Edward Dominic Cooper was born and raised in Greenwich, UK, where he spent a wonderful childhood and received an excellent education.
Cooper's early career
He studied at the school of Thomas Tallis inKidbrouke, after which the guy entered the London Academy of Art. There, Dominic began to join the art and a year after graduating from the academy he made his debut on the stage of the National Royal Theater in the play “The Male Brothel of Mother Clap”. After a successful debut, the famous creator and playwright Bennett offered Cooper the role of Dakin in his play “History Lovers”. The play became so popular that TV and radio versions soon appeared with the participation of Dominic. Also, the actor flashed on the screens in Tom Vaughan's comedy drama "To get into the top ten."
Dominic Cooper: Filmography of the famous actor
In 2002, Cooper played in the drama of Patrick Harkins.The Last Curtain, in 2003, in Craig Ferguson's melodrama, I'll Be Next, as well as in the action movie “The Queen of Warriors” by Bill Anderson. Of course, the fame of the actor collapsed not immediately, did not shine with interesting facts and his biography. Dominic Cooper for some time played second-rate roles in the continuous series, and even starred in advertising condoms. A remarkable role of the actor was the role of Spencer in the 2006 youth comedy "To get into the top ten". In the same year, Cooper was awarded the British Independent Film Award. He became the most promising young actor on stage.
Signed role for Cooper
The next sign role was reincarnation inthe future prime minister of England and the author of bergamot tea, Earl Charles Gray, in a historical drama about the life and fate of the Duchess Cavendish "Duchess" of 2008. Partners of Dominic in the film were such stars as Keira Knightley (Duchess of Devonshire), Raif Fiennes (Duke of Devonshire), Charlotte Rempling (Lady Spencer). Also a significant role played by the actor in the thriller Rupert Viatta "Prison Break".
In 2009, the movie Dominic Savage appeared.Free Fall, where Dominic Cooper played the role of Dave. In the same year, the drama “Short Interview with the Scum” directed by John Krasinski was released, where Cooper played the role of one of the interviewees. This film is an adaptation of a storybook of the American writer David Wallace who committed suicide because of the wild depressions. This is a very strong emotion and plot drama, hard for perception, but leaving a mark on the soul.
2010–2014 - fateful years in the life of Dominic
In 2010, the actor starred in the film adaptation of the novelCharles Dickens "The Life of David Copperfield, narrated by him." This story has nothing to do with the best illusionist of modern times. This film is about the boy David, whom his stepfather, a tyrant, raised. The boy’s life was unbearable, and after his mother’s death, he was left alone in this world. Moreover, taking possession of the house of David, stepfather wants to marry his beloved girlfriend.
The last bright role of Dominic Cooper was the role ofHenry Sturges in the 2012 film “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter”, directed by Timur Bekmambetov, a Russian of Kazakh origin. The year 2013 was marked by the films “One Less,” where Cooper played the role of Darcy, and Summer in February about the life of the early 20th century Bohemia in Cornwall.
2014 has become rich in premieres.Dominic played the role of Ian Fleming in the TV series "Fleming", starred in an action movie about racing "Need for Speed", as well as in the fantastic action movie "The First Avenger: Another War" and the criminal thriller "Reasonable Doubt". In the summer, the premiere of the fantasy "Dracula: The First Year", where Dominic Cooper is actively acting, is expected. The actor's filmography is extensive. He starred in more than 60 films and TV shows. But most of all Dominic Cooper paid attention to the theater. The most striking were theatrical productions based on the books of F. Pullman “Dark beginnings”.
The personal life of the actor
Dominic Cooper, whose personal life is wrongsuccessful, like his movie career, on the set of the musical “Mamma Mia!” spun the affair with his on-screen bride Amanda Sayfried. In the life of the actors, too, it came to engagement, but the wedding did not take place. The gap occurred in May 2010. The reason was the residence of busy career lovers in different countries. Although, according to Amanda, she will always have affection for Dominica and will not marry someone who will interfere with their communication.
His personal life, the actor does not parade.He devotes all his free time to theater and cinema. However, as the actor himself admits, he himself has never seen films with his participation. Also, he is not interested in the opinion of strangers about him as an actor. The best critics for him are relatives and friends, who both point out the shortcomings and praise where necessary. Here is such a home he, this Dominic Cooper.
