You are about to learn who Cooper Hoffman is, how he went from a total unknown to a lead actor in major films within just a few years, and why he’s all over entertainment headlines again this week. A new magazine interview about his boldest role yet just published, and it’s pulling fresh search traffic toward his name.
Background: Who Is Cooper Hoffman?
Cooper Hoffman is an American actor who grew up in New York City as the son of Philip Seymour Hoffman, the Oscar-winning actor who died in 2014 when Cooper was only ten years old. Rather than leaning on that name, Cooper spent his teenage years working behind the scenes on his school’s stage crew instead of performing, and he didn’t act at all before landing his very first role as a co-lead in a major film.
People search his name for a mix of reasons: his breakout debut opposite Alana Haim, his growing list of film credits, and constant comparisons to his father’s legacy. Right now, the spike in searches comes from a new interview tied to two upcoming films where he’s taking on noticeably riskier material than before.
It also doesn’t hurt that he keeps working with respected directors rather than chasing the biggest paycheck available. That pattern, choosing smaller, distinctive projects over obvious blockbuster roles, is part of why critics and casting directors keep taking him seriously just a few years into his career.
Latest Update
Cooper Hoffman is the subject of a new Hollywood Reporter cover interview, published this week, discussing his role in the upcoming film “Artificial.” The movie, directed by Luca Guadagnino, dramatizes the period when OpenAI briefly fired and then rehired CEO Sam Altman, with Hoffman playing a supporting character opposite Andrew Garfield’s Altman. Amazon originally planned to distribute the film but dropped it a few months after investing $50 million in OpenAI itself; the distributor Neon later acquired the project and plans to release it later in 2026 as part of an awards push.
💬 Why this matters: Hoffman is also promoting a second upcoming film, “I Want Your Sex,” which he’s described as a noticeably more provocative role than anything he’s taken on before. Both projects are part of why his name is trending this week rather than any personal news or controversy.
No new information about his personal life, relationships, or any controversy has been confirmed as of this date. The current search interest is tied entirely to his upcoming film slate and this new press interview, not to any breaking personal story.
Full Profile
Family and Early Life
Cooper Alexander Hoffman was born on March 20, 2003, in New York City. His father was actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, and his mother is costume designer and producer Mimi O’Donnell. He has two younger sisters, Tallulah and Willa. His father passed away in February 2014 from an accidental drug overdose, and his will reportedly expressed a wish for Cooper to be raised in one of three cities: New York, Chicago, or San Francisco. His uncle, Gordy Hoffman, is a screenwriter.
Career Path
Hoffman made his acting debut in 2021 in Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Licorice Pizza,” playing lead character Gary Valentine opposite Alana Haim, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination and a Critics’ Choice Award nomination as a first-time performer. He also won the Breakthrough Performance Award at the 2021 National Board of Review Awards for that role. He followed that with “Wildcat” in 2023, a Flannery O’Connor biopic directed by Ethan Hawke, and then played television executive Dick Ebersol in Jason Reitman’s “Saturday Night” in 2024, alongside an action-comedy role in “Old Guy” with Christoph Waltz and Lucy Liu. In 2025, he took the lead role of Raymond Garraty in “The Long Walk,” a Stephen King adaptation, and made his stage debut Off-Broadway in Sam Shepard’s “Curse of the Starving Class.” His upcoming projects for 2026 include “Poetic License,” “I Want Your Sex,” and “Artificial.”
Age
Cooper Hoffman is 23 years old, based on his confirmed birth date of March 20, 2003.
Religion
No public source confirms Cooper Hoffman’s religious beliefs or affiliation, so this detail is unconfirmed.
Spouse/Partner
Hoffman has not publicly confirmed a current girlfriend or partner. In a 2025 interview, he mentioned a past relationship of about four years that he described as a first love which ended on good terms, though he did not name the person. He has also been photographed alongside actress Nico Parker, but neither has confirmed a relationship.
Net Worth
No verified net worth figure for Cooper Hoffman has been published by a reliable source. As a young actor with a growing but still early-stage list of film credits, any specific dollar estimate circulating online should be treated as a guess rather than a confirmed number.
Parents
His father was Philip Seymour Hoffman, an Academy Award-winning actor who died in 2014. His mother is Mimi O’Donnell, a costume designer and producer who was Philip’s longtime partner.
Height
Cooper Hoffman is reportedly 5 feet 5 inches, or about 167 centimeters, tall, though this figure has not been officially confirmed by Hoffman himself.
Education
He attended the Calhoun School, a private school on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, graduating in 2021. During his time there, he worked on the stage crew rather than performing in school productions.
Hometown/State of Origin
Cooper Hoffman was born and raised in New York City, New York.
Official Social Media
Cooper Hoffman does not appear to maintain a publicly verified social media account; multiple accounts using his name online are not confirmed as officially his. For accurate updates on his work, his IMDb profile is a reliably sourced reference.
✅ Quick fact check: Every credit and date above matches verified reporting from outlets like The Hollywood Reporter and established film databases. Where a detail like his height or net worth isn’t officially confirmed, we said so instead of presenting a guess as fact.
Career Timeline
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2003 | Born in New York City on March 20 |
| 2014 | Father, Philip Seymour Hoffman, dies when Cooper is 10 |
| 2021 | Graduates the Calhoun School; makes acting debut in “Licorice Pizza” |
| 2023 | Stars in Ethan Hawke’s “Wildcat,” premiering at the Telluride Film Festival |
| 2024 | Plays Dick Ebersol in Jason Reitman’s “Saturday Night” |
| 2025 | Leads “The Long Walk”; makes Off-Broadway stage debut |
| March 2026 | The Long Walk ensemble wins the Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award |
| 2026 | Promotes upcoming films “Poetic License,” “I Want Your Sex,” and “Artificial” |
Reader Questions (FAQ)
Is Cooper Hoffman related to Philip Seymour Hoffman?
Yes. Cooper Hoffman is the eldest child of the late actor Philip Seymour Hoffman and costume designer Mimi O’Donnell. He was 10 years old when his father passed away in 2014.
What is Cooper Hoffman’s most famous role?
His breakout role was Gary Valentine in Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2021 film “Licorice Pizza,” which earned him a Golden Globe nomination in his very first acting job. His lead role in “The Long Walk” in 2025 also raised his profile significantly.
How old is Cooper Hoffman?
Cooper Hoffman is 23 years old. He was born on March 20, 2003, in New York City.
What new movies is Cooper Hoffman in for 2026?
He appears in “Poetic License,” “I Want Your Sex,” and “Artificial,” a film about the brief 2023 firing and rehiring of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. “Artificial” is being released by Neon after Amazon dropped its distribution plans.
Does Cooper Hoffman have a girlfriend?
He has not publicly confirmed a current relationship as of 2026. He has mentioned a past four-year relationship and has been photographed with actress Nico Parker, though neither situation has been officially confirmed as a current romance.
Where did Cooper Hoffman go to school?
He attended the Calhoun School, a private school in Manhattan, graduating in 2021 shortly before his acting career began.
⚠️ A note on accuracy: Details like Cooper Hoffman’s exact height, net worth, and current relationship status are not fully confirmed in public records. Where sources disagree or information simply isn’t available, that gap is stated directly instead of filled in with a guess.
Wrap-Up
Cooper Hoffman’s career so far tells an unusual story for Hollywood: a total newcomer who skipped small parts entirely and went straight into a leading role opposite established stars, then kept building serious credits from there. Five years in, he’s worked with Paul Thomas Anderson, Ethan Hawke, Jason Reitman, and now Luca Guadagnino, which is a fairly remarkable run for someone still in his early twenties.
His father’s legacy will likely always come up in conversations about his work, but the choices he’s made, from a Flannery O’Connor biopic to a Stephen King horror adaptation to a fictionalized OpenAI drama, suggest he’s building a range of his own rather than repeating a single type of role.
With two more films landing later in 2026, expect his name to keep showing up in entertainment coverage through the rest of the year. For now, the most reliable way to follow his work is through verified outlets like The Hollywood Reporter and film databases, since his own social presence remains unclear.
John Wood is the founder and lead editor of Biography Region. He researches and writes accurate, engaging biographies of celebrities, entrepreneurs, influencers, and public figures, delivering well-sourced, reader-focused content that informs and inspires.