Merian C. Cooper

Merian C. Cooper

Known for: Production
Biography: 1893-10-24
Deathday: 1973-04-21 (79 years old)

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Biography

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Merian Caldwell Cooper (October 24, 1893 – April 21, 1973) was an American aviator, United States Air Force and Polish Air Force officer, adventurer, screenwriter, film director, and producer. Cooper was the founder of the Kościuszko Squadron during the Polish–Soviet War and was a Soviet prisoner of war for a time. He was a notable movie producer, and got his start with film as part of the Explorers Club, traveling the world and documenting adventures. He was a member of the board of directors of Pan American Airways, but his love of film always took priority. During his film career, he worked for companies such as Pioneer Pictures, RKO Pictures, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. He is also credited as co-inventor of the Cinerama film projection process. Cooper's most famous film was the 1933 movie King Kong. He was awarded an honorary Oscar for lifetime achievement in 1952 and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.


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Filmography

all 74

Movies 74

Producer 53

Writer 9

Director 4

self 3

Characters
Kong: Skull Island

Kong: Skull Island (2017)

Movie
6.84
Writer
Kong: Return to the Jungle

Kong: Return to the Jungle (2006)

Movie
Writer
King Kong

King Kong (2005)

Movie
7.07
Writer
The Lost Spider Pit Sequence

The Lost Spider Pit Sequence (2005)

Movie
Writer
Kong: King of Atlantis

Kong: King of Atlantis (2005)

Movie
Self
I'm King Kong!: The Exploits of Merian C. Cooper

I'm King Kong!: The Exploits of Merian C. Cooper (2005)

Movie
Self (archive)
Cinerama Adventure

Cinerama Adventure (2002)

Movie
Story
Mighty Joe Young

Mighty Joe Young (1998)

Movie
6
Writer
The Mighty Kong

The Mighty Kong (1998)

Movie
Writer
King Kong Lives

King Kong Lives (1986)

Movie
Writer
King Kong

King Kong (1976)

Movie
3
Executive Producer
The Searchers

The Searchers (1956)

Movie
5.03
Producer
The Sun Shines Bright

The Sun Shines Bright (1953)

Movie
6
Director
This Is Cinerama

This Is Cinerama (1952)

Movie
Producer
The Quiet Man

The Quiet Man (1952)

Movie
6
Producer
Rio Grande

Rio Grande (1950)

Movie
5.33
Producer
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949)

Movie
3.5
Writer
Mighty Joe Young

Mighty Joe Young (1949)

Movie
Producer / Presenter
3 Godfathers

3 Godfathers (1948)

Movie
3.5
Producer
Fort Apache

Fort Apache (1948)

Movie
4
Producer
The Fugitive

The Fugitive (1947)

Movie
Producer
Dr. Cyclops

Dr. Cyclops (1940)

Movie
Producer
The Toy Wife

The Toy Wife (1938)

Movie
Executive Producer
Dancing Pirate

Dancing Pirate (1936)

Movie
Director
The Last Days of Pompeii

The Last Days of Pompeii (1935)

Movie
Producer
She

She (1935)

Movie
Executive Producer
Kentucky Kernels

Kentucky Kernels (1934)

Movie
Executive Producer
Finishing School

Finishing School (1934)

Movie
Executive Producer
Sing and Like it

Sing and Like it (1934)

Movie
Executive Producer
This Man Is Mine

This Man Is Mine (1934)

Movie
Executive Producer
Success at Any Price

Success at Any Price (1934)

Movie
Executive Producer
Spitfire

Spitfire (1934)

Movie
Executive Producer
Keep 'Em Rolling

Keep 'Em Rolling (1934)

Movie
Executive Producer
The Lost Patrol

The Lost Patrol (1934)

Movie
Executive Producer
Hips, Hips, Hooray!

Hips, Hips, Hooray! (1934)

Movie
Executive Producer
Two Alone

Two Alone (1934)

Movie
Executive Producer
Long Lost Father

Long Lost Father (1934)

Movie
Executive Producer
Man of Two Worlds

Man of Two Worlds (1934)

Movie
Executive Producer
The Meanest Gal in Town

The Meanest Gal in Town (1934)

Movie
Executive Producer
Flying Down to Rio

Flying Down to Rio (1933)

Movie
7
Executive Producer
If I Were Free

If I Were Free (1933)

Movie
Executive Producer
Little Women

Little Women (1933)

Movie
Executive Producer
The Right To Romance

The Right To Romance (1933)

Movie
Executive Producer
After Tonight

After Tonight (1933)

Movie
Executive Producer
Chance at Heaven

Chance at Heaven (1933)

Movie
Executive Producer
Ace of Aces

Ace of Aces (1933)

Movie
Executive Producer
Aggie Appleby, Maker of Men

Aggie Appleby, Maker of Men (1933)

Movie
Executive Producer
Ann Vickers

Ann Vickers (1933)

Movie
6
Producer
Midshipman Jack

Midshipman Jack (1933)

Movie
Executive Producer
Rafter Romance

Rafter Romance (1933)

Movie
Executive Producer
Blind Adventure

Blind Adventure (1933)

Movie
Executive Producer
Morning Glory

Morning Glory (1933)

Movie
Executive Producer
No Marriage Ties

No Marriage Ties (1933)

Movie
Production Executive
Before Dawn

Before Dawn (1933)

Movie
Executive Producer
Double Harness

Double Harness (1933)

Movie
Executive Producer
Bed of Roses

Bed of Roses (1933)

Movie
Executive Producer
Emergency Call

Emergency Call (1933)

Movie
Executive Producer
Melody Cruise

Melody Cruise (1933)

Movie
Executive Producer
Professional Sweetheart

Professional Sweetheart (1933)

Movie
Executive Producer
Cross Fire

Cross Fire (1933)

Movie
Executive Producer
The Silver Cord

The Silver Cord (1933)

Movie
Executive Producer
Diplomaniacs

Diplomaniacs (1933)

Movie
Pilot of Plane that Kills Kong (uncredited) / Director / Producer / Idea / Story
King Kong

King Kong (1933)

Movie
5.13
Associate Producer
Lucky Devils

Lucky Devils (1933)

Movie
Producer
The Monkey's Paw

The Monkey's Paw (1933)

Movie
Associate Producer
The Phantom of Crestwood

The Phantom of Crestwood (1932)

Movie
Executive Producer
Flaming Gold

Flaming Gold (1932)

Movie
Producer
The Most Dangerous Game

The Most Dangerous Game (1932)

Movie
Writer
Roar of the Dragon

Roar of the Dragon (1932)

Movie
Cinematographer
Gow the Killer

Gow the Killer (1931)

Movie
Director
The Four Feathers

The Four Feathers (1929)

Movie
Cinematographer
Gow the Head Hunter

Gow the Head Hunter (1928)

Movie
Director
Chang: A Drama of the Wilderness

Chang: A Drama of the Wilderness (1927)

Movie
Self
Grass: A Nation's Battle for Life

Grass: A Nation's Battle for Life (1925)

Movie

Ratings

Average 6.09
Based on 1.25 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1925
1933
1934
1933
2017
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Information

Known For
Production

Gender
Male

Birthday
1893-10-24

Deathday
1973-04-21 (79 years old)

Birth Place
Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

Children
Maciej Słomczyński

Siblings
John Cobb Cooper

Citizenships
United States of America

Also Known As
Merian Cooper

Awards
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Cross of Valour, Academy Honorary Award, Honorary Scout, Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari


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