Cooper Koch (American Actor) Age, Biography, Family

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Famous Role	Erik Menéndez in the crime drama series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024)

College/University	Pace School of Performing Arts, New York City
Degree	Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) (2018)

Father	Billy Koch (VFX Artist in Hollywood)
Mother	Kathy Kaehler
Siblings	Payton Koch (Twin Film Editor) Walker Koch (Musician) Payton Koch (Twin, Film Editor)
Grandfather	Hawk Koch (Film Producer, former president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2012-2013)
Great-grandfather	Howard W. Koch (Producer and Director)

Debut

Film (As a Child Artist)	Fracture (2007)
Film (As an Actor)	A New York Christmas Wedding (2022) as Azrael Gabison
Short Film	The Body's Witness (2016)
TV	West 40s (2018) as a boy on train

Career Growth

In 2015, he appeared in the music video for 'Reflection' by Towkio.
His role in 'Swallowed' (2022) and 'They/Them' (2022) further showcased his talent.
Cooper gained fame for portraying Erik Menéndez in 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' (2024).
He has a rich portfolio of short films and was featured in the TV film 'Less Than Zero' (2019).
Cooper also attended a horror class with James Franco at Studio 4.
Appeared in the Yves Saint Laurent campaign short film 'Togetherness' (2022).
Worked as a model for fashion brands including Gap, Skechers, and Patagonia.
Appeared in the Starz series Power Book II: Ghost (2023).

Awards & Recognition

Golden Globe nomination for his role as Erik Menéndez in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024)
2024 International Actor of the Year award from GQ Australia

Leisure Activity	Playing tennis
Pet	A pet dog

1. Comes from a Hollywood family; grandfather Hawk Koch is a notable film producer.
2. Began acting at 11 in the movie 'Fracture', produced by his grandfather.
3. Faced bullying during his childhood but learned to embrace his identity.
4. Prioritizes self-acceptance as a gay man, which he reflected upon during interviews.
5. Has starred in several LGBTQ-centered films including They/Them and Swallowed.
6. Visited the Menéndez brothers in prison alongside Kim Kardashian to advocate for their retrial.
7. Is represented by Innovative Artists and Silver Lining Entertainment.
8. Started acting as a child and has amassed more than 15 acting credits throughout his career.