Anderson Cooper American Journalist From Manhattan
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Biography
Anderson Cooper (3 June 1967, Manhattan) is an American journalist. Audiences know him from Chappie (2015).
Early life
Wyatt Emory Cooper and Gloria Vanderbilt are his parents. He studied at Yale University (political science), finishing in 1989; Vietnam National University (Vietnamese); and Trumbull College.
Career
Records list New Year's Eve Live (2001) as his earliest screen credit. In all, 3 films and 2 TV series appear in his credits from 2001 to 2016. The newest title on record is Amanda Knox, from 2016.
Recognition
Anderson Cooper received the Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class in 2022. Further recognition came with an award at the News and Documentary Emmy Awards and an award at the Peabody Awards. His awards record shows 8 wins and 3 nominations.
Personal life
He has 2 children on record.
Filmography
5 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Amanda Knox | Film | |
| 2015 | Chappie | Film | |
| 2013– | 60 Minutes Sports | TV series | |
| 2007 | Planet in Peril | Film | |
| 2001– | New Year's Eve Live | TV series |
Awards and nominations
8 won, 3 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class | Won | |
| 2018 | Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism | Won | |
| 2013 | GLAAD Vito Russo Award | Won | |
| 2010 | The Sidney Award | Won | |
| Alfred I. duPont–Columbia University Award | Won | ||
| National Order of Honour and Merit | Won | ||
| News and Documentary Emmy Awards | Won | ||
| Peabody Awards | Won | ||
| 2013 | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host | Anderson Live | Nominated |
| 2012 | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host | Anderson Live | Nominated |
| 2012 | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Informative | Anderson Live | Nominated |
Anderson Cooper on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 4.3M @andersoncooper
- Engagement rate
- 0.89% about average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 37,967
- Average comments
- 558 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Anderson Cooper?
Anderson Cooper is 59 years old, born on 3 June 1967 in Manhattan.
What is Anderson Cooper known for?
Anderson Cooper is known for Chappie (2015).
What is Anderson Cooper’s nationality?
Anderson Cooper is American, born in Manhattan.
Has Anderson Cooper won any awards?
Yes. 8 awards are on record, including Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class (2022).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q316997), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Gage Skidmore · CC BY-SA 2.0
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