Jeanne Cooper
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Wilma Jeanne Cooper (born October 25, 1928 in Taft, California), known as Jeanne Cooper, is an American actress best known for her portrayal of Katherine Chancellor on the daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless. Although she was not in the series when the show debuted in March 1973, she made her onscreen debut in November of that year, and remains the longest-tenured actor on The Young and the Restless. She is the mother of Corbin Bernsen. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jeanne Cooper, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Jeanne Cooper Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jeanne Cooper reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 32 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jeanne Cooper's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 22% of Jeanne Cooper's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Beyond Suspicion, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jeanne Cooper Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jeanne Cooper's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jeanne Cooper has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Dead Air | Paranoid Caller #1 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Donna on Demand | Virginia Hart | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Carpool Guy | Mrs. Lunsford | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Tomorrow Man | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Beyond Suspicion | Renata | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Frozen Assets | Zach Shepard's mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The San Pedro Bums | Mrs. McClory | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Sweet Hostage | Mrs. Withers | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The All-American Boy | Nola Bealer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Kansas City Bomber | Vivien | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | There Was a Crooked Man... | Prostitute | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Boston Strangler | Cloe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Tony Rome | Lorna Boyd | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Mosby's Marauders | Ma Prentiss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Black Zoo | Edna Conrad | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Intruder | Vi Griffin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | House of Women | Helen Jennings | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | 13 West Street | Mrs. Quinn | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Red Nightmare | Helen Donavan | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Let No Man Write My Epitaph | Fran | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Unwed Mother | Mrs. Horton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Plunder Road | Fran Werner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Rock All Night | Mabel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | 5 Steps to Danger | Helen Bethke | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Country Husband | Shirl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Sizeman and Son | Receptionist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Calling Homicide | Darlene Adams | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Houston Story | Madge | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Naked Street | Evelyn, Latzi's fiancée (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Shadows of Tombstone | Marge | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Man from the Alamo | Kate Lamar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Redhead from Wyoming | Myra | Average | Similar → |
Jeanne Cooper - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jeanne Cooper?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jeanne Cooper is "Beyond Suspicion" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jeanne Cooper acted in?
Jeanne Cooper has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jeanne Cooper?
Other notable films include "The Intruder", "Plunder Road", and "Mosby's Marauders".