Dominic Cooper, 1978
Actors · June 2, 1978
Dominic Cooper
★ HOW OLD IS DOMINIC COOPER?
Dominic Cooper is 48 years old, born June 2, 1978 in United Kingdom · Gemini.
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About
Dominic Cooper anchored the MCU as young Howard Stark while commanding prestige theatre stages early in his career. Born in England in 1978, he transitioned from Royal National Theatre productions to film, earning acclaim for originating Dakin in The History Boys (2004), which he brought to Broadway and adapted for screen. His Gemini versatility spans comic-book antihero Jesse Custer on Preacher (2016–2019) to period dramas like An Education (2009) and My Week with Marilyn (2011).
★ FEATURE
Biography
Dominic Edward Cooper is an English actor born 2 June 1978. He broke through originating the role of Dakin in The History Boys (2004), a Royal National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company production that he reprised in the West End, on Broadway, and as a film adaptation. Cooper became known internationally for portraying young Howard Stark across Marvel Cinematic Universe productions, including Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) and the ABC series Agent Carter (2015–2016). He also plays Sky in the Mamma Mia! films (2008, 2018) and Jesse Custer, the lead of AMC's Preacher (2016–2019). His filmography spans period dramas—An Education (2009), My Week with Marilyn (2011)—action fare like Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012), Need for Speed (2014), and the fantasy epic Warcraft (2016). As a Gemini, Cooper embodies the sign's adaptability across genre and scale—from intimate character studies to blockbuster franchises. Actors perform across stage and screen, developing characters through script analysis, rehearsal, and collaboration with directors and ensemble casts.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Cooper trained within Britain's most prestigious theatre institutions. Early in his career, he was cast in significant roles at the Royal National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company, where he built a reputation for classical work before transitioning to film and television.
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Trivia
- Cooper originated Dakin in The History Boys (2004), then took the same role to the West End, Broadway, and film—a rare arc for a stage role.
- He plays young Howard Stark across multiple MCU projects, bridging Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) and the prequel series Agent Carter (2015–2016).
- His life-path number is 33, the 'Master Teacher'—fitting for an actor who learned craft in England's National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company before teaching audiences globally.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 33 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung Gravy
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Dominic Cooper?
- Dominic Cooper is 48 years old (born June 2, 1978).
- When is Dominic Cooper's birthday?
- Dominic Cooper was born on June 2, 1978.
- What is Dominic Cooper's zodiac sign?
- Dominic Cooper is a Gemini, born June 2, 1978.
- What is Dominic Cooper's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Dominic Cooper was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Dominic Cooper from?
- Dominic Cooper is from United Kingdom.
- What does Dominic Cooper do?
- Dominic Cooper is a actor.
- Is Dominic Cooper still alive?
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