Michael Cooper Jr.

TV Actor

Birth Year 2002

Birthplace United States

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About

Actor known for his work in both film and television, and known for having a starring role in the Netflix show Forever and for appearing in the film On the Come Up. His acting fame has helped him amass over 150,000 Instagram followers. 

Before Fame

He fell in love with acting when he was 9 years old. He began acting in school and church plays. He transitioned into film acting in 2020 by appearing in the short films You(th) and Last Summer. His big break was being cast in On the Come Up in 2021 and in Forever in 2024. 

Trivia

His first acting role was playing Martin Luther King Jr. in a church play. He has expressed his admiration for Denzel Washington and Taylor Russell.

Family Life

He is from the United States. His parents have been very supportive of his acting career. They are named Kemba and Michael, and they are healthcare workers.

Associated With

He starred in the 2025 Netflix TV show adaptation of the book Forever by Judy Blume. He acted alongside Lovie Simone in Forever in 2025.