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<p><a href="/biography/dominic-cooper">Dominic Edward Cooper</a>, an English <a href="/biography/dominic-cooper">actor</a>, was born on June 2, 1978, in Greenwich, London. His father, Brian Cooper, worked as an auctioneer, and his mother, Julie Cooper, was a schoolteacher. Dominic’s great-grandfather, E. T. Heron, was a publicist who founded the film trade newspaper <i>The Kinematograph Weekly</i>, which chronicled news from the film industry. This familial connection to entertainment may have influenced Cooper’s eventual pursuit of acting.</p>

<h2>Early Education and Training</h2>
<p>Cooper attended John Ball Primary School and later enrolled at Thomas Tallis School in London. He went on to study at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), where he honed his acting skills. Upon graduating in 2000, he began his professional acting career, quickly working across film, television, and theatre.</p>

<h2>Early Roles in Film and Television</h2>
<p>In 2001, Cooper landed a small role as a constable in the film <i>From Hell</i>, starring <a href="/biography/johnny-depp">Johnny Depp</a>. That same year, he appeared in minor roles in the television series <i>The Infinite Worlds of H.G. Wells</i> and the acclaimed miniseries <i>Band of Brothers</i>. Around the same time, he made his stage debut in the play <i>Mother Clap's Molly House</i>, which marked the beginning of his emergence in the entertainment industry.</p>

<h2>Breakthrough with <i>The History Boys</i></h2>
<p>Cooper’s breakout role came with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Bennett">Alan Bennett</a>’s play <i>The History Boys</i>, in which he portrayed the charismatic student Dakin. His performance earned him a nomination for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play. The play was later adapted into a film in 2006, with Cooper reprising his role. The film adaptation enhanced Cooper's profile, earning him nominations for the Empire Award for Best Male Newcomer, the British Independent Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer, and the London Film Critics' Circle Award for British Supporting Actor of the Year.</p>

<h2>Commercial Success with <i>Mamma Mia!</i></h2>
<p>In 2008, Cooper starred in the musical romantic comedy <i>Mamma Mia!</i> as Sky, the fiancé of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_Seyfried">Amanda Seyfried</a>’s character. While his role did not garner major awards, the film was a box office sensation, grossing nearly $610 million worldwide. The movie elevated Cooper’s public profile and cemented his status as a heartthrob in the UK.</p>

<h2>Critical Acclaim and Diverse Roles</h2>
<p>Cooper gained further recognition in 2009 for his role as Danny in the coming-of-age drama <i>An Education</i>. His performance contributed to the ensemble’s nomination for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.</p>

<p>In the following years, Cooper took on a range of leading roles. He portrayed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uday_Hussein">Uday Hussein</a> and his body double <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latif_Yahia">Latif Yahia</a> in the biographical drama <i>The Devil’s Double</i> (2011), showcasing his versatility. Additional major roles included appearances in <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln:_Vampire_Hunter">Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter</a></i> as vampire hunter Henry Sturges, as well as in mainstream films such as <i>Need for Speed</i> and <i>Reasonable Doubt</i>, where he starred alongside <a href="/biography/samuel-l-jackson">Samuel L. Jackson</a>.</p>

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<h2>Portrayals in Comic Book and Action Genres</h2>
<p>Between 2015 and 2019, Cooper played <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Custer">Jesse Custer</a>, a conflicted <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Custer">preacher</a> with supernatural powers, in AMC’s television adaptation of <i>Preacher</i>, based on the comic book series. Additionally, he appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Stark">Howard Stark</a> in <i>Captain America: The First Avenger</i> and its spin-off series <i>Agent Carter</i>, further cementing his status in action and comic book-related media.</p>

<p>In 2017, he took on the role of John Stratton in the British action thriller <i>Stratton: First Into Action</i>, playing a Special Boat Service operative.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Public Image</h2>
<p>As of recent reports, Dominic Cooper is estimated to have a net worth of approximately $5 million. He has maintained a relatively private personal life. Publicly available sources indicate that he is not married and is currently single. Though he has been linked to a few relationships in the past, Cooper tends to keep his dating life out of the spotlight. Those interested can follow his official Twitter and Facebook pages for updates.</p>

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