Actor. He is best remembered for his recurring portrayal of the laid-back Timmo McQueen in the television series, "Lawman." Born Stanton Cooper, after attaining his degree in theatrical arts from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, New York, he began his career on the stage appearing in such stage productions as "Casey Jones," "The Fabulous Invalid," "Stop Press," "Summer Night," "The Man Who Killed Lincoln," "Night Music," "Horse Fever," and "Eight O'Clock Tuesday". After being discovered by film director William Nigh during a social function at the prominent Russian Tea Room, he was so impressed by his dark good looks, distinctive voice, and slim physique, that he arranged for him to begin a secondary career in the film industry beginning with him being under his supervision in "Mr. Wong, Detective" (1938). From there, he would go to enjoy a successful career as a supporting character actor appearing in over 175 features; often typecast as husbands, fathers, medics, doctors, lawyers, butlers, waiters, doormen, chauffeurs, mechanics, truck drivers, policemen, soldiers, cowboys, sheriffs, educators, engineers, sidekicks, henchmen, bankers, retail clerks, salesmen, blue-collared guys, guards, landlords, detectives, neighbors, curmudgeons, clergymen, eccentrics, historical figures, city slickers, bartenders, detectives, reporters, photographers, and patriarchs. He appeared in such feature films as "Flying G-Men" (1939), "High Sierra" (1941), "The Man Who Returned to Life" (1942), "Deerslayer" (1943), "Haunted Harbor" (1944), "Without Love" (1945), "Nora Prentiss" (1947), "Road House" (1948), "Reign of Terror" (1949), "Where the Sidewalk Ends" (1950), "Distant Drums" (1951), "Because of You" (1952), "Pickup on South Street" (1953), "Living It Up" (1954), "Artists and Models" (1955), "Somebody Up There Likes Me" (1956), "The Best Things in Life Are Free" (1957), "A Time to Love and A Time to Die" (1958), "Wild Youth" (1960), "The Silent Call" (1961), and "Saintly Sinners" (1962). During the advent of television, he became a familiar face appearing in various guest spots on such syndicated sitcoms as "Hollywood Theatre Time," "The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show," "Dangerous Assignment," "Topper," "Adventures of the Falcoln," "The Lone Ranger," "Crossroads," "Studio 57," "The Millionaire," "Schlitz Playhouse," "Cavalcade of America," "Broken Arrow," "Gunsmoke," "Buckskin," "Playhouse 90," "Mackenzie's Raiders," "Rescue 8," "Law of the Plainsman," "Maverick," "The Deputy," "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," "The Twilight Zone," "Bus Stop," "87th Precinct," "Thriller," "Sam Benedict," "Going My Way," "The Fugitive," "Wagon Train," "A Man Called Shenandoah," "The Wild Wild West," "Sanford and Son," "The Guns of Will Sonnett," "Mr. Terrific," and "Dr. Kildare." During his career, he was a member of the Screen Actors Guild, was supportive of the Motion Picture and Television Fund, was an honorary member of Actors Equity, had been an active member of the Hollywood Democratic Committee, was a regular parishioner of the Catholic church, was a theatrical instructor for the Pasadena Playhouse, served as a chairman for his local charters of the American Red Cross and the Audubon Society, was one of the founding members of the Canyon Theatre Guild, and served on the board of directors for the New Hope Inn. In 1972, Cooper, who never married nor had any children, retired from acting and spent the final years of his life being a regular attendee at autograph conventions, was a generous benefactor for several libraries and schools, and was often seen partaking in plenty of recreational activities at the prestigious Los Angeles Country Club, until his death from complications of a heart attack.