Merian C. Cooper

Merian C. Cooper
1893 - 1973
Merian C. Cooper  American Film/TV Producer
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Merian C. Cooper was previously married to Dorothy Jordan (1933 - 1973).

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American Film/TV Producer Merian C. Cooper was born Merian Caldwell Cooper on 24th October, 1893 in Jacksonville, Florida and passed away on 21st Apr 1973 San Diego, California, USA aged 79. He is most remembered for King Kong. His zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Merian C. Cooper is a member of the following lists: Academy Honorary Award recipients, American film actors and American film producers.

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TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married1 41 years, 1 month - -
Total1 41 years, 1 month - -

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First Name Merian
Middle Name Caldwell
Last Name Cooper
Full Name at Birth Merian Caldwell Cooper
Alternative Name Merian Caldwell Cooper, Merian C. Cooper
Birthday 24th October, 1893
Birthplace Jacksonville, Florida
Died 21st April, 1973
Place of Death San Diego, California, USA
Cause of Death Cancer
Height 5' 8" (173 cm)
Build Athletic
Eye Color Brown - Dark
Hair Color Brown - Dark
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Sexuality Straight
Ethnicity White
Nationality American
Occupation Text Director Movie producer Military officer
Occupation Film/TV Producer
Claim to Fame King Kong
Shoe Size 13
Father John C. Cooper
Mother Mary Caldwell
Friend John Ford, Joseph McCarthy, Ernest B.Schoedsack
Associated People Ernest B.Schoedsack

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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NameAgeZodiacOccupationNationality
Merian C. Cooper79 ScorpioFilm/TV Producer
American
Dorothy Jordan82 LeoActress
American

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