeries: Director (1 episode)
  14. 2011InsideFilm: Agent Stuart McArthur
  15. 2011Red StateFilm: Plastic Wrap Man
  16. 2011I Am Number FourFilm: Sarah's Dad
  17. 2010Jeffie Was HereFilm: Minister Thompkins
  18. 2009NCIS: Los AngelesSeries: Kevin Atley (2 episodes)
  19. 2009Parks and RecreationSeries: Dr. Harris (10 episodes)
  20. 2008ChangelingFilm: Prison Guard
  21. 2007Samantha Who?Series: Instructor (1 episode)
  22. 2007FractureFilm: Public Defender
  23. 2007ZodiacFilm: Internal Affairs Agent #1
  24. 2006Brothers and SistersSeries: Felix Newsome (1 episode)
  25. 2006Hannah MontanaSeries: Mr. Picker (1 episode)
  26. 2005RunFilm: Priest
  27. 2005FlightplanFilm: West
  28. 2005My Name Is EarlSeries: Derrick Stone (1 episode)
  29. 2005Close to HomeSeries: Nathan Meeks (1 episode)
  30. 2005The OfficeSeries: Dennis (uncredited) (1 episode)
  31. 2005The Ring TwoFilm: Father of Emily
  32. 2004HouseSeries: John (1 episode)
  33. 2004Second Time AroundSeries: Martin Duran (1 episode)
  34. 2004HawaiiSeries: Adam Taylor (1 episode)
  35. 2003House of Sand and FogFilm: Gary
  36. 2003Arrested DevelopmentSeries: Baker (1 episode)
  37. 2003NCISSeries: Peter Vandevere (1 episode)
  38. 2003Las VegasSeries: Jerry Smoltz (1 episode)
  39. 2002American DreamsSeries: Hotel Receptionist (1 episode)
  40. 2001The Bernie Mac ShowSeries: Stan (1 episode)
  41. 2001ScrubsSeries: Tommy Tanner (1 episode)
  42. 2001The GuardianSeries: Andrew Renton (2 episodes)
  43. 2001Grounded for LifeSeries: Chris (1 episode)
  44. 2000The Last DanceFilm: Sean
  45. 2000Curb Your EnthusiasmSeries: New Renter (1 episode)
  46. 2000CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationSeries: Ned Bookman (1 episode)
  47. 2000Going HomeFilm: Ray
  48. 1999Family LawSeries: Roger Emerson (1 episode)
  49. 1999ExistoFilm: Vigo
  50. 1998The King of QueensSeries: Jeff (1 episode)
  51. 1997The PracticeSeries: Atty. Jeffrey Palmer (1 episode)
  52. 1995The Drew Carey ShowSeries: Male Passenger (1 episode)

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