Gordon Cooper
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 6, 1927 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA
- Died
- October 4, 2004
- Active Years
- 1963–2020 (58 Years)
- Total Credits
- 13 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Gordon Cooper (Acting).
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Name: Leroy Gordon "Gordo" Cooper Jr. (also L. Gordon Coope).
Profession (Bio): American aerospace engineer, test pilot, United States Air Force pilot, and the youngest of the seven original astronauts in Project Mercury.
Profession (Acting): Actor.
Birthday: March 6, 1927.
Place of Birth: Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA.
Death: October 4, 2004 (age 77).
Place of Death: Ventura, California, USA.
Acting Credits: Primus (1971), The Munsters Today (1988), and CHiPs (1977).
Spouses: Susan Theresa Taylor and Gertrude Bernice 'Trudy' Olson.
Leroy Gordon "Gordo" Cooper Jr., also known as L. Gordon Coope, was an American actor, aerospace engineer, test pilot, and United States Air Force pilot. Born on March 6, 1927, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA, he was the youngest of the seven original astronauts in Project Mercury, the first human space program of the United States. His acting credits include Primus (1971), CHiPs (1977), and The Munsters Today (1988). He was married to Susan Theresa Taylor and Gertrude Bernice 'Trudy' Olson. Cooper died on October 4, 2004, at the age of 77 in Ventura, California, USA.
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"Leroy Gordon "Gordo" Cooper Jr., also known as L. Gordon Coope, was an American actor, aerospace engineer, test pilot, and United States Air Force pilot. Born on March 6, 1927, in Shawnee,
Career overview
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Source [1]: Known for Acting. 13 known credits. Birthday: March 6, 1927. Death: October 4, 2004. Birthplace: Shawnee, Oklahoma. Also known as L. Gordon Coope.
Source [2]: Actor. Known for Primus (1971), The Munsters Today (1988), and CHiPs (1977). Married to Susan Theresa Taylor and Gertrude Bernice 'Trudy' Olson. Died Oct 4, 2004 in Ventura, California.
Source [3]: Bio: Leroy Gordon "Gordo" Cooper Jr. was an American aerospace engineer, test pilot, US Air Force pilot, and youngest of seven original astronauts in Project Mercury.
Source [4]: Bio: Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr. (March 6, 1927 – October 4, 2004) was an American aerospace engineer, test pilot, US Air Force pilot, and youngest of seven original astronauts in Project Mercury.
Source [5]: Actor Guide.
Source [6]: Broadway/Theatre credits mentioned (no specific titles or dates provided in the snippet).
Subject: Gordon Cooper (Actor).
Identity: Also known as L. Gordon Coope. He was an American aerospace engineer, test pilot, and United States Air Force pilot. He was the youngest of the seven original astronauts in Project Mercury, which was the first human space program of the United States.
Acting Career: He is credited with 13 known credits. His work includes appearances in Primus (1971), CHiPs (1977), and The Munsters Today (1988).
Personal Details (if relevant to career/bio): Born March 6, 1927, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Died October 4, 2004, in Ventura, California. He was married to Susan Theresa Taylor and Gertrude Bernice 'Trudy' Olson.
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Gordon Cooper, also known as L. Gordon Coope, was an American aerospace engineer, test pilot, and United States Air Force pilot. He was recognized as the youngest of the seven original astronauts involved in Project Mercury, the first human space program of the United States. Beyond his work in aerospace, Cooper had a career in acting with 13 known credits.
His acting credits include roles in the production Primus in 1971, the television series CHiPs in 1977, and The Munsters Today in 1988. Cooper was born on March 6, 1927, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was married to Susan Theresa Taylor and Gertrude Bernice 'Trudy' Olson. He passed away on October 4, 2004, in Ventura, California, at the age of 77.
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Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr., also known as L. Gordon Coope, was an
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
13 titles- The Phenomenon (2020) as Self - NASA Astronaut (archive footage)
- Apollo: Missions to the Moon (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Apollo: The Forgotten Films (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Dan Aykroyd Unplugged On UFOs (2005) as Self
- Out of the Blue (2003) as Self
- Project Gemini: Bridge to the Moon (2003) as Self
- The Real Men with 'The Right Stuff' (2003) as Self
- Rocket's Red Glare (2000) as Gordon Cooper
- Close Encounters: Proof of Alien Contact (2000) as Self - Astronaut
- UFO (1999) as Self
- American Experience (1988) as Self (archive footage)
- The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969) as Gordon Cooper
- Miss USA (1963) as Self - Judge
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gordon Cooper best known for?
Gordon Cooper is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including American Experience (1988), The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969), Miss USA (1963).
When and where was Gordon Cooper born?
Gordon Cooper was born on March 6, 1927 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA. They passed away on October 4, 2004.
How many credits does Gordon Cooper have?
Gordon Cooper has accumulated over 13 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2020.
What is Gordon Cooper's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Gordon Cooper (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention. No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Plain text only. No preamble. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. Name: Leroy Gordon "Gordo" Coope...
Gordon Cooper by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- American Experience (1988) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 61
- The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969) as Gordon Cooper — aged about 42
- Miss USA (1963) as Self - Judge — aged about 36
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