Gillian Cooper
Biography
Gillian Cooper is an NYC-based actor and producer. A graduate of the University of Southern California, she also holds a degree in Writing for Film, TV, and Games from the Vancouver Film School. Recently, she executive-produced the upcoming indie pilot Too Romantic with Madhouse Films (Forbidden Fruits), written and directed by Talia Light Rake, and produced and financed Recluse, the directorial debut of Henry Chaisson (Antlers, Servant), premiering at Tribeca in June 2026. As an actor, she has over 10 years of training, and currently studies under John Markland at The Markland Studio. She plays a supporting role in the short, Achiever, directed by Charlie Treisman, which premiered at SXSW in 2026.
Known For & Full Filmography7 Titles
Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as Jenny Green Acting Double
Two teen ghosts work alongside a clairvoyant to solve mysteries for their supernatural clientele — until a powerful witch complicates their plans.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Courtroom Protester
What was supposed to be a peaceful protest turned into a violent clash with the police. What followed was one of the most notorious trials in history.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as High School Senior
A teenager from an abusive household falls in love with a free-spirited runaway that leads him into the fast-lane lifestyle of drugs and addiction which threatens to destroy him.
Movie - 2015, 2h 15m • as Glamorous Girl
Hollywood stars, historical footage and stylized reenactments tell the story of costume designer Orry-Kelly, who ruled Tinseltown fashion for decades.
Movie - 2015, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Jacob and his best friend Alex thought that they were on their way to earning one of LA's most highly celebrated advertising accounts. That is, until the manipulative Marissa enters the picture, doing everything in her power to win the promotion for herself while seducing Jacob into a romantic relationship. All chaos ensues as Jacob must somehow come up with a way to save his career, salvage his friendship, and figure out where his true loyalties lie.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Gwen
After being summoned back to her childhood home to care for her bedridden father, Joan must confront the unearthed demons of her family's past and contend with the home's dark, malevolent energy that is both unseen and, much to her horror, seen.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Sarah
Misfortune sends a weary ex-caretaker, a self-destructive rebel, and a spacey hipster on contrasting journeys throughout Los Angeles as they battle their inner demons in search of the one thing that will turn their world to color.