Quick Facts
Born:
1947-09-19
Birthplace:
Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Credits:
25 Total Roles
Ray Cooper
Acting
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Biography
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.
Known For
Brazil
Technician
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Vladimir
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Functionary
Popeye
The Preacher
9 Month Stretch
Journaliste britannique (non crédité)
Lost in La Mancha
Self - Longtime Gilliam Colleague
Concert for George
Self
Water
Himself - The Singing Rebels' Band
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Eric Clapton Unplugged… Over 30 Years Later MOVIE | Percussion |
| 2022 | Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | An Accidental Studio MOVIE | Self |
| 2017 | Peter Maffay - MTV Unplugged MOVIE | Himself |
| 2014 | Elton John - The Million Dollar Piano MOVIE | Self - Percussion |
| 2013 | 9 Month Stretch MOVIE | Journaliste britannique (non crédité) |
| 2009 | The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus MOVIE | Vladimir |
| 2003 | Concert for George MOVIE | Self |
| 2002 | Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace MOVIE | Bandmember |
| 2002 | Lost in La Mancha MOVIE | Self - Longtime Gilliam Colleague |