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Cooper Hoffman
Born 2003 (age 20–21)
Occupation Actor
Years active 2021–present
Parent(s)
Relatives Gordy Hoffman (uncle)

Cooper Hoffman (born 2003) is an American actor. He made his acting debut in Paul Thomas Anderson's film Licorice Pizza (2021).

Early life

He is the son of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman and costume designer Mimi O'Donnell.

Career

He made his film debut in Licorice Pizza (2021), written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, a frequent collaborator of his late father. For his performance, he gained critical acclaim and was nominated for, among other awards, the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. In 2023 he acted in the Flannery O'Connor biopic Wildcat directed by Ethan Hawke. The film premiered at the 50th Telluride Film Festival. In 2024 it was announced that Hoffman would play Dick Ebersol in the biopic SNL 1975.

Filmography

Film work by Cooper Hoffman
Year Title Role Notes
2021 Licorice Pizza Gary Valentine
2023 Wildcat Manley Pointer
TBA Old Guy Wihlborg Post-production
SNL 1975 Dick Ebersol Filming

Awards and nominations

Accolades for Cooper Hoffman
Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
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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