
Chuck Cooper
ActingAbout Chuck Cooper
Won the 1996 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor for his portrayal of Memphis in The Life. His other Broadway credits include: Chicago, Passion, Someone to Watch Over Me, Rumors, Amen Corner, Getting Away With Murder, and Badfoot in St. Louis Woman, in City Centers acclaimed Encore series. National tours: The Tap Dance Kid, Eubie and Whistle Down the Wind. Off-Broadway: Thunder Knocking On The door, Marco Polo Sings a Solo, Jawbone, Avenue X, Police Boys and Colored People's Time. Regional Theatre: Paul Robeson in Paul Robeson at the Passage Theatre, Thunder Knocking On The Door at Trinity Repertory, The Doctor is Out, Othello in Othello at the New Jersey Shakespeare Festival, Brutus in Julius Caesar at the Philadelphia Drama Guild, Tullus Aufidius in Coriolanus at the Old Globe Theatre and Caliban in The Tempest at the Alliance Theatre Company. Television credits include Law & Order, Oz, Strangers with Candy, NYPD Blue, Cosby, The Cosby Mysteries, New York Undercover, I'll Fly Away, The Bold and the Beautiful and as Charlie the Bridge Man in the A&E series 100 Centre Street. His most recent film credits are _3 Days of Rain (2000)_, Our Song (2000), Gloria (1999), The Peacemaker (1997), The Juror (1996) and The Hurricane (1999).
Chuck Cooper Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Chuck Cooper reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Chuck Cooper's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 33% of Chuck Cooper's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains tick, tick... BOOM!, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Chuck Cooper Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Chuck Cooper's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Chuck Cooper has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | tick, tick... BOOM! | "Sunday" Legend #1 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Vacation Friends | Larry | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Public's Much Ado About Nothing | Leonato | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Road Show | Papa Mizner | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | A Vigilante | Lawyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Act One: Live from Lincoln Center | Wally / Charles Gilpin / Max Siegel / Langston Hughes | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Romeo and Juliet | Lord Capulet | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight | Chauncey Eskridge | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Noise | Judge Gibson | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | American Gangster | Private Doctor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Evening | Ray | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Chapter 27 | Cabbie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | A Crime | Will | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Find Me Guilty | James Washington | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Downtown: A Street Tale | Sergeant Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Opportunists | Arnon Morris | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Our Song | Benjamin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Hurricane | Earl Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Gloria | Male Guard | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Peacemaker | NYPD Cop | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Juror | Stockbroker | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Sweet Nothing | Mark the Cop | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | North | Umpire | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Malcolm X | Customer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Criminal Justice | Judge Whitney | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Action Family | Cop | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | After All | - | Flop | Similar → |
Chuck Cooper - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Chuck Cooper?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chuck Cooper is "tick, tick... BOOM!" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Chuck Cooper acted in?
Chuck Cooper has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Chuck Cooper?
Other notable films include "Malcolm X", "American Gangster", and "The Public's Much Ado About Nothing".




