Ray Cooper - Actor Profile

Ray Cooper

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
25Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 19, 1947
Birth Place: Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK

About Ray Cooper

Raymond Thomas "Ray" Cooper (born 19 September 1947) is an English virtuoso percussionist. He is a session and road-tour percussionist, and occasional actor, who has worked with several musically diverse bands and artists including George Harrison, Billy Joel, Rick Wakeman, Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd and Elton John. Cooper absorbed the influence of rock drummers from the 1960s and 1970s such as Ginger Baker, Carmine Appice, and John Bonham.

Ray Cooper Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ray Cooper reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Ray Cooper's work falls within the Music genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 48% of Ray 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 Peter Maffay - MTV Unplugged, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ray Cooper Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

Every movie Ray Cooper has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Eric Clapton Unplugged… Over 30 Years Later Percussion Super Hit Similar →
2022 Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 An Accidental Studio Self Average Similar →
2017 Peter Maffay - MTV Unplugged Himself Super Hit Similar →
2014 Elton John - The Million Dollar Piano Self - Percussion Hit Similar →
2013 9 Month Stretch Journaliste britannique (non crédité) Average Similar →
2009 The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Vladimir Average Similar →
2003 Concert for George Self Super Hit Similar →
2002 Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace Bandmember Average Similar →
2002 Lost in La Mancha Self - Longtime Gilliam Colleague Hit Similar →
1999 Clapton Chronicles: The Best of Eric Clapton Self Flop Similar →
1997 Music for Montserrat Self Average Similar →
1996 The Hamster Factor and Other Tales of 'Twelve Monkeys' Self Hit Similar →
1995 Elton John: Made in England Tour - Live in Rio de Janeiro self Hit Similar →
1992 Eric Clapton - MTV Unplugged - Hit Similar →
1991 Eric Clapton: 24 Nights Self - Percussion Hit Similar →
1989 The Long Way Home - Flop Similar →
1988 The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Functionary Hit Similar →
1988 Eric Clapton at Tokyo Dome Self Average Similar →
1988 The Russian Film Self Flop Similar →
1985 Brazil Technician Super Hit Similar →
1985 Water Himself - The Singing Rebels' Band Average Similar →
1980 Popeye The Preacher Average Similar →
1979 To Russia... with Elton Self Average Similar →
1975 Elton John: Live at Dodger Stadium The Band Flop Similar →

Ray Cooper - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ray Cooper?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ray Cooper is "Peter Maffay - MTV Unplugged" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ray Cooper acted in?

Ray Cooper has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ray Cooper?

Other notable films include "Concert for George", "Brazil", and "Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium".

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