Ray Cooper
Acting
Raymond Thomas "Ray" Cooper (born 19 September 1947) is an English virtuoso percussionist. He is a session and road-tour percussionist, and occasional actor, who has worked with several musically diverse bands and artists including George Harrison, Billy Joel, Rick Wakeman, Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd and Elton John. Cooper absorbed the influence of rock drummers from the 1960s and 1970s such as Ginger Baker, Carmine Appice, and John Bonham.
Born: September 19, 1947 · Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Filmography (21)
Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium
2022
Actor
An Accidental Studio
2019
Actor
A Little Chaos
2015
Executive Producer
Elton John - The Million Dollar Piano
2014
Actor: Self - Percussion
9 Month Stretch
2013
Actor: Journaliste britan…
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
2009
Actor: Vladimir
Concert for George
2003
Actor
Lost in La Mancha
2002
Actor: Self - Longtime Gi…
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
1998
Original Music Composer
Music for Montserrat
1997
Actor
The Hamster Factor and Other Tales of 'Twelve Monkeys'
1996
Actor
Eric Clapton - MTV Unplugged
1992
Actor
The Fisher King
1991
Music Consultant
Eric Clapton: 24 Nights
1991
Actor: Self - Percussion
How to Get Ahead in Advertising
1989
Co-Producer
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
1988
Actor: FunctionaryCo-Producer+1
Mona Lisa
1986
Co-Producer
Brazil
1985
Actor: Technician
Water
1985
Actor: Himself - The Sing…
A Private Function
1984
Music Producer
Popeye
1980
Actor: The Preacher