Merian C. Cooper
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Summary
Merian C. Cooper was born on October 24, 1893[1], in Jacksonville[2]. He died on April 21, 1973[3], in San Diego[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], film producer[6], film director[7], actor[8], and fighter pilot[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,563 views/month, #6,961 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: John C. Cooper[11]
- Spouse: Dorothy Jordan[12]
- Child: Maciej Słomczyński[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Native language: English[15]
- Occupation: military officer[16], aircraft pilot[17], journalist[18], film actor[19], cinematographer[20], producer[21], director[22]
- Educated at: United States Naval Academy[23], Georgia Tech[24]
- Award received: Honorary Scout[25], Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[26], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[27], Academy Honorary Award[28], Cross of Valour (1920)[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Military branch: United States Army Air Forces[31]
- Commons category: Merian C. Cooper[32]
- Military, police or special rank: podpolkovnik[33]
- Cause of death: cancer[34]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[35], World War II[36], Polish–Soviet War[37]
- Family name: Cooper[38]
- Given name: Merian[39], Caldwell[40], Coldwell[41]
- Manner of death: natural causes[42]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Picture[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[44]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Merian C. Cooper include Mount Cooper[45], a mountain[46].
Why It Matters
Merian C. Cooper has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
He is credited with the discovery of Cinerama[49], a cinema film format[50]. Entities named for him include Mount Cooper[45], a mountain[46].
FAQs
Where was Merian C. Cooper born?
Merian C. Cooper's place of birth was Jacksonville[2].
Where did Merian C. Cooper die?
Merian C. Cooper died in San Diego[4].
Who were Merian C. Cooper's parents?
Merian C. Cooper's father was John C. Cooper[11].
Who was Merian C. Cooper married to?
Merian C. Cooper's spouses include Dorothy Jordan[12].
What did Merian C. Cooper do for work?
Merian C. Cooper worked as a screenwriter[5], film producer[6], film director[7], actor[8], and fighter pilot[9].
Where did Merian C. Cooper go to school?
Merian C. Cooper was educated at United States Naval Academy[23] and Georgia Tech[24].
What awards did Merian C. Cooper receive?
Honors received include Honorary Scout[25], Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[26], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[27], and Academy Honorary Award[28].
What did Merian C. Cooper discover?
Merian C. Cooper is credited as discoverer of Cinerama[49].