Cooper Thornton

Biography

Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Cooper grew up focusing primarily on competitive swimming. He received his MFA in Dramatic Performance from the Univ. of Cincinatti College Conservatory of Music (CCM) and then went on for further study at the Welsh College of Music and Drama (Welsh National Conservatoire) in Cardiff, Wales where he was honored as a President's Scholar. He was also honored at the British National Student Drama Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for his one man multi-character show "Life on the Absolute Edge". He made his feature film debut in the independent film "Existo" and his Los Angeles theater debut in Arthur Miller's "After The Fall" at The Fountain Theatre for which he won Best Supporting Actor. He now resides in Los Angeles, California with his wife and family. - IMDb Mini Biography

Known For

NCIS

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

House

The Office

NCIS: Los Angeles

Scrubs

Curb Your Enthusiasm

The Resident

All Movies (22)

• Something's More Than One Thing2025 · as Tim
• 2 Minutes of Fame2020 · as Senior Advisor
• El Camino Christmas2017 · as Stan the Weatherman
• Sully2016 · as Jim Whitaker
• Gone Girl2014 · as Doctor
• Atlas Shrugged: Part III2014 · as Chick Morrison
• Walk of Shame2014 · as Male Blooper Anchor #2
• The Congress2013 · as Head Physician (voice)
• A Good Day to Die Hard2013 · as S2
• Red State2011 · as Plastic Wrap Man
• I Am Number Four2011 · as Sarah's Dad
• Jeffie Was Here2010 · as Minister Thompkins
• Changeling2008 · as Prison Guard
• Fracture2007 · as Public Defender
• Zodiac2007 · as Internal Affairs Agent #1
• Run2005 · as Priest
• Flightplan2005 · as West
• The Ring Two2005 · as Father of Emily
• House of Sand and Fog2003 · as Gary
• The Last Dance2000 · as Sean
• Going Home2000 · as Ray
• Existo1999 · as Vigo

All TV Shows (28)

• The Resident2018 · as Ollie
• NCIS: New Orleans2014 · as Captain Stark
• NCIS: Los Angeles2009 · as Kevin Atley
• Parks and Recreation2009 · as Dr. Harris
• Samantha Who?2007 · as Instructor
• Brothers and Sisters2006 · as Felix Newsome
• Hannah Montana2006 · as Mr. Picker
• My Name Is Earl2005 · as Derrick Stone
• Close to Home2005 · as Nathan Meeks
• The Office2005 · as Dennis (uncredited)
• House2004 · as John
• Second Time Around2004 · as Martin Duran
• Hawaii2004 · as Adam Taylor
• Arrested Development2003 · as Baker
• NCIS2003 · as Peter Vandevere
• Las Vegas2003 · as Jerry Smoltz
• American Dreams2002 · as Hotel Receptionist
• The Bernie Mac Show2001 · as Stan
• Scrubs2001 · as Tommy Tanner
• The Guardian2001 · as Andrew Renton
• One on One2001 · as Maitre'd
• Grounded for Life2001 · as Chris
• Curb Your Enthusiasm2000 · as New Renter
• CSI: Crime Scene Investigation2000 · as Ned Bookman
• Family Law1999 · as Roger Emerson
• The King of Queens1998 · as Jeff
• The Practice1997 · as Atty. Jeffrey Palmer
• The Drew Carey Show1995 · as Male Passenger