Kevin Cooney

Kevin Cooney

80 · Born: Oct 2, 1945

Personal Details

BornOct 2, 1945 Houston, Texas, USA

Biography

Kevin's journey in the entertainment industry began with a stint in a rock and roll band during his college days, specifically with the Dave Starky V. This early foray into the world of music laid the groundwork for his subsequent transition into acting, which started to take shape in the vibrant city of Houston. A major breakthrough came his way with the iconic stage production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, a show that not only showcased his talents but also afforded him the opportunity to tour and make his Broadway debut. The 1980s saw Kevin residing in New York City, where he continued to hone his craft by taking on the role of M. Butterfly in a national tour of the stage play. This critically acclaimed performance not only solidified his reputation as a talented actor but also prepared him for the next chapter of his career. In 1991, Kevin made the bold decision to relocate to Los Angeles, where he currently resides with his wife, Theresa Nelson, a gifted screenwriter and author.

Career

2014
23 Blast
23 Blast as Coach Burley
2008
Winged Creatures
Winged Creatures as Travis Carlson
2007
Charlie Wilson's War
Charlie Wilson's War as Congressional Committee
2006
2005
Barry Dingle
Barry Dingle as Senator Albert Shivers
2004
Bring It on: Again
Bring It on: Again as Dean Sebastian
American Crime
American Crime as Mr. Corpach
2002
Windtalkers
Windtalkers as Ear Doctor
West of Here
West of Here as Gil Blackwell Sr.
2001
Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde as Head of Admissions
1999
Angel's Dance
Angel's Dance as Theodore Chaste
1998
Bulworth
Bulworth as Rev. Wilberforce
Primary Colors
Primary Colors as Lawrence Harris
1997
Clockwatchers
Clockwatchers as Mr. Kilmer
Switchback
Switchback as FBI SAC Grant Montgomery
Mad City
Mad City as Principal
Con Air
Con Air as Judge
1996
Lifeform
Lifeform as Lt. General McClintock
Independence Day
Independence Day as Atlantic Air CINC
1995
Dead Man Walking
Dead Man Walking as Governor Benedict
1994
White Mile
White Mile as Older Man
1993
Arctic Blue
Arctic Blue as Meyerling
Quick
Quick as Schieffer
1989
Night Game
Night Game as Essicks
Blood Red
Blood Red as Mayor Riggs
Dead Poets Society
Dead Poets Society as Joe Danburry
1988
Full Moon in Blue Water
Full Moon in Blue Water as Charlie O'Donnell
1986
Screen Two
Screen Two as Don Fisher
1981
1979
North Dallas Forty
North Dallas Forty as Pete Peterson
1975