Frank James “Gary” Cooper (May 7, 1901 – May 13, 1961) was an
American film actor. He was renowned for his quiet, understated acting style and his stoic, individualistic, emotionally restrained, but at times intense screen persona, which was particularly well suited to the many
Westerns he made. His career spanned from 1925 until shortly before his death, and comprised more than one hundred films.
During his lifetime, Cooper received five
Academy Award nominations for
Best Actor, winning twice, for
Sergeant York and
High Noon. He also received an
Honorary Award in 1961 from the Academy.
