Richard Hooper
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Richard Hooper is a former long-distance runner from Raheny, Dublin, Ireland. He represented Ireland in the Olympic marathon in Moscow 1980, Los Angeles 1984 and Seoul 1988. He also represented Ireland four times in the European Championships - in Czechoslovakia 1978, Athens 1982, Stuttgart 1986 and Split 1990. He is a three-time record-holding winner of the Dublin Marathon in 1980, 1985 and 1988 and he set his personal best time at the 1988 Irish National Championship in Wexford, clocking 2:12:19 finishing in 2nd place behind John Woods. He went on to win a record six national marathon championships winning his last in 1998 at the age of 42. He is the younger brother of marathoner Pat Hooper, and, having had a career in banking, also worked as a coach, and an athletics commentator on Setanta Sports and Irish TV.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Richard Hooper reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Richard Hooper's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Richard Hooper remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in O Sport, You Are Peace!, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Richard Hooper Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Richard Hooper's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Richard Hooper.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | O Sport, You Are Peace! | Self - Participant of the Olympics-80 in the Marathon | Average | Similar → |
Richard Hooper - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Richard Hooper?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Hooper is "O Sport, You Are Peace!" with a rating of 6.1/10.
How many movies has Richard Hooper acted in?
Richard Hooper has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.