
Dave Cooper
Biography
Dave Cooper is an actor known for An American Werewolf in London (1981), Without a Clue (1988) and Heaven & Earth (1993).
Known For & Full Filmography14 Titles

Movie - 1981, 2h 15m • as Chris Bailey ("See You Next Wednesday" Cast)
American tourists David and Jack are savagely attacked by an unidentified animal while hiking on the Yorkshire Moors. After retiring to the home of a beautiful nurse to recuperate, David soon begins experiencing disturbing changes to his body and mind.

Drama Series - 1985, 16 episodes • as Willie Ferguson
Dempsey and Makepeace is a British television crime drama made by London Weekend Television for ITV, created and produced by Ranald Graham. The leading roles were played by Michael Brandon and Glynis Barber, who later married each other on 18 November 1989. The series combined elements of previous series such as the mis-matching of British and American crime-fighters from different classes as seen in The Persuaders! and the action of The Professionals.

Movie - 1980, 2h 15m • as Man in crowd (uncredited)
A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man being mistreated by his "owner" as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous façade, there is revealed a person of great intelligence and sensitivity. Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th century London.

Drama Series - 1979, 16 episodes • as Man in Nightclub
Middle-aged Terry and June Medford are beginning to find the trials of life more difficult as they try to succeed in their daily lives. The couple have just moved to Purley, south-east London... Aunt Lucy and the mynah bird have disappeared, as had the occasionally visiting daughters. Terry and June now mixed with friendly next door neighbour Beattie; Terry's chatty work colleague, Malcolm; and their gruff boss Sir Dennis Hodge. Otherwise, things were much as before, with Terry's pigheaded childishness causing no end of problems, usually thwarting June's attempts at leading a cosy life.

Drama Series - 1977, 16 episodes • as Lorry Driver (uncredited)
A crime drama set in Southampton following a team of detectives and the cases they solve.

Movie - 1993, 2h 15m • as Bald Onlooker
In a small Vietnamese village torn apart by war, a young woman faces unimaginable horrors before deciding to escape to the city. There, she encounters a compassionate Marine who offers her hope and a chance at a new life, igniting the possibility of a future together.

Movie - 1984, 2h 15m • as Anders
Sheena's parents are killed while on Safari. She is raised by the mystical witch woman of an African tribe. When her foster mother is framed for the murder of a political leader, Sheena and a newsman, Vic Casey, are forced to flee while pursued by the mercenaries hired by the real killer, who hopes to assume power. Sheena's ability to talk to the animals and knowledge of jungle lore give them a chance against the high tech weapons of the mercenaries.

Movie - 1988, 2h 15m • as Thug #2
Sherlock Holmes is as dashing as ever, but with a little secret: Dr. Watson is the brains behind the operation. When Reginald Kincaid, the actor he has hired to play Holmes becomes insufferable, Watson fires him and tries to go out on his own, but finds that he has done too good a job building Holmes up in the public's mind.

Movie - 1978, 2h 15m • as Guard (uncredited)
A resourceful thief helps a handscome prince fight an evil wizard and win the hand of a beautiful princess.

Movie - 1986, 2h 15m • as Man in Pub
In the throes of a midlife crisis, a man buys a new Jaguar, and it immediately becomes his new love. What he doesn't know is that his wife is as attracted to the Jaguar salesman as he is to the car.

Movie - 1981, 2h 15m • as Doorman (uncredited)
Take It or Leave It is an autobiographical account of the cult '80s British pop group Madness, with members of the group playing themselves, charting their rise from humble beginnings as pub band The Invaders to chart success and their first overseas tour. The film follows the ups and downs of individual members of the group, and features all of their early hits including The Prince, One Step Beyond, Baggy Trousers, and Night Boat to Cairo.

Movie - 1980, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A middle-aged British man struggles to reconcile his homosexuality and his Catholic upbringing.

Movie - 1980, 2h 15m • as Stripper
Wally, a caretaker in a block of flats, loses his job when the flats are used to rehouse Bhengali families.

Movie - 1983, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
In stark black and white, Terence Davies excavates the life of his fictional alter ego, Robert Tucker, in a narrative that slips between childhood, middle age and death, shaping the raw materials of his own life into a rich tapestry of experiences and impressions.