
Cooper Thornton
Acting
Biography
Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Cooper grew up focusing primarily on competitive swimming. He received his MFA in Dramatic Performance from the Univ. of Cincinatti College Conservatory of Music (CCM) and then went on for further study at the Welsh College of Music and Drama (Welsh National Conservatoire) in Cardiff, Wales where he was honored as a President's Scholar. He was also honored at the British National Student Drama Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for his one man multi-character show "Life on the Absolute Edge". He made his feature film debut in the independent film "Existo" and his Los Angeles theater debut in Arthur Miller's "After The Fall" at The Fountain Theatre for which he won Best Supporting Actor. He now resides in Los Angeles, California with his wife and family. - IMDb Mini Biography
Filmography
49 credits
The Ring Two
Movie • 2005
Father of Emily

Fracture
Movie • 2007
Public Defender

I Am Number Four
Movie • 2011
Sarah's Dad

Red State
Movie • 2011
Plastic Wrap Man

Walk of Shame
Movie • 2014
Male Blooper Anchor #2

House of Sand and Fog
Movie • 2003
Gary

Gone Girl
Movie • 2014
Doctor

Atlas Shrugged: Part III
Movie • 2014
Chick Morrison

Jeffie Was Here
Movie • 2010
Minister Thompkins

Changeling
Movie • 2008
Prison Guard

Sully
Movie • 2016
Jim Whitaker

Going Home
Movie • 2000
Ray

El Camino Christmas
Movie • 2017
Stan the Weatherman

2 Minutes of Fame
Movie • 2020
Senior Advisor

The Last Dance
Movie • 2000
Sean

Zodiac
Movie • 2007
Internal Affairs Agent #1

Flightplan
Movie • 2005
West

Something's More Than One Thing
Movie • 2025
Tim

A Good Day to Die Hard
Movie • 2013
S2

Run
Movie • 2005
Priest

The Congress
Movie • 2013
Head Physician (voice)

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
TV • 2000
Ned Bookman

Parks and Recreation
TV • 2009
Dr. Harris

The Office
TV • 2005
Dennis (uncredited)

Brothers and Sisters
TV • 2006
Felix Newsome

NCIS: Los Angeles
TV • 2009
Kevin Atley

Curb Your Enthusiasm
TV • 2000
New Renter

NCIS: New Orleans
TV • 2014
Captain Stark

Second Time Around
TV • 2004
Martin Duran

Samantha Who?
TV • 2007
Instructor

Hannah Montana
TV • 2006
Mr. Picker

House
TV • 2004
John

The Resident
TV • 2018
Ollie

My Name Is Earl
TV • 2005
Derrick Stone

The Bernie Mac Show
TV • 2001
Stan

The King of Queens
TV • 1998
Jeff

Arrested Development
TV • 2003
Baker

One on One
TV • 2001
Maitre'd

The Drew Carey Show
TV • 1995
Male Passenger

Family Law
TV • 1999
Roger Emerson

American Dreams
TV • 2002
Hotel Receptionist

The Guardian
TV • 2001
Andrew Renton

The Practice
TV • 1997
Atty. Jeffrey Palmer

Las Vegas
TV • 2003
Jerry Smoltz

Close to Home
TV • 2005
Nathan Meeks

NCIS
TV • 2003
Peter Vandevere

Hawaii
TV • 2004
Adam Taylor

Grounded for Life
TV • 2001
Chris

Scrubs
TV • 2001
Tommy Tanner