Jackie Cooper: podcast appearances and interviews

John Cooper Jr., known professionally as Jackie Cooper, was an American actor and director born on September 15, 1922, and he passed away on May 3, 2011. He began his career as a child actor and was featured in the Our Gang ensemble from 1929 to 1931. At the age of nine, he became the only child and the youngest person to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in the 1931 film Skippy. As he transitioned into adolescence, he continued acting in this phase of his career during the 1930s and moved on to adult roles beginning in 1940. In his adult years, Cooper starred as Socrates Sock Miller on the sitcom The People's Choice from 1955 to 1958 and played the title character on Hennesey from 1959 to 1962. He is also known for portraying Perry White, the Daily Planet editor-in-chief, in the Superman films from 1978 to 1987. In addition to his acting career, Cooper found success as a television director, earning two Primetime Emmy Awards for his directing work. Parallel to his entertainment pursuits, he served as a U.S. Navy officer, both on active duty and in reserve. In recognition of his contributions to the motion picture industry, he was honored with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star located at 1507 Vine Street.