Born 1922 in Los Angeles, California
He was an illegitimate child
His father left him when he was two years old
He started his career as an actor
Jackie Cooper was the youngest actor was the youngest actor ever, at the age of 9, to be nominated for an Oscar as Best Actor
He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor
Later on in his life, he served in World War II
In 1982, he published his autobiography.
Some of his published books are
Journey of a Gentle Southern Man
Chances and Choices
Halfway Home
The Book Binder
The Sunrise Remebers
He currently lives in Beverly Hills, California