Michael Cooper Jr. is an American actor. He is best known for his breakout role as Justin Edwards in Netflix’s romantic drama series Forever (2025), an adaptation of Judy Blume’s classic novel by Mara Brock Akil.
He has also appeared in The Inhabitant and On the Come Up, establishing himself as one of Hollywood’s promising young actors.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Michael Cooper Jr.
- Stage Name: Michael Cooper Jr.
- Born: March 5, 2002
- Age: 24 years old
- Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States
- Occupation: Actor
- Nationality: American
- Height: 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm)
- Ethnicity: African-American
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Michael Cooper Sr., Kemba Cooper
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $500,000 USD
Early Life and Education
Michael Cooper Jr. was born on March 5, 2002, in Dallas, Texas, United States. He was raised by his parents, Michael Cooper Sr. and Kemba Cooper, both of whom worked in healthcare. There is no publicly available information about his siblings.
He is of African-American ethnicity. As a child, he excelled in academics and sports before discovering his passion for acting through church plays and a high school production of High School Musical.
Michael studied Political Science at the University of Texas at Austin before transferring to Texas Tech University, where he graduated in 2024. He was raised in a Christian household.
Career
Michael Cooper Jr. began pursuing acting professionally in 2020 after graduating from high school early and moving to Atlanta to train and audition for film and television roles.
His first major screen appearance came in the horror film The Inhabitant (2022), followed by a supporting role in Paramount+’s On the Come Up, based on Angie Thomas’s bestselling novel. These performances introduced him to a wider audience and showcased his natural screen presence.
Michael’s breakthrough arrived in 2025 when he was cast as Justin Edwards alongside Lovie Simone in Netflix’s Forever.
His emotionally nuanced performance received widespread praise and established him as one of the industry’s rising young actors.
Most recently, Cooper has been preparing for the already renewed second season of Forever, while continuing to build his career in film and television.
Social Media
- Instagram: @michaelcooperjr
Personal Life
Michael Cooper Jr., 24, is single. He has no children and stands 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) tall. He enjoys boxing, fitness, studying film, and spending time with his family and friends.
He has also spoken about maintaining a grounded lifestyle by continuing to live in Dallas rather than relocating permanently to Los Angeles.
Net Worth
Michael Cooper Jr. has an estimated net worth of $500,000 USD. His income is primarily derived from acting in film and television, commercial work, brand partnerships, and other entertainment-related projects. As his career continues to grow following the success of Forever, his earning potential is expected to increase.
Filmography
- The Inhabitant
- Untogether
- On the Come Up
- Forever