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Cooper Hoffman
Born
Cooper Alexander Hoffman

(2003-03-20) March 20, 2003 (age 22)
Occupation Actor
Years active 2020–present
Parent(s)
Relatives Gordy Hoffman (uncle)

Cooper Hoffman, born on March 20, 2003, is an American actor. He is the son of the famous actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. Cooper started his acting career with a main role in the movie Licorice Pizza (2021). For this role, he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. Since then, he has acted in other films and also performed on stage.

About Cooper Hoffman

His Early Life

Cooper Hoffman was born in 2003. His father was the actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. His mother is Mimi O'Donnell, a costume designer. Cooper has two younger sisters.

When Cooper was ten years old, his father passed away. His father had hoped Cooper would live a life away from Hollywood. Growing up, Cooper did not seriously plan to become an actor. He mostly worked behind the scenes in school plays. He also made short films with his friends, including Paul Thomas Anderson's son. Paul Thomas Anderson was a family friend.

His Acting Career

Cooper Hoffman's first movie was Licorice Pizza (2021). This film was written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Paul Thomas Anderson often worked with Cooper's late father. Cooper's acting in Licorice Pizza was highly praised. He was nominated for several awards, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.

In 2023, Cooper acted in the movie Wildcat. This film was about the writer Flannery O'Connor. It was directed by Ethan Hawke. The movie was first shown at the 50th Telluride Film Festival. In 2024, Cooper played Dick Ebersol in the movie Saturday Night. He also made his first appearance on stage in 2025. He acted in an Off-Broadway play called Curse of the Starving Class.

Cooper Hoffman's Roles

Movies

Cooper Hoffman has appeared in several films:

Year Title Role
2021 Licorice Pizza Gary Valentine
2023 Wildcat Manley Pointer
2024 Old Guy Wihlborg
Saturday Night Dick Ebersol
2025 The Long Walk Raymond Garraty
TBA I Want Your ... Elliot
TBA Poetic License Ari Zimmer

Theater Plays

Cooper Hoffman has also performed on stage:

Year Title Role Playwright Venue
2025 Curse of the Starving Class Wesley Tate Sam Shepard The New Group, Off Broadway

Awards and Nominations

Cooper Hoffman has received recognition for his acting:

Awards for Cooper Hoffman
Year Award Category Work Result
2021
National Board of Review Awards Breakthrough Performance Licorice Pizza Won
2022
Critics' Choice Movie Awards Best Young Performer Nominated
Golden Globe Awards Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy Nominated

See also

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