Gary Cooper is among Classic Hollywood's most recognizable and acclaimed actors, widely known for his naturalistic and authentic acting style. Named the eleventh greatest screen legend by the American Film Institute, Cooper built a successful career spanning over thirty years. With two shiny Academy Awards proudly displayed on his shelf, and not one, not two, but three more nominations, Cooper wasn't just an actor; he was a maestro of the silver screen. In 1961, the icing on his illustrious career cake came in the form of an Academy Honorary Award. Picture this: for 23 years straight, he was a fixture in the top-10 film personalities, and for a dazzling 18 years, he ruled the roost as one of the highest-grossing stars. The American Film Institute crowned him the 11th gem in the dazzling constellation of the 25 greatest male stars of classic Hollywood cinema. But despite all this there is some untold truth that you might not know about the legend, join us today as we talk about everything you didn’t know about the legend Garry cooper.