Silas Cooper
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 1, 1960 in Abbeville, Louisiana, United States
- Active Years
- 1992–2020 (29 Years)
- Total Credits
- 15 credits in database
Biography
Silas Cooper is an American actor and stunt performer born in Abbeville, Louisiana. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from Tulane University and a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from the Professional Actor Training Program at the University of Washington. His performance career includes work in London, Moscow, and Los Angeles. As a stunt performer, he is known for his work in the 1996 film Multiplicity, where he served as a stunt double for Mr. Keaton. His extensive filmography includes roles in Snake Skin Jacket in 1997 as Patrick, Green Lantern in 2011 as Avionics Tech number two, Colombiana in 2011 as a Customs Officer, The Big Short in 2015 as a Therapy Businessman, Assassination Nation in 2018 as Grace's Father, and The Highwaymen in 2019 as Chief Boyd.
Career overview
Silas Cooper is an American actor and stunt performer born around 1960 in Abbeville, Louisiana. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from Tulane University and a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from the Professional Actor Training Program at the University of Washington. Over the course of his career, he has performed on stage in London, Moscow, and Los Angeles, in addition to his work in film and television.
As a stunt performer, Cooper is recognized for his work in the 1996 film Multiplicity, where he served as a stunt double for Mr. Keaton. His extensive filmography includes roles such as Patrick in the 1997 film Snake Skin Jacket, Avionics Tech number two in Green Lantern, and a customs officer in Colombiana, both released in 2011. His later film appearances include a therapy businessman in The Big Short in 2015, Grace's father in Assassination Nation in 2018, and Chief Boyd in The Highwaymen in 2019. Additional film credits listed in his biography and sources include Schizopolis, A Violent Separation, and Think Like a Dog.
Beyond his film work, Cooper is also known as a television personality and army officer. He starred in the television series Summer House: Martha's Vineyard, which premiered on Bravo TV on May 7, 2023.
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Full Filmography
15 titles- Think Like a Dog (2020) as DJ
- The Highwaymen (2019) as Chief Boyd
- A Violent Separation (2019) as E.R.Doctor
- Assassination Nation (2018) as Grace's Father
- The Big Short (2015) as Therapy Businessman
- NCIS: New Orleans (2014) as Jim Caron
- Green Lantern (2011) as Avionics Tech #2
- Colombiana (2011) as Customs Officer
- Justice for Natalee Holloway (2011) as FBI Agent
- The Chameleon (2010) as BR. PD Cop B
- Acceptance (2009) as Mr. Kurshner
- Snake Skin Jacket (1997) as Patrick
- Schizopolis (1997) as The Mysterious Couple
- House of Secrets (1993) as Dr. Rossman
- A Woman's Secret (1992) as Lionel Webber
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Silas Cooper best known for?
Silas Cooper is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Think Like a Dog (2020), The Highwaymen (2019), A Violent Separation (2019), Assassination Nation (2018).
When and where was Silas Cooper born?
Silas Cooper was born on January 1, 1960 in Abbeville, Louisiana, United States.
How many credits does Silas Cooper have?
Silas Cooper has accumulated over 15 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2020.
What is Silas Cooper's background in cinema and television?
Silas Cooper is an American actor and stunt performer born in Abbeville, Louisiana. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from Tulane University and a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from the Professional Actor Training Program at the University of Washington. His performance career includes work in London, Moscow...
Silas Cooper by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Big Short (2015) as Therapy Businessman — aged about 55
- NCIS: New Orleans (2014) as Jim Caron — aged about 54
- A Violent Separation (2019) as E.R.Doctor — aged about 59
- The Highwaymen (2019) as Chief Boyd — aged about 59
- Think Like a Dog (2020) as DJ — aged about 60
- Colombiana (2011) as Customs Officer — aged about 51
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