Dominic Cooper Bio | Wiki
Dominic Cooper ( Full Name: Dominic Edward Cooper) is a prominent English actor. He is best known for his portrayal of young Howard Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and comic book characters Jesse Custer on the AMC show Preacher (2016–2019). Furthermore, Dominic has also made appearances in the ABC series Agent Carter (2015–16) and Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) among other Marvel productions.
Additionally, he portrayed Sky in Mamma Mia! (2008) and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018), its sequel. Dominic was also cast in significant roles in productions by the Royal Shakespeare Company and Royal National Theatre early in his career. He has also acted in a series of British and American productions. This includes the acclaimed period pieces My Week with Marilyn (2011) and An Education (2009) as well as action films including Need for Speed (2014) and Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012).
Dominic Cooper Age
He was born on June 2, 1978, in Greenwich, London, England. Dominic is 44 years old.
Dominic Cooper Height
He is a man of average stature. Dominic stands at a height of 5 ft 9½ in (Approx 1.77m).
Dominic Cooper Family | Young | Ethnicity
He was born to Brian Cooper and Julie (née Heron) in Greenwich, London, England. Brian is an auctioneer. On the other hand, Julie is a nursery school teacher. Besides, Dominic has twain brothers named Nathan and Simon. Nathan is a musician by profession. He is part of the band The Modern.
Moreover, Dominic also had a half-sister named Emma who died in a car accident, and a half-brother called James. E. T. Heron was his maternal great-grandfather. Heron was a film enthusiast who published The Kinematograph Weekly. At the age of five, his parents divorced. Besides, he is if English-Scottish ethnicity and holds an English nationality.
Gemma Chan Dominic Cooper | Wife
He is currently dating. Dominic is in a romantic love relationship with his appealing girlfriend named Gemma Chan. She is a 40-year-old English actress born and raised in London, England, on November 29, 1982. Furthermore, Gemma has been cast in various supporting roles on television such as True Love, Bedlam, Fresh Meat, Secret Diary of a Call Girl, Sherlock, and Doctor Who. As a couple, they began dating in 2018 and reside together in London.
Previously, he was romantically linked to actress Ruth Negga from 2010 to 2016. The two initially met in 2009 on the set of the National Theatre’s production of Phèdre. Moreover, they also starred opposite each other in other projects including AMC’s Preacher (2016–2019), the 2016 film Warcraft, and the 2011 short film Hello Carter. Earlier, Dominic dated Amanda Seyfried on and off from 2008 to 2009. She is also an actress by profession as well as his Mamma Mia! co-star.
Dominic Cooper Education
He went to John Ball Primary School in Blackheath, London. This was followed by Thomas Tallis School in nearby Kidbrooke. Furthermore, Dominic trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and graduated with a degree in Professional Acting in 2000.
Dominic Cooper Movies
He initially worked in television and film prior to making his stage debut in Mother Clap’s Molly House at the National Theatre in the year 2001. Dominic was involved in Alan Bennett’s play The History Boys, portraying the character Dakin, from its first reading. Also, he toured the production to Hong Kong, Wellington, Sydney, and Broadway as well as appeared in the radio and film adaptations of the play.
In 2009, Dominic starred in filmsFreefall and An Education. He also portrayed Hippolytus in Phèdre at the National Theatre alongside Margaret Tyzack and Helen Mirren. Dominic portrayed the main antagonist in two films in 2014, Mehmed in Dracula Untold, and Dino Brewster in Need for Speed. He appeared in two films the following year, The Lady in the Van, and Miss You Already.
Dominic Cooper Mamma Mia
He portrayed the role of Sky in the 2008 jukebox musical romantic comedy film Mamma Mia! In it, Dominic sang several songs. On June 30, 2008, the film held its world premiere at Leicester Square in London. Additionally, it earned $611 million globally on a $52 million budget. Furthermore, Mamma Mia! stars an ensemble cast including Christine Baranski, Amanda Seyfried, Julie Walters, Stellan Skarsgård, Colin Firth, Pierce Brosnan, and Meryl Streep. He reprised his role as Sky in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, the 2018 sequel film.
Dominic Cooper Howard Stark | Stark | As Howard Stark | Captain America | Marvel
He initially appeared as Howard Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2011. Dominic first appeared in the film Captain America: The First Avenger. Two years later, he reprised his role as Howard Stark in the Marvel One-Shot Agent Carter. In the year 2015 as well as 2016, Dominic also appeared in the television series of the same name.
On July 19, 2011, Captain America: The First Avenger debuted at the El Capitan Theatre and was released in the United States as part of Phase One of the MCU on July 22, 2011. Furthermore, the film stars an ensemble cast including Stanley Tucci, Derek Luke, Neal McDonough, Toby Jones, Sebastian Stan, Hayley Atwell, Hugo Weaving, Tommy Lee Jones, and Chris Evans.
Dominic Cooper 2021 | 2008
He portrayed the voice role of Howard Stark in the American animated anthology series What If…? On August 11, 2021, the 1st season debuted. Furthermore, the series was created for the streaming service Disney+ by A. C. Bradley. In the year 2008, Dominic also appeared in several films. This includes The Duchess as Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, Mamma Mia! as Sky, and The Escapist as Lacey. That same year, he appeared in two tv series including God on Trial as Moche and Sense and Sensibility as Mr. Willoughby.
Dominic Cooper Movies And TV Shows
Filmography
Film
- From Hell (2001) as Constable
- The Gentleman Thief (2002) as PC Merrifield
- Anazapta (2002) as Clerk
- The Final Curtain (2002) as Young Priest
- I’ll Be There (2003) as Boyfriend
- Breakfast on Pluto as Squaddie at disco (2005)
- The Princess (2022) as Julius
- Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) as Sky
- The Escape (2017) as Mark
- Warcraft (2016) as King Liane Wrynn
- Miss You Already (2015) as Kit
- Dracula Untold (2014) as Mehmed II
- Need for Speed (2014) as Dino Brewster
Television
- The Infinite Worlds of H. G. Wells (2001) as Sidney Davidson
- Band of Brothers (2001) as Allington
- Sparkling Cyanide (2003) as Andy Hoffman
- Down To Earth (2004) as Danny Wood
- God on Trial (2008) as Moche
- That Dirty Black Bag (2022) as Arthur McCoy
- Spy City (2020) as Fielding Scott
- Preacher (2016-2019) as Jesse Custer
- Agent Carter (2015-2016) as Howard Stark
Dominic Cooper Net Worth
Having been working as an actor for more than twenty years now, he has managed to garner good affluence in his career thus far. Online resources estimate Dominic’s net worth to be $17,771,117.
How Old Is Dominic Cooper
He is a 44-year-old born on June 2, 1978, in Greenwich, London, England. Thus, Dominic relishes and commemorates his birthday on June 2 each and every year.
Is Dominic Cooper Married
He is presently not married but in a love relationship with a 40-year-old beautiful English actress called Gemma Chan.