Henry Cooper is a South Australian actor who has recently graduated from the Flinders Drama Centre. During his time at the Drama Centre, Henry had the opportunity to portray a diverse range of characters. These include: Peer Gynt in Gynt: After Henrik Ibsen (Dir. Nescha Jelk), Demetrius, Starveling and Peaseblossom in William Shakespeare’s Midsummer Nights Dream (Dir. Tom Healey), Joseph in Rita Kalnejais’ B.C (Dir. Connor Reidy), Hamlet (Dir. James Wardlaw), Roland in Nick Payne’s Constellations (Dir. Tom Healey), Kulygin in Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters (Dir. James Healey) and Dionysus in Euripides’ Bacchae (Dir. James Wardlaw).
Henry was also involved with the South Australian Police Force's road safety campaign the 'Fatal Five' and is currently in production for Bill Mousoulis' new feature film 'My Darling in Stirling'.
Henry has enjoyed writing and directing a number of short films, and looks forward to making more in the future.
Henry is eager to continue challenging himself with the projects he undertakes, whether that be in theatre or film/TV. He is also keen to continue making films of his own and contribute to a burgeoning South Australian independent film market.