Cooper Thornton
Acting
Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Cooper grew up focusing primarily on competitive swimming. He received his MFA in Dramatic Performance from the Univ. of Cincinatti College Conservatory of Music (CCM) and then went on for further study at the Welsh College of Music and Drama (Welsh National Conservatoire) in Cardiff, Wales where he was honored as a President's Scholar. He was also honored at the British National Student Drama Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for his one man multi-character show "Life on the Absolute Edge". He made his feature film debut in the independent film "Existo" and his Los Angeles theater debut in Arthur Miller's "After The Fall" at The Fountain Theatre for which he won Best Supporting Actor. He now resides in Los Angeles, California with his wife and family. - IMDb Mini Biography
Known for
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movie2 Minutes of Fame
2020
Senior Advisor
tvThe Resident
2018
Ollie
movieEl Camino Christmas
2017
Stan the Weatherman
movieSully
2016
Jim Whitaker
movieGone Girl
2014
Doctor
tvNCIS: New Orleans
2014
Captain Stark
movieAtlas Shrugged: Part III
2014
Chick Morrison
movieWalk of Shame
2014
Male Blooper Anchor #2
movieThe Congress
2013
Head Physician (voice)
movieRed State
2011
Plastic Wrap Man
movieI Am Number Four
2011
Sarah's Dad
movieJeffie Was Here
2010
Minister Thompkins
tvNCIS: Los Angeles
2009
Kevin Atley
tvParks and Recreation
2009
Dr. Harris
movieChangeling
2008
Prison Guard
tvSamantha Who?
2007
Instructor
movieFracture
2007
Public Defender
movieZodiac
2007
Internal Affairs Agent #1
tvBrothers and Sisters
2006
Felix Newsome
tvHannah Montana
2006
Mr. Picker
movieRun
2005
Priest
tvMy Name Is Earl
2005
Derrick Stone
tvClose to Home
2005
Nathan Meeks
tvThe Office
2005
Dennis (uncredited)
movieThe Ring Two
2005
Father of Emily
tvHouse
2004
John
Second Time Around
2004
Martin Duran
tvHawaii
2004
Adam Taylor
tvNCIS
2003
Peter Vandevere
tvLas Vegas
2003
Jerry Smoltz
tvAmerican Dreams
2002
Hotel Receptionist
tvScrubs
2001
Tommy Tanner
tvThe Guardian
2001
Andrew Renton
tvOne on One
2001
Maitre'd
tvCurb Your Enthusiasm
2000
New Renter
tvCSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Ned Bookman
tvFamily Law
1999
Roger Emerson
movieExisto
1999
Vigo
tvThe Practice
1997
Atty. Jeffrey Palmer
tvThe Drew Carey Show
1995
Male Passenger