Chuck Cooper - Actor Profile

Chuck Cooper

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
26Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 8, 1954
Birth Place: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

About Chuck Cooper

Won the 1996 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor for his portrayal of Memphis in The Life. His other Broadway credits include: Chicago, Passion, Someone to Watch Over Me, Rumors, Amen Corner, Getting Away With Murder, and Badfoot in St. Louis Woman, in City Centers acclaimed Encore series. National tours: The Tap Dance Kid, Eubie and Whistle Down the Wind. Off-Broadway: Thunder Knocking On The door, Marco Polo Sings a Solo, Jawbone, Avenue X, Police Boys and Colored People's Time. Regional Theatre: Paul Robeson in Paul Robeson at the Passage Theatre, Thunder Knocking On The Door at Trinity Repertory, The Doctor is Out, Othello in Othello at the New Jersey Shakespeare Festival, Brutus in Julius Caesar at the Philadelphia Drama Guild, Tullus Aufidius in Coriolanus at the Old Globe Theatre and Caliban in The Tempest at the Alliance Theatre Company. Television credits include Law & Order, Oz, Strangers with Candy, NYPD Blue, Cosby, The Cosby Mysteries, New York Undercover, I'll Fly Away, The Bold and the Beautiful and as Charlie the Bridge Man in the A&E series 100 Centre Street. His most recent film credits are _3 Days of Rain (2000)_, Our Song (2000), Gloria (1999), The Peacemaker (1997), The Juror (1996) and The Hurricane (1999).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Chuck Cooper reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 26 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Chuck Cooper's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 35% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Chuck Cooper remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in tick, tick... BOOM!, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Chuck Cooper Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Chuck Cooper's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Chuck Cooper.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 tick, tick... BOOM! "Sunday" Legend #1 Super Hit Similar →
2021 Vacation Friends Larry Hit Similar →
2019 The Public's Much Ado About Nothing Leonato Hit Similar →
2019 Road Show Papa Mizner Flop Similar →
2019 A Vigilante Lawyer Flop Similar →
2015 Act One: Live from Lincoln Center Wally / Charles Gilpin / Max Siegel / Langston Hughes Flop Similar →
2014 Romeo and Juliet Lord Capulet Average Similar →
2013 Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight Chauncey Eskridge Average Similar →
2007 Noise Judge Gibson Average Similar →
2007 American Gangster Private Doctor Super Hit Similar →
2007 Evening Ray Average Similar →
2007 Chapter 27 Cabbie Flop Similar →
2006 A Crime Will Average Similar →
2006 Find Me Guilty James Washington Hit Similar →
2004 Downtown: A Street Tale Sergeant Williams Flop Similar →
2000 The Opportunists Arnon Morris Average Similar →
2000 Our Song Benjamin Hit Similar →
1999 The Hurricane Earl Martin Hit Similar →
1999 Gloria Male Guard Average Similar →
1997 The Peacemaker NYPD Cop Average Similar →
1996 The Juror Stockbroker Average Similar →
1994 North Umpire Flop Similar →
1992 Malcolm X Customer Super Hit Similar →
1990 Criminal Justice Judge Whitney Average Similar →
1987 Action Family Cop Hit Similar →
N/A After All - Flop Similar →

Chuck Cooper - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Chuck Cooper?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chuck Cooper is "tick, tick... BOOM!" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Chuck Cooper acted in?

Chuck Cooper has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Chuck Cooper?

Other notable films include "American Gangster", "Malcolm X", and "The Hurricane".