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Gladys Cooper

Gladys Cooper

Actor · born 18 December 1888 · Chiswick, England, UK

Dame Gladys Constance Cooper (18 December 1888 – 17 November 1971) was an English actress, theatrical manager and producer, whose career spanned seven decades on stage, in films and on television.

Beginning as a teenager in Edwardian musical comedy and pantomime, she starred in dramatic roles and silent films before the First World War. She managed the Playhouse Theatre from 1917 to 1934, where she starred in many roles. From the early 1920s Cooper won praise in plays by W. Somerset Maugham and others.

Where to start: Rebecca (1940).

As actor 43

TV shows 6

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Gladys Cooper movie?

By viewer score, Rebecca (1940) at 7.9/10.

What are Gladys Cooper’s most popular movies?

Rebecca, My Fair Lady, The Bishop's Wife.

How many movies has Gladys Cooper made?

43 films on TMDB, 43 as actor.

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