Cooper Hoffman Explained

Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2021–present
Father:Philip Seymour Hoffman
Relatives:Gordy Hoffman (uncle)

Cooper Hoffman (born 2003) is an American actor. The son of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, he made his acting debut with a leading role in Paul Thomas Anderson's coming-of-age film Licorice Pizza (2021). He has since portrayed Dick Ebersol in the comedy-drama Saturday Night (2024).

Early life

Hoffman was born in 2003.[1] He is the son of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman and costume designer Mimi O'Donnell.[2] Hoffman has two sisters as well.[3] Hoffman's father died when he was ten years old. In his will, he wished for his son to live life outside of Hollywood.[4] Growing up, Hoffman did not seriously consider becoming an actor. He only took part in school plays as part of the stage crew, and participated in making short films with his friends, including family friend Paul Thomas Anderson and his son.[5] [6] [7]

Career

Hoffman made his film debut in Licorice Pizza (2021),[8] written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, a frequent collaborator of his late father.[9] [10] [11] For his performance, he gained critical acclaim and was nominated for, among other awards, the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.[12] In 2023, he acted in the Flannery O'Connor biopic Wildcat, directed by Ethan Hawke. The film premiered at the 50th Telluride Film Festival.[13] In 2024, Hoffman played Dick Ebersol in the biographical comedy-drama Saturday Night.[14]

Filmography

Film work by Cooper Hoffman
YearTitleRoleNotes
2021Licorice PizzaGary Valentine
2023WildcatManley Pointer
2024Old GuyWihlborg
Saturday NightDick Ebersol
2025The Long WalkPost-production
I Want Your SexElliotPost-production

Awards and nominations

Accolades for Cooper Hoffman
YearAwardCategoryWorkResultclass=unsortableRef.
National Board of Review AwardsBreakthrough PerformanceLicorice Pizza[15]
Critics' Choice Movie AwardsBest Young Performer[16]
Golden Globe AwardsBest Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

Notes and References

  1. Web site: September 3, 2020 . Philip Seymour Hoffman's son Cooper to star in coming-of-age drama . Newsweek.
  2. Galuppo . Mia . 2020-09-02 . Cooper Hoffman, Son of Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Leads Paul Thomas Anderson '70s Drama . 2024-12-04 . The Hollywood Reporter.
  3. News: D’Zurilla . Christie . 2014-02-19 . Philip Seymour Hoffman will: I want my son to be a New Yorker . 2024-12-04 . Los Angeles Times.
  4. News: Selby . Jenn . 2014-02-20 . Philip Seymour Hoffman’s will: Actor wished for son to stay away from Hollywood . 2024-12-04 . The Independent.
  5. News: Coyle . Jake . 2022-02-09 . Cooper Hoffman discovers that, like his dad, he’s an actor . 2024-12-04 . Associated Press.
  6. Hirschberg . Lynn . 2022-01-13 . Cooper Hoffman Comes of Age . 2024-12-04 . W.
  7. Lang . Brent . 2021-11-10 . Paul Thomas Anderson on ‘Licorice Pizza’ and Moviemaking: ‘Anyone Who’s Done This Knows That Confidence Is an Illusion’ . 2024-12-04 . Variety.
  8. Web site: The Trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson's New Film Licorice Pizza Gives Boogie Nights Vibes. September 22, 2021. GQ.
  9. Web site: Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman fall in love in Licorice Pizza trailer. The A.V. Club.
  10. Web site: Bradley Cooper Stars Alongside Philip Seymour Hoffman's Son Cooper in Trailer for Licorice Pizza. People.
  11. Web site: Philip Seymour Hoffman's son stars in 'Licorice Pizza'. Marianne. Garvey. CNN.
  12. Web site: Golden Globes 2022: The winners and nominees . Entertainment & Arts . . January 10, 2022 . June 15, 2023.
  13. Web site: 'Wildcat' Review: Ethan Hawke's Oddball Character Study Cleverly Illuminates Life Of Flannery O'Connor – Telluride Film Festival. Deadline Hollywood. February 10, 2024.
  14. Web site: 'The Fabelmans' Star Gabriel LaBelle To Play Lorne Michaels In Sony's 'SNL 1975'; Cooper Hoffman & Rachel Sennott Also Join Ensemble. Deadline Hollywood. February 10, 2024.
  15. . National Board of Review Names 'Licorice Pizza' as Best Film of 2021 . Movies > Movie News . Lewis . Hilary . December 2, 2021 . June 15, 2023 . en-US . 0018-3660.
  16. News: . Critics Choice 2022: Complete List of Winners . Cohn . Gabe . March 13, 2022 . June 15, 2023 . en-US . Movies . 1645522 . 1553-8095.

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