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Cooper Thornton

Cooper Thornton

ActingNashville, Tennessee, USA

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". 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

Acting History

2020
2 Minutes of Fame
as Senior Advisor
2019
The Resident
TVas Ollie1 eps
2017
El Camino Christmas
as Stan the Weatherman
2016
Sully
as Jim Whitaker
NCIS: New Orleans
TVas Captain Stark1 eps
2014
Walk of Shame
as Male Blooper Anchor #2
Atlas Shrugged: Part III
as Chick Morrison
Gone Girl
as Doctor
2013
The Congress
as Head Physician (voice)
NCIS
TVas Peter Vandevere1 eps
2012
NCIS: Los Angeles
TVas Kevin Atley2 eps
2011
Red State
as Plastic Wrap Man
I Am Number Four
as Sarah's Dad
2010
Jeffie Was Here
as Minister Thompkins
2009
Brothers and Sisters
TVas Felix Newsome1 eps
Parks and Recreation
TVas Dr. Harris10 eps
Samantha Who?
TVas Instructor1 eps
2008
Changeling
as Prison Guard
My Name Is Earl
TVas Derrick Stone1 eps
2007
Fracture
as Public Defender
Zodiac
as Internal Affairs Agent #1
The Office
TVas Dennis (uncredited)1 eps
Curb Your Enthusiasm
TVas New Renter1 eps
2006
Close to Home
TVas Nathan Meeks1 eps
House
TVas John1 eps
Arrested Development
TVas Baker1 eps
Hannah Montana
TVas Mr. Picker1 eps
2005
The Ring Two
as Father of Emily
Flightplan
as West
Run
as Priest
The King of Queens
TVas Jeff1 eps
The Bernie Mac Show
TVas Stan1 eps
Las Vegas
TVas Jerry Smoltz1 eps
2004
Hawaii
TVas Adam Taylor1 eps
American Dreams
TVas Hotel Receptionist1 eps
Second Time Around
TVas Martin Duran
2003
One on One
TVas Maitre'd1 eps
2002
The Drew Carey Show
TVas Male Passenger1 eps
Grounded for Life
TVas Chris1 eps
Family Law
TVas Roger Emerson1 eps
The Practice
TVas Atty. Jeffrey Palmer1 eps
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
TVas Ned Bookman1 eps
2001
The Guardian
TVas Andrew Renton2 eps
Scrubs
TVas Tommy Tanner1 eps
2000

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Nashville, Tennessee, USA