GARY COOPER 1927 PARAMOUNT PHOTOGRAVURE PORTRAIT

Original 1927 8 7/8 inch x 6 7/8 inch Paramount Photogravure Portrait of GARY COOPER.

Gary Cooper (1901 – 1961) was an American actor known for his natural, authentic, and understated acting style. Born to Alice Cooper and Charles Cooper, Gary attended school at Dunstable school England, Helena Montana and Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa. His first stage experience was during high school and college. Afterwards, he worked as an extra for one year before getting a part in a two-reeler by the independent producer Hans Tiesler. Eileen Sedgwick was his first leading lady. He then appeared in The Winning of Barbara Worth (1926) for United Artists before moving to Paramount. While there he appeared in a small part in Wings (1927), It (1927), and other films. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor twice and had a further three nominations, as well as receiving an Academy Honorary Award for his career achievements in 1961. He was one of the top 10 film personalities for 23 consecutive years, and one of the top money-making stars for 18 years.

The overall print size is 12 1/4 inch x 8 1/2 inch.

The portrait is in fine condition.