Cooper Alexander Hoffman (born March 20, 2003) is an American actor. He made his acting debut with a leading role in Paul Thomas Anderson's coming-of-age film Licorice Pizza (2021), for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. He has since portrayed Dick Ebersol in the comedy-drama Saturday Night (2024) and played the lead role in The Long Walk (2025), adapted from Stephen King's 1979 novel. He made his stage debut in an Off-Broadway production of Sam Shepard's tragedy play Curse of the Starving Class (2025).
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Early life
Born on March 20, 2003, Hoffman is the son of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman and costume designer Mimi O'Donnell. He has two younger sisters. His father died when he was 10 years old.
Growing up, Hoffman did not seriously consider becoming an actor. His only involvement in school plays was as part of the stage crew but he did participate in making short films with his friends, including the director Paul Thomas Anderson, a family friend, and Anderson's son, Jack.
Career
Hoffman made his film debut in Licorice Pizza (2021), written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, a frequent collaborator of his father's. Hoffman's performance received critical acclaim and was nominated for, among other awards, the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.
