Tommy Cooper
(1921-1984), ComedianThomas Frederick ('Tommy') Cooper
Sitter in 7 portraits
A popular and much-loved comedian, Cooper was famous for his trademark 'fez' hat, for his act as the magician whose tricks always went wrong and for his catchphrase 'just like that'. His minimalist humour was visual as well as verbal, and universal in its appeal. By 1957, Cooper was starring at major venues in America as well as the UK, and he soon had his own television series. His highly successful career was cut short by a fatal heart attack during a performance at Her Majesty's Theatre, London.
by Count Zichy, for Baron Studios
half-plate film negative, 1954
NPG x125701
by Count Zichy, for Baron Studios
half-plate film negative, 1954
NPG x125702
by Bob Collins
bromide fibre print, 1958
NPG x35147
by Unknown photographer
gelatin silver print, 1966
NPG x198498
by Patrick Lichfield
giclée colour print, July 1980
NPG x128497
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