Chris Cooper '96 -- "Blood Libel" (L&O)
Chris Cooper had already established himself as a mighty fine character actor in the miniseries "Lonesome Dove." His role as a KKK defense lawyer came just about when he seared his movie mark with roles in "Money Train" and "Lone Star." Within three years, the award nominations would clock in with some regularity, but he impressed "L&O" fans with his cockamamie, so-awful-could-it-work legal pitch.
Who else ...
more Chris Cooper '96 -- "Blood Libel" (L&O)
Chris Cooper had already established himself as a mighty fine character actor in the miniseries "Lonesome Dove." His role as a KKK defense lawyer came just about when he seared his movie mark with roles in "Money Train" and "Lone Star." Within three years, the award nominations would clock in with some regularity, but he impressed "L&O" fans with his cockamamie, so-awful-could-it-work legal pitch.
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