Scot Cooper is a distinguished actor who has had the privilege of sharing the screen with a diverse range of talented individuals, including Gabriel Macht, James Purefoy, Rupert Friend, Olga Kurylenko, and Aidan Gillen.
He has made notable appearances in several esteemed productions, such as the Emmy-winning series Homeland, where he co-starred in the 4th season, and the popular BBC series Jamillah and Aladdin. His film credits include the multi-award-winning film The World Unseen, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, and a supporting role in the box office hit Maze Runner: The Death Cure.
Born in South Africa, Scot's ancestry is a rich tapestry of English, Swedish, Irish, German, and Scottish heritage. He has received rigorous training from world-renowned instructors, including Meisner teacher William Esper at the Esper Studio in New York, Ivan Chubbuck at the Ivan Chubbuck studio in Los Angeles, and acclaimed South African actress Aletta Bezuidenhout. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the AFDA.
Scot's passion for film and theatre has led him to receive critical acclaim for his performances in various productions. He has been praised for his portrayal of Mr. Darcy in Pride And Prejudice, the acclaimed American play Tape by Stephen Belber, and his one-man play Henry And The Sand, which he also wrote and premiered at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, the world's second-largest theatre festival.
In addition to his work in film and theatre, Scot has appeared in over 80 television commercials for top brands, which have been broadcast in countries such as the USA, France, Australia, Russia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, and many others.
