Quick Facts
Born:
1893-10-24
Birthplace:
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Credits:
5 Total Roles
Merian C. Cooper
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Biography
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Merian Caldwell Cooper (October 24, 1893 – April 21, 1973) was an American aviator, United States Air Force and Polish Air Force officer, adventurer, screenwriter, film director, and producer. Cooper was the founder of the Kościuszko Squadron during the Polish–Soviet War and was a Soviet prisoner of war for a time. He was a notable movie producer, and got his start with film as part of the Explorers Club, traveling the world and documenting adventures. He was a member of the board of directors of Pan American Airways, but his love of film always took priority. During his film career, he worked for companies such as Pioneer Pictures, RKO Pictures, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. He is also credited as co-inventor of the Cinerama film projection process. Cooper's most famous film was the 1933 movie King Kong. He was awarded an honorary Oscar for lifetime achievement in 1952 and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.
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Merian Caldwell Cooper (October 24, 1893 – April 21, 1973) was an American aviator, United States Air Force and Polish Air Force officer, adventurer, screenwriter, film director, and producer. Cooper was the founder of the Kościuszko Squadron during the Polish–Soviet War and was a Soviet prisoner of war for a time. He was a notable movie producer, and got his start with film as part of the Explorers Club, traveling the world and documenting adventures. He was a member of the board of directors of Pan American Airways, but his love of film always took priority. During his film career, he worked for companies such as Pioneer Pictures, RKO Pictures, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. He is also credited as co-inventor of the Cinerama film projection process. Cooper's most famous film was the 1933 movie King Kong. He was awarded an honorary Oscar for lifetime achievement in 1952 and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.
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Known For
King Kong
Pilot of Plane that Kills Kong (uncredited)
Grass: A Nation's Battle for Life
Self (as Merian Cooper)
Cinerama Adventure
Self (archive)
I'm King Kong!: The Exploits of Merian C. Cooper
Self (archive footage)
King Kong: Monster and Myth
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | King Kong: Monster and Myth MOVIE | Self - Filmmaker (archive footage) |
| 2005 | I'm King Kong!: The Exploits of Merian C. Cooper MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2002 | Cinerama Adventure MOVIE | Self (archive) |
| 1933 | King Kong MOVIE | Pilot of Plane that Kills Kong (uncredited) |
| 1925 | Grass: A Nation's Battle for Life MOVIE | Self (as Merian Cooper) |