Biography
After toiling for several years as an unknown, but employable actor, Scott Cooper took his career by the reigns and directed "Crazy Heart" (2009), the poignant tale of a broken-down country music singer that earned critical acclaim and several key awards. Cooper was born in Virginia, but spent a fair part of his youth being raised in Somerset, KY, where he attended Somerset High School for one year before moving back to Virginia with his …
Career Milestones
2009 | Directed first feature, "Crazy Heart," starring Jeff Bridges; also wrote screenplay and co-produced with Robert Duvall |
2009 | Again collaborated with Robert Duvall on "Get Low," which also starred Bill Murray and Sissy Spacek |
2009 | Made screenwriting debut with "For Sale by Owner"; also produced and starred in the film |
2006 | Re-teamed with Duvall for the Award-winning AMC miniseries, "Broken Trail" |
2004 | Acted opposite Joaquin Phoenix and John Travolta in "Ladder 49" |
2002 | First acted opposite Robert Duvall in the Civil War epic, "Gods and Generals" |
2000 | Appeared in the "Takedown" with Tom Berenger and Skeet Ulrich |
1999 | Had a small role in "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me" |
1984 | Made feature acting debut as a judge in "Breakin'" |
Awards
2011 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program in Undercover Boss |
2010 | Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature in Crazy Heart |
2010 | Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay in Crazy Heart |