Production
Merian C. Cooper
- Born
- Oct 24, 1893 · Aged 79
- Died
- Apr 21, 1973
- Place of birth
- Jacksonville, Florida, USA
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 5
- TV credits
- 0
- Directing credits
- 5
Also known as (1)
- Merian Cooper
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Merian Caldwell Cooper (October 24, 1893 – April 21, 1973) was an American aviator, United States Air Force and Polish Air Force officer, adventurer, screenwriter, film director, and producer. Cooper was the founder of the Kościuszko Squadron during the Polish–Soviet War and was a Soviet prisoner of war for a time. He was a notable movie producer, and got his start with film as part of the Explorers Club, traveling the world and documenting adventures. He was a member of the board of directors of Pan American Airways, but his love of film always took…
