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Melville Cooper
A seasoned character actor, George Melville Cooper brings unforgettable depth to iconic films—from the villainous Sheriff of Nottingham to the bumbling Mr. Tringle—crafting memorable moments in Hollywood classics.
In short · Acted for three decades — 53 credits.
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Biography
George Melville Cooper was an English actor known for his appearances in several classic films. He portrayed the High Sheriff of Nottingham in *The Adventures of Robin Hood* (1938), Mr. Collins in *Pride and Prejudice* (1940), and Mr. Tringle, the wedding-rehearsal supervisor, in *Father of the Bride* (1950). Cooper's career spanned a range of character roles, often in supporting parts that added depth to the productions in which he appeared.
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53 credits
From the Earth to the Moon(1958)
Bancroft
Film
Bundle of Joy(1956)
Adams - the Butler
Film
Moonfleet(1955)
Felix Ratsey
Film
The King's Thief(1955)
Henry Wynch
FilmBroadway Television Theatre(1952)
Rough
TVCelanese Theatre(1951)
Mr. Brink (Death)
TV
The Petty Girl(1950)
Beardsley
FilmMusical Comedy Time(1950)
Baron Mirko Zeta
TV
Father of the Bride(1950)
Mr. Tringle
Film
The Underworld Story(1950)
Major Redford
Film
Let's Dance(1950)
Charles Wagstaffe
Film
Love Happy(1949)
Throckmorton
Film
The Red Danube(1949)
Private David Moonlight
Film
And Baby Makes Three(1949)
Gibson - Fletcher's Butler
Film
13 Rue Madeleine(1947)
Pappy Simpson
Film
Heartbeat(1946)
Roland Latour
Film
The Imperfect Lady(1946)
Lord Montglyn
Film
Hit Parade of 1943(1943)
Bradley Cole
Film
Immortal Sergeant(1943)
Pilcher
Film
Holy Matrimony(1943)
Dr. Caswell
Film
Life Begins at Eight-Thirty(1942)
Barty
Film
The Affairs of Martha(1942)
Dr. Clarence Sommerfield
Film
Random Harvest(1942)
George
Film
Scotland Yard(1941)
Dr. Crownfield
Film
You Belong to Me(1941)
Moody
Film
The Lady Eve(1941)
Gerald
Film
Too Many Husbands(1940)
Peter
Film
Murder Over New York(1940)
Herbert Fenton
Film
Rebecca(1940)
Coroner
Film
Pride and Prejudice(1940)
Mr. Collins
Film
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