Lilli Cooper | |
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 Cooper in 2026 | |
| Born | (1990-03-04) March 4, 19901 New York City, U.S. |
| Education | Vassar College (AB) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse | Paul McLoughlin |
| Children | 2 |
| Father | Chuck Cooper |
| Website | lillicooper |
Lilli Cooper (born March 4, 1990) is an American actress and singer.2
Cooper has primarily performed as a stage actor; her on-stage debut was in 2006's Spring Awakening at the age of 15. Her television roles have included Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock and Hazbin Hotel.
Life and career
Cooper is the daughter of actor Chuck Cooper1 and Tisa Farley. Her grandfather acted at the Karamu House in Cleveland.3 She attended LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts and Vassar College,4 graduating from the latter in 2012.5
She was the standby for Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked, and originated the role of Martha Bessell in Spring Awakening.6 She also played Hélène Kuragina in the American Repertory Theatre production of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 in 2015. She originated the role of Sandy Cheeks in the Broadway production of SpongeBob SquarePants, which opened on December 4, 2017.7 In September 2018, Cooper played Julie Nichols in the musical adaptation of the 1982 film Tootsie in its Chicago debut and reprised the role on Broadway in spring 2019, receiving a nomination for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for her performance.3
In 2022, she played the role of Doc on Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock. Also in 2022, she took part in the HBO documentary film Spring Awakening: Those You've Known, which saw the 15 year reunion of the original cast of the musical.
In 2024, she served as the voice of the character Velvette in Hazbin Hotel.8
Cooper lives in New York City with her husband Paul. Their first child, a son named Bodie, was born in September 2021. Their second child, a son named Desi, was born in April 2024.9
Theatre credits
Television credits
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2024 | Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock | Doc | 22 episodes |
| 2024–present | Hazbin Hotel | Velvette (voice) | 16 episodes |
Accolades
| Year | Awards | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Tony Awards | Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical | Tootsie | Nominated | 11 |
| 2024 | Broadway.com Audience Awards | Favorite Featured Actress in a Play | The Cottage | Nominated | 12 |
| 2026 | Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical | The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee | Nominated | 1314 15 |
References
References
- Cooper, Lilli (18 September 2007). "Lilli Cooper: Full-Time Student, Full-Time Broadway Actress". Broadway.com. John Gore Organization. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- Cotton, Chanelle (28 November 2017). "Getting to Know SpongeBob SquarePants' Lilli Cooper". Broadway Inbound. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- Kennedy, Mark (5 June 2019). "Tony-winner Chuck Cooper cheers Tony-nominee daughter, Lilli". Asbury Park-Press. New Jersey, Asbury Park. Associated Press. p. E 22. Retrieved 13 November 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Lilli Cooper". WP Theater. 31 January 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- Barry, John W. (22 June 2018). "Power at Vassar". Poughkeepsie Journal. New York, Poughkeepsie. p. E 10. Retrieved 13 November 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- Peterson, Tyler (25 March 2015). "At This Performance: WICKED's Reigning 'Elphaba' Standby Lilli Cooper!". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- Mink, Casey (29 November 2017). "From College to Broadway: Lilli Cooper + Ethan Slater Team Again for 'SpongeBob SquarePants'". Backstage. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
- "Lilli Cooper". IMDB.
- "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- Nick Blaemire and Ethan Slater’s Edge of the World to Have One-Night-Only Concert
- Moynihan, Caitlin (24 May 2019). "Tootsie's Lilli Cooper on Her 'Cuckoo Bananas' Tony Nomination & More". Broadway.com. John Gore Organization. Retrieved 6 July 2019.
- Broadway.com Staff (20 May 2024). "Merrily We Roll Along, The Great Gatsby and More Win Big at 2024 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards". Broadway.com. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- "2026 Drama Desk Award Nominations Announced: Full List". Broadway.com. 29 April 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- Culwell-Block, Logan (29 April 2026). "Beau, Mexodus Lead 2026 Drama Desk Award Nominations; Read the Full List Here". Playbill. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- Gans, Andrew (17 May 2026). "Ragtime Leads 2026 Drama Desk Awards; Read the Full List of Winners". Playbill. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
External links
External links
- Lilli Cooper at the Internet Broadway Database
- Lilli Cooper at IMDb
- Lilli Cooper at the Internet Off-Broadway Database (archived)
- Lilli Cooper on X