Chris Cooper
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07/08/1951
Kansas City, MO |
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| Majored in both agriculture and acting in college. |
| While enrolled at the University of Missouri, he took ballet classes at nearby Stephens College for women, which he said helped him overcome his extreme shyness. |
| Joined the Coast Guard Reserve after high school. |
| Has done some of his finest work under the direction of John Sayles, including Matewan, City of Hope (1991), Lone Star (1996) and Silver City (2004 |
| Played a miner in 1987's Matewan and 1999's October Sky. |
