
Known for
Producing
Born
October 24, 1893
Birthplace
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Died
April 21, 1973 (aged 79)
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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 M...
2024
as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
2017
Characters
2010
Original Film Writer
2005
Original Story
2005
Screenplay
2005
as Self (archive footage)
2002
as Self (archive)
1998
Original Film Writer
1986
Characters
1976
Idea
1956
Executive Producer
1953
Producer
1952
Director, Producer
1952
Producer
1950
Producer
1950
Executive Producer, Presenter
1949
Executive Producer, Presenter
1949
Story, Producer
1948
Producer, Presenter
1948
Producer, Executive Producer
1947
Producer, Presenter
1940
Producer
1938
Producer
1936
Executive Producer
1935
Producer