Cooper Hoffman

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Cooper Hoffman
Born2003 (age 20–21)
OccupationActor
Years active2021–present
Parent
RelativesGordy Hoffman (uncle)

Cooper Hoffman (born 2003[1]) is an American actor. He made his acting debut in the Paul Thomas Anderson film Licorice Pizza (2021).

Early life

He is the son of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman and costume designer Mimi O'Donnell.[2]

Career

He made his film debut in Licorice Pizza (2021),[3] written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, a frequent collaborator of his late father.[4][5][6] 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.[7] In 2023 he acted in the Flannery O'Connor biopic Wildcat directed by Ethan Hawke. The film premiered at the 50th Telluride Film Festival.[8] In 2024 it was announced that Hoffman would play Dick Ebersol in the biopic SNL 1975.[9]

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 [10]
2022
Critics' Choice Movie Awards Best Young Performer Nominated [11]
Golden Globe Awards Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy Nominated [7]

References

  1. ^ "Philip Seymour Hoffman's son Cooper to star in coming-of-age drama". Newsweek. September 3, 2020.
  2. ^ Galuppo, Mia (September 2, 2020). "Cooper Hoffman, Son of Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Leads Paul Thomas Anderson '70s Drama". The Hollywood Reporter.
  3. ^ "The Trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson's New Film Licorice Pizza Gives Boogie Nights Vibes". GQ. September 22, 2021.
  4. ^ "Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman fall in love in Licorice Pizza trailer". The A.V. Club.
  5. ^ "Bradley Cooper Stars Alongside Philip Seymour Hoffman's Son Cooper in Trailer for Licorice Pizza". People.
  6. ^ Garvey, Marianne. "Philip Seymour Hoffman's son stars in 'Licorice Pizza'". CNN.
  7. ^ a b "Golden Globes 2022: The winners and nominees". Entertainment & Arts. BBC News. January 10, 2022. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  8. ^ "'Wildcat' Review: Ethan Hawke's Oddball Character Study Cleverly Illuminates Life Of Flannery O'Connor – Telluride Film Festival". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  9. ^ "'The Fabelmans' Star Gabriel LaBelle To Play Lorne Michaels In Sony's 'SNL 1975'; Cooper Hoffman & Rachel Sennott Also Join Ensemble". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  10. ^ Lewis, Hilary (December 2, 2021). "National Board of Review Names 'Licorice Pizza' as Best Film of 2021". Movies > Movie News. The Hollywood Reporter. ISSN 0018-3660. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  11. ^ Cohn, Gabe (March 13, 2022). "Critics Choice 2022: Complete List of Winners". Movies. The New York Times. ISSN 1553-8095. OCLC 1645522. Retrieved June 15, 2023.

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