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Merian Caldwell Cooper (October 24, 1893 – April 21, 1973) was an American filmmaker, actor, and producer, as well as a former aviator who served as an officer in the United States Army Air Service and Polish Air Force.
Learn about the life and career of Merian C. Cooper, a military veteran, adventurer, and Hollywood legend who co-created King Kong and other classics. See his biography, filmography, awards, trivia, and more on IMDb.
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- Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- San Diego, California, USA
Sep 24, 2018 · Learn about the life and career of Merian C. Cooper, the man behind the iconic film King Kong and other Hollywood classics. From his childhood in Jacksonville to his daring exploits in World War I and beyond, Cooper was a true pioneer of cinema and exploration.
Oct 24, 2023 · Learn about the incredible life of Merian C. Cooper, who flew combat missions in World War I and II, escaped from a Soviet POW camp, and made the classic movie 'King Kong'. Discover how his adventures inspired his vision of a giant ape fighting biplanes atop the Empire State Building.
Sep 12, 2016 · Merian C. Cooper was born in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. He was the youngest of his siblings and at the age of six, he started to dream about exploration and adventures, a common dream among future aviators. Then he studied at the United States Naval Academy, but didn’t finish it and became a journalist.
Nov 22, 2005 · Merian C. Cooper, a Floridian of stocky build and self-proclaimed middling intelligence, remains an obscure figure in the history of American manhood. After watching...
Merian C. Cooper. Producer: King Kong. In 1920, Merian C. Cooper was a member of volunteer of the American Kosciuszko Squadron that supported the Polish army in the war with Soviet Russia, where he met best friend and producing partner Ernest B. Schoedsack.
