Alice Cooper was an American actress born on September 10, 1873, in Sheerness, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England. She is best known for her role in “You Bet Your Life” (1950) and appeared in several other productions during her career. She was married to Charles Henry Cooper and had two children.
Personal and Family Life
Alice Cooper, whose birth name was Alice Augusta Louise Brazier, married Charles Henry Cooper on March 24, 1894. Together, they had two sons: Arthur Leroy Cooper, born on January 15, 1895, and Frank James Cooper, who is better known as Gary Cooper, born on May 7, 1901. Alice became a grandmother to Maria Cooper Janis, born on September 15, 1937, through her son Gary.
Death and Legacy
Alice Cooper passed away on October 6, 1967, in Palm Desert, California, USA. Her legacy lives on through her children’s contributions to the entertainment industry, especially through her famous son, Gary Cooper, a renowned actor. Despite her work being overshadowed by her son’s success, she is remembered as an important figure in her family’s artistic lineage.
Filmography
| Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|
| You Bet Your Life | Self | 1950 |
| Breakfast in Hollywood | Alice (uncredited) | 1946 |