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Cooper Hoffman
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| Born | 2003 (age 21–22) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2021–present |
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| Relatives | Gordy Hoffman (uncle) |
Cooper Hoffman (born 2003) is an American actor. The son of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, he made his acting debut with a leading role in Paul Thomas Anderson's coming-of-age film Licorice Pizza (2021). He has since portrayed Dick Ebersol in the comedy-drama Saturday Night (2024).
Early life
He is the son of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman and costume designer Mimi O'Donnell.
Career
Hoffman made his film debut in Licorice Pizza (2021), written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, a frequent collaborator of his late father. For his performance, he gained critical acclaim and was nominated for, among other awards, the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. In 2023, he acted in the Flannery O'Connor biopic Wildcat, directed by Ethan Hawke. The film premiered at the 50th Telluride Film Festival. In 2024, Hoffman played Dick Ebersol in the biographical comedy-drama Saturday Night.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2021 | Licorice Pizza | Gary Valentine | |
| 2023 | Wildcat | Manley Pointer | |
| 2024 | Old Guy | Wihlborg | |
| Saturday Night | Dick Ebersol | ||
| 2025 | The Long Walk | TBA | Post-production |
| TBA | I Want Your ... | Elliot | Post-production |
| TBA | Poetic License | TBA | Filming |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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National Board of Review Awards | Breakthrough Performance | Licorice Pizza | Won | |
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Critics' Choice Movie Awards | Best Young Performer | Nominated | ||
| Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | Nominated |
