Background
Cooper, Charles was born on August 11, 1926 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Charles Crawford and Brenda (Haller) Cooper.
Cooper, Charles was born on August 11, 1926 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Charles Crawford and Brenda (Haller) Cooper.
In 1958, Cooper played the outlaw Tate Masters in the episode "Twelve Guns" of National Broadcasting Company"s western television series Cimarron City with George Montgomery and John Smith. Played Matt Yordy in the 1961 episode "Honest Abe" of The Rifleman. Cooper made four guest appearances on Perry Mason, including the role of murderer Philip Strague in the 1958 episode, "The Case of the Buried Clock." His final appearance in 1962 was as Ben Willoughby in "The Case of the Poison Pen-Pal."
Cooper is perhaps best remembered for his appearances in Star Trek related roles.
Cooper played the Klingon Chancellor K"mpec in Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes "Sins of the Father" and "Reunion".
He also played the Klingon General Korrd in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier.
Lieutenant Commander United States Power Squadron, San Fernanco, California, 1972, executive officer, 1985-1988. Captain United States Army, 1942-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member Screen Actors Guild, Actors Equity Association.
Married Pamela Searle, December 31, 1960. Children: Stephanie, Allison.