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Stuart Cooper

b. 1942

American-born British actor and filmmaker

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About Stuart Cooper

Born 1942. Stuart Cooper is an American film director, actor, screenwriter, television director and director.

Stuart W. Cooper (born 1942) is an American filmmaker, actor and writer.

Career Cooper was a resident of the United Kingdom in the 1960s and 1970s where his most notable film appearance was as one of The Dirty Dozen, Roscoe Lever, in 1967. His other film roles included I'll Never Forget What's'isname (1967) as one of Oliver Reed's film crew, and Subterfuge (1968) starring Gene Barry and Joan Collins.

Overlord, his 1975 WWII collage docudrama, originally failed to get US theatrical distribution and was only shown there in select screenings and on television (including a run on California's Z Channel in 1982, which was highlighted in the acclaimed 2004 TV documentary film Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession).

Accolades His 1974 film Little Malcolm was entered into the 24th Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the Silver Bear. The following year, Overlord won the Silver Bear – Special Jury Prize at the 25th Berlin Festival.

Filmography

As director +Short filmsTitleYearA Test of Violence 1969

As actor TitleYearRoleNotesThe Dirty Dozen 1967 Roscoe Lever I'll Never Forget What's'isname 1967 Lewis Force Subterfuge 1968 Dubrossman

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Born
1942, Hoboken
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Education
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Stuart Cooper?

American-born British actor and filmmaker

When was Stuart Cooper born?

Stuart Cooper was born in 1942 in Hoboken.

What is Stuart Cooper's occupation?

Stuart Cooper is a film director, actor, screenwriter, television director and director.

What nationality is Stuart Cooper?

Stuart Cooper is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stuart Cooper

· Wikidata: Q3500787

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