Dominic Cooper (born Dominic Edward Cooper) is a versatile English actor renowned for his charismatic performances in blockbuster films, intense television dramas, and stage productions.
With standout roles as Sky in Mamma Mia!, young Howard Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the complex preacher Jesse Custer in the AMC series Preacher, he has captivated global audiences through his magnetic presence and range across genres, inspiring aspiring actors with his dedication to craft and grounded approach to fame.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Dominic Edward Cooper
- Stage Name: Dominic Cooper
- Born: June 2, 1978
- Age: 47 years old
- Birthplace: Greenwich, London, England, United Kingdom
- Nationality: British
- Ethnicity: White British
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 5’9½” (177 cm)
- Religion: Unknown
- Parents: Brian Cooper and Julie Heron
- Siblings: Simon Cooper, Nathan Cooper
- Spouse: Gemma Chan
- Children: None
- Relationship: Dating
- Net Worth: $12 million USD
Early Life and Education
Dominic Edward Cooper was born on June 2, 1978, in Greenwich, London, England, United Kingdom. He was raised by his parents, Brian Cooper, an auctioneer, and Julie Heron, a nursery school teacher, in a supportive family environment in Greenwich.
He grew up alongside his two brothers, Simon Cooper and Nathan Cooper (a musician in the band The Modern), as well as his half-brother, James, and his half-sister, Emma.
He attended John Ball Primary School in Blackheath and Thomas Tallis School in Kidbrooke before training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), where he graduated in 2000 with skills in acting and film editing. His ethnicity is White British.
Career
Dominic Cooper began his professional acting career on stage with the Royal National Theatre, appearing in productions such as His Dark Materials and Mother Clap’s Molly House.
He gained widespread attention with his role in Alan Bennett’s The History Boys (2004), which transferred to Broadway and earned him a Drama Desk Award nomination.
His breakthrough films were Starter for 10 (2006) and The Duchess (2008). He achieved international stardom as Sky in Mamma Mia! (2008) and reprised the role in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018).
Cooper joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as young Howard Stark in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) and the series Agent Carter (2015–2016).
His most acclaimed television work includes the lead role of Jesse Custer in Preacher (2016–2019). Additional notable films include Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012), Warcraft (2016), The Devil’s Double (2011), and The Princess (2022).
Recent projects feature roles in The Gold (2023), My Lady Jane (2024), The Last Frontier (2025) as Havlock, and upcoming films such as The Lightkeeper (2026) as Seamus and Cry from the Sea.
Known for his intense screen presence and versatility from period dramas to action and comedy, Dominic continues to balance blockbuster work with character-driven stories.
Awards and Nominations
- Drama Desk Award nomination for The History Boys
- Multiple Saturn Award and Critics’ Choice nominations for Preacher and Marvel roles
Social Media
- Instagram: @dominiccooper
Personal Life
Dominic Cooper, 47, has been in a relationship with actress Gemma Chan since 2018. They met while filming Stratton in 2015 and began dating publicly in 2018, maintaining a relatively private but affectionate partnership often spotted together in London.
He has no children. Past relationships include a long-term romance with actress Joanna (1996–2008), an on-and-off relationship with Amanda Seyfried (2008–2010), and a significant six-year relationship with actress Ruth Negga (2010–2016), with whom he co-starred in several projects, including Preacher.
He remains unmarried and focused on balancing his career with personal life in London. His height is 5’9½” (177 cm).
Net Worth
Dominic Cooper’s net worth is estimated at $12 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting salaries in major films and television series, including Mamma Mia!, Preacher, and Marvel projects; stage performances; endorsements; and residual earnings from streaming and international releases.
Filmography
- Mamma Mia! (2008)
- Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)
- Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
- Agent Carter (2015–2016)
- Preacher (2016–2019)
- The Princess (2022)
- The Last Frontier (2025 – present)
- The Lightkeeper (2026)
- Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012)
- Warcraft (2016)
- The Devil’s Double (2011)
- The Gold (2023)
- My Lady Jane (2024)