Chris Cooper as Colonel Burwell
Background.
Chris Cooper (Colonel Burwell) recently stunned critics and audiences with his mesmerizing portrayal of a conflicted, autocratic ex-Marine in Sam Mendes' "American Beauty," opposite Kevin Spacey and Annette Benning. In 1999, he also starred as the father of an amateur rocket enthusiast in the acclaimed coming-of-age drama "October Sky." He previously earned kudos as well as a Best Actor nomination from the 1997 Independent Spirit Awards for his work in John Sayles' "Lone Star." Nearly a decade earlier, he made his film debut in Sayles' "Matewan.' He stars in the forthcoming film from the Farrelly brothers' "Me, Myself and Irene," opposite Jim Carrey. His previous movies include Robert Redford's "The Horse Whisperer," "Great Expectations," "A Time To Kill," "Money Train," "This Boy's Life," "Guilty By Suspicion" and "City of Hope."
Chris Cooper plays Colonel Harry Burwell, a character suggested by Virginia’s Lt. Colonel Henry "Light-horse Harry" Lee. Lee was one of the most celebrated junior officers in the War, impetuous, bold, and skilled in leading partisan attacks. Lee fought in the victorious Battle of Guilford Court House as commander of the American advance guard and took part in assaults that reclaimed several South Carolina forts, as well as the city of Augusta. He became the father of the Confederate general, Robert E. Lee.
Filmography.
Movies.
American Beauty
October Sky
Lone Star
Matewan
Me, Myself and Irene
The Horse Whisperer
Great Expectations
A Time To Kill
Money Train
This Boy's Life
Guilty By Suspicion
City of Hope
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