Cooper Hoffman facts for kids

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:

Theater Plays

Cooper Hoffman has also performed on stage:

Awards and Nominations

Cooper Hoffman has received recognition for his acting:

See also

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