American film actor Gary Cooper (photos are presented on the page), was born on May 7, 1901 on a ranch near the city of Helena, Montana, in the family of a wealthy landowner. At the age of 25, he began acting in Westerns, as he was perfectly stuck in the saddle, and this ability was highly appreciated by the directors of that time. In addition, Gary had a spectacular, memorable appearance, which was perfectly suited for playing the roles of sheriffs, cowboys, simple strong guys who are ready at any moment to come to the aid of people in trouble.
Actor's image
By the age of thirty, Gary Cooper had a definite role in the hero-lover, an irresistible seducer and heartthrob. The actor somehow managed to work on the set in full force, and meet with another passion.
Cooper also became famous for never accepting directors' offers to participate in a particular film until he thoroughly familiarized himself with the script. He could read and re-read the plot for weeks, and only then agreed.
Awards
Cooper Gary is the winner of three Academy Awards. He received his first statuette in 1942 for his role as Alvin York in the movie Sergeant York. The second Oscar went to the actor in 1953 for creating the image of Will Kane in the film "At Noon" directed by Fred Zinneman. The third figurine was awarded to Cooper shortly before his death, in 1961, "For a Significant Contribution to American Cinema." Cooper Gary himself was unable to attend the sickness awards ceremony, and Oscar received his closest friend, film actor James Stewart.
Love affairs
Actor Cooper Gary actively starred in the thirties of the last century. These were mainly adventure films and westerns, which were especially successful for the actor. Then Cooper Gary became famous for his many novels with the female half of Hollywood. In this case, he was second only to the first Los Angeles lovelace Clark Gable, who from the height of his victories condescendingly looked at the adventures of a colleague. Gary's romantic clip included superstars Marlene Dietrich, Ingrid Bergman, Patricia Neal, Grace Kelly and many other smaller actresses.
Cooper and Hemingway
In 1929, Cooper Gary starred in the successful film “Virgin”, starring. This western opened the way for the actor to great cinema. The following year, Gary Cooper played another major role in the film "Morocco", where his partner was the superstar Marlene Dietrich. In 1932, he took part in the film adaptation of Ernest Hemingway’s novel “Farewell to Arms!”, Playing the character of Lieutenant Frederick Henry. Many years later, Cooper again took part in the film adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's work “For Whom the Bell Tolls”. This time, his partner was Ingrid Bergman.
In 1954, the top line in the rating of films of the adventure genre took the picture "Garden of Evil." Behind her was the film "Vera Cruz". In both westerns, Gary starred. In 1957, Cooper made a duet with the inimitable Audrey Hepburn, playing in the movie "Afternoon Love" directed by Billy Wilder.
How Gary lost his role
Cooper considers one of his most successful works to be the role of Longfellow Deeds in a movie entitled "Mr. Deeds Moves to the City" directed by Frank Capra. This film was shot in 1936. Three years later, director David Selznik invited Cooper to his film Gone With the Wind, an adaptation of Margaret Mitchell’s novel, for the role of Butler. The actor read the script, thought and refused. He considered that the plot is too sentimental and sugary, which means that it will inevitably fail at the box office. Thus, the role of the protagonist went to Clark Gable.
During the Second World War, American actor Cooper Gary repeatedly spoke on the Allied fronts, thereby gaining the glory of an irreconcilable pacifist. The demonstration of films with his participation raised the morale of the soldiers. Especially the military, regardless of the type of army and rank, liked the film "Pride of the Yankees" about the famous basketball player Lou Gehrig.
Filmography
Throughout his life, a popular Hollywood actor starred actively. He was awarded a star on the "Walk of Fame" in Los Angeles. During his career, American actor Cooper Gary, whose filmography is a real storehouse of deep and meaningful paintings, has starred in more than a hundred roles. Mostly Westerns and action-packed adventure films are represented in his assets. The following is a select list of films featuring Gary Cooper:
- "Man from the West" (1958), the character of Link Jones;
- Afternoon Love (1957), the role of Frank Flannagan;
- A Friendly Exhortation (1956), Jess Bordwell;
- "Veracruz" (1954), the character of Benjamin Train;
- "Exactly at Noon" (1952), Marshal Will Kane;
- The Source (1949), Howard Roark;
- Undefeated (1947), Captain Christopher Holden;
- "For Whom the Bell Tolls" (1943), the role of Robert Jordan;
- "Sergeant York" (1941), character of Alvin York;
- "Man from the West" (1940), the role of Cole Harden;
- "Mr. Deeds Moves Into the City" (1936), the role of Longfellow Deeds;
- Desire (1936), character of Tom Bradley;
- "The Man from the Plain" (1936), the role of Bill Hickock;
- "Bye weapons!" (1932), character of Frederick Henry;
- "Stolen Jewels" (1931), the role of newspaper editor;
- "His Woman" (1931), the role of Captain Sam Whalen;
- "Morocco" (1930), the character of the legionary Tom Brown;
- Wings (1927), the role of cadet White;
- "This" (1927), the role of newspaper reporter;
- "History of Christ. Ben-Hur" (1925), episodic role;
- "Horseshoe for Happiness" (1925), episodic role.
Personal life
In addition to a non-binding relationship with Hollywood divas, the actor had several more serious novels. Actress Clara Bow caused quite strong, sincere feelings. The same can be said about the alliance with Lupe Veles. Gary Cooper met with Countess Carla Dentis Frasso for a long time, attended high-society events with her, and lived for a long time on her estate.
In 1933, the actor married Veronica Balfe, daughter of the financial magnate, director of the New York Stock Exchange. Four years later, the couple had a daughter, Maria. Soon, Cooper had an affair on the side, the actor became interested in the Swedish movie star Anita Ekberg. In the end, Gary converted to the Catholic faith in 1958, and his adventures ceased.
Hollywood superstar Gary Cooper died in 1961 in Los Angeles from prostate cancer.