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).
Cooper Hoffman | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2003 (age 20–21) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Father | Philip Seymour Hoffman |
| Relatives | Gordy Hoffman (uncle) |
Early life
editHoffman 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
editHoffman 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
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Licorice Pizza | Gary Valentine | |
| 2023 | Wildcat | Manley Pointer | |
| 2024 | Old Guy | Wihlborg | |
| Saturday Night | Dick Ebersol | ||
| 2025 | The Long Walk | TBA | Post-production |
| TBA | I Want Your Sex | Elliot | Post-production |
| TBA | Poetic License | TBA | Filming |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021
|
National Board of Review Awards | Breakthrough Performance | Licorice Pizza | Won | [15] |
2022
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Critics' Choice Movie Awards | Best Young Performer | Nominated | [16] | |
| Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | Nominated | [12] |
References
edit- ^ "Philip Seymour Hoffman's son Cooper to star in coming-of-age drama". Newsweek. September 3, 2020.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (September 2, 2020). "Cooper Hoffman, Son of Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Leads Paul Thomas Anderson '70s Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ D’Zurilla, Christie (February 19, 2014). "Philip Seymour Hoffman will: I want my son to be a New Yorker". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ Selby, Jenn (February 20, 2014). "Philip Seymour Hoffman's will: Actor wished for son to stay away from Hollywood". The Independent. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ Coyle, Jake (February 9, 2022). "Cooper Hoffman discovers that, like his dad, he's an actor". Associated Press. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ Hirschberg, Lynn (January 13, 2022). "Cooper Hoffman Comes of Age". W. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ Lang, Brent (November 10, 2021). "Paul Thomas Anderson on 'Licorice Pizza' and Moviemaking: 'Anyone Who's Done This Knows That Confidence Is an Illusion'". Variety. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ "The Trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson's New Film Licorice Pizza Gives Boogie Nights Vibes". GQ. September 22, 2021.
- ^ "Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman fall in love in Licorice Pizza trailer". The A.V. Club.
- ^ "Bradley Cooper Stars Alongside Philip Seymour Hoffman's Son Cooper in Trailer for Licorice Pizza". People.
- ^ Garvey, Marianne. "Philip Seymour Hoffman's son stars in 'Licorice Pizza'". CNN.
- ^ a b "Golden Globes 2022: The winners and nominees". Entertainment & Arts. BBC News. January 10, 2022. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
- ^ "'Wildcat' Review: Ethan Hawke's Oddball Character Study Cleverly Illuminates Life Of Flannery O'Connor – Telluride Film Festival". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
- ^ "'The Fabelmans' Star Gabriel LaBelle To Play Lorne Michaels In Sony's 'SNL 1975'; Cooper Hoffman & Rachel Sennott Also Join Ensemble". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
- ^ Lewis, Hilary (December 2, 2021). "National Board of Review Names 'Licorice Pizza' as Best Film of 2021". Movies > Movie News. The Hollywood Reporter. ISSN 0018-3660. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
- ^ Cohn, Gabe (March 13, 2022). "Critics Choice 2022: Complete List of Winners". Movies. The New York Times. ISSN 1553-8095. OCLC 1645522. Retrieved June 15, 2023.