Cooper Thornton - Actor Profile

Cooper Thornton

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
21Total Films
7.9 Highest Rated
Birth Place: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

About Cooper Thornton

Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Cooper grew up focusing primarily on competitive swimming. He received his MFA in Dramatic Performance from the Univ. of Cincinatti College Conservatory of Music (CCM) and then went on for further study at the Welsh College of Music and Drama (Welsh National Conservatoire) in Cardiff, Wales where he was honored as a President's Scholar. He was also honored at the British National Student Drama Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for his one man multi-character show "Life on the Absolute Edge". He made his feature film debut in the independent film "Existo" and his Los Angeles theater debut in Arthur Miller's "After The Fall" at The Fountain Theatre for which he won Best Supporting Actor. He now resides in Los Angeles, California with his wife and family. - IMDb Mini Biography

Cooper Thornton Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Cooper Thornton reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Cooper Thornton's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 43% of Cooper Thornton'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 Gone Girl, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Cooper Thornton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Cooper Thornton's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Cooper Thornton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Something's More Than One Thing Tim Flop Similar →
2020 2 Minutes of Fame Senior Advisor Hit Similar →
2017 El Camino Christmas Stan the Weatherman Average Similar →
2016 Sully Jim Whitaker Hit Similar →
2014 Gone Girl Doctor Super Hit Similar →
2014 Atlas Shrugged: Part III Chick Morrison Flop Similar →
2014 Walk of Shame Male Blooper Anchor #2 Average Similar →
2013 The Congress Head Physician (voice) Average Similar →
2013 A Good Day to Die Hard S2 Flop Similar →
2011 Red State Plastic Wrap Man Average Similar →
2011 I Am Number Four Sarah's Dad Average Similar →
2010 Jeffie Was Here Minister Thompkins Flop Similar →
2008 Changeling Prison Guard Super Hit Similar →
2007 Fracture Public Defender Hit Similar →
2007 Zodiac Internal Affairs Agent #1 Super Hit Similar →
2005 Run Priest Flop Similar →
2005 Flightplan West Average Similar →
2005 The Ring Two Father of Emily Average Similar →
2003 House of Sand and Fog Gary Hit Similar →
2000 The Last Dance Sean Super Hit Similar →
2000 Going Home Ray Hit Similar →

Cooper Thornton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Cooper Thornton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Cooper Thornton is "Gone Girl" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has Cooper Thornton acted in?

Cooper Thornton has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Cooper Thornton?

Other notable films include "The Last Dance", "Changeling", and "Zodiac".

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