History of Cooper Koch in Timeline

Cooper Koch is an American actor recognized for his role as Erik Menendez in 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' (2024), earning him Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. He has appeared in the slasher film 'They/Them' (2022) and the body horror film 'Swallowed' (2022). Koch is also slated to star in Luca Guadagnino's upcoming film 'Artificial'.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1928: Great-granduncle invented dental veneer

In 1928, Cooper Koch's great-granduncle, Charles Pincus, a California dentist, invented the dental veneer.

July 16, 1996: Cooper Koch Born

On July 16, 1996, Cooper Joseph Koch was born. He is an American actor.

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2007: On-screen debut in Fracture

In 2007, Cooper Koch made his on-screen debut with a background role in the film Fracture, produced by his grandfather, Hawk Koch.

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2010: Appeared in Miley Cyrus Music Video

In 2010, Cooper Koch appeared in the music video for "Ordinary Girl" by Miley Cyrus (as Hannah Montana).

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2017: Appeared in short films and stage productions

From 2017, Cooper Koch primarily appeared in short films and stage productions.

2017: Auditioned for Erik Menendez role

In 2017, Cooper Koch first auditioned for the role of Erik Menendez in the NBC limited series Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders and the Lifetime television film Menendez: Blood Brothers.

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May 2018: Graduated from Pace University

In May 2018, Cooper Koch earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Acting from Pace University.

2018: Guest role in West 40s

In 2018, Cooper Koch had a guest role in the episode "Forty Candles" of the comedy series West 40s.

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2020: Appeared in A New York Christmas Wedding

In 2020, Cooper Koch appeared in A New York Christmas Wedding, playing Azrael Gabison.

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2021: Death of Great-Aunt Melinda Blinken

In 2021, Melinda Blinken (née Koch), Cooper Koch's great-aunt, passed away. She was married to Alan Blinken.

2021: Appeared in short films and stage productions

Until 2021, Cooper Koch primarily appeared in short films and stage productions.

2022: Starred in Swallowed and They/Them

In 2022, Cooper Koch starred in Carter Smith's body horror film Swallowed, which won the Grand Jury Prize at NewFest, and in the Blumhouse Productions slasher film They/Them.

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2022: Starred in They/Them and Swallowed

In 2022, Cooper Koch starred in the slasher film They/Them and the body horror film Swallowed.

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October 2024: Signed with United Talent Agency

In October 2024, Cooper Koch signed with United Talent Agency for representation.

2024: Fronted Gap's summer collection

In 2024, Cooper Koch fronted Gap's summer collection alongside Japanese actress Kiko Mizuhara.

2024: Portrayal of Erik Menendez

In 2024, Cooper Koch portrayed Erik Menendez in the biographical crime drama series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, earning nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.

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2024: Starred in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

In 2024, Cooper Koch starred in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, receiving critical acclaim and nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.

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2024: Relationship with Stuart McClave

Since 2024, Cooper Koch has been in a relationship with filmmaker Stuart McClave.

May 2025: Fronted Calvin Klein's summer campaign

In May 2025, Cooper Koch fronted Calvin Klein's summer campaign.

July 2025: Cast in Artificial

In July 2025, Cooper Koch was cast in an undisclosed role in Luca Guadagnino's upcoming biographical film Artificial, based on the brief dismissal of Sam Altman as CEO of OpenAI.

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February 2026: Announced to star in The Little Dog Laughed revival

In February 2026, it was announced that Cooper Koch will star in a presentation for a Broadway revival of The Little Dog Laughed, scheduled for March 4.