Dominic Cooper
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| Born | Dominic Cooper 2 June 1978 Greenwich, London, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001-present |
Dominic Cooper (born 2 June 1978) is an English actor.
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[edit] Biography
Cooper is from Greenwich, London.[1] He attended the Thomas Tallis School in Kidbrooke, and trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, graduating in 2000.
[edit] Career
Cooper originated the role of Dakin in the original London stage production of Alan Bennett's play The History Boys, having been involved in The History Boys from its very first reading.[2] He also appeared in the Broadway, Sydney, Wellington and Hong Kong productions and radio and film versions of the play.[3][4][5][6] He has had notable roles in the Royal National Theatre's adaptation of the His Dark Materials trilogy where he played the lead character Will Parry, the TV series Down To Earth and Sense & Sensibility, and the film Starter for 10.
He appears in the forthcoming films The Duchess and An Education, as well as adaptations of Mamma Mia! and Brief Interviews with Hideous Men and the BBC drama God on Trial. He is attached to star in the film City of Birds.
[edit] Recognition and awards
Cooper was nominated for a 2006 Drama Desk Award for his work on the Broadway production of The History Boys.[7]
He was nominated for the for Most Promising Newcomer (On Screen) award at the 2006 British Independent Film Awards[8] and has been nominated for the British Film Critics Circle's 2006 award for British actor in support[9] for his work on the film version of The History Boys.
[edit] Selected credits
[edit] Theatre
- Mother Clap’s Molly House (Lyttelton Theatre, Royal National Theatre, 2001), Thomas/ Josh
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (Royal Shakespeare Company, 2002), Puck
- Caryl Churchill Events (Royal Court Theatre, 2002)
- Call To Prayer (RADA/ Operating Theatre Company, 2003 - rehearsed reading)
- His Dark Materials Parts I & II (Olivier Theatre, Royal National Theatre, 2003/04)
- The History Boys (Lyttelton Theatre, Royal National Theatre, 2004), Dakin
- The History Boys (Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Hong Kong, 2006)
- The History Boys (St James, Wellington, 2006), Dakin
- The History Boys (Sydney Theatre, Sydney, 2006), Dakin
- The History Boys (Broadhurst Theatre, Broadway, 2006), Dakin
[edit] Film
- Anazapta (2001), Clerk
- From Hell (2001), Constable #3
- The Final Curtain (2002), Young Priest
- The Gentleman Thief (2002), PC Merrifield
- I'll Be There (2003), Boyfriend
- Boudica (2003), Unknown
- Breakfast on Pluto (2005), Squaddie at Disco
- The History Boys (2006), Dakin
- Starter For 10 (2006), Spencer
- The Escapist (2008), Lacey
- Mamma Mia! (2008), Sky
- The Duchess (2008), Grey
- An Education (2008), Danny
[edit] Television
- Sense and Sensibility (2008), Willoughby
- Down To Earth (2004), Danny Wood
- The Infinite Worlds of H.G. Wells: Davidson's Eyes (2001), Sidney Davidson
[edit] Radio
- Charlotte's Web (2005), Wilbur
- The All-Colour Vegetarian Cookbook (2005), Damien
- The History Boys (2006), Dakin
[edit] References
- ^ Dominic Cooper, Fresh Face: Broadway.com Buzz. Retrieved on October 17, 2006.
- ^ Bennett, Alan; Nicholas Hytner. The History Boys The Film. Faber & Faber (November 14, 2006), p. viii. ISBN 0865479712.
- ^ Internet Broadway Database: Dominic Cooper Credits on Broadway. Retrieved on October 17, 2006.
- ^ National Theatre : Productions : The History Boys 2004. Retrieved on October 17, 2006.
- ^ The History Boys - Arts Reviews - Arts - Entertainment - smh.com.au. Retrieved on October 17, 2006.
- ^ John Smythe: theatre reviews: NZIAF-THE HISTORY BOYS: More is more. Retrieved on October 17, 2006.
- ^ 2006 - Drama Desk Awards - Nominations. Retrieved on October 17, 2006.
- ^ British Independent Film Awards Announce Nominations (2006-10-26). Retrieved on November 11, 2006.
- ^ Dawtrey, Adam (2006-12-15). Variety.com - London critics favor 'Queen'. Retrieved on December 16, 2006.
[edit] External links
- Dominic Cooper at the Internet Movie Database
- Dominic Cooper at the Internet Broadway Database
- Dominic Cooper Online - Fansite
