Actor

Monique Cooper

Born 1979 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

With numerous movies, TV and theater roles under her belt, Monique has ventured out, from in front of the camera to behind it, to direct and produce her first short film. Studying broadcast journalism and acting in the theater from a young age, Monique has gathered a great working knowledge of acting and brings a culpable stage presence with her to whatever she does. She’s an American actress and is best known for her witty and charming roles in popular TV sitcom and daytime soaps. She has appeared in feature films including, Bad News Bears starring Billy Bob Thornton, Starsky and Hutch and Candy Stripers. Monique has also made her way onto the small screen in shows like According to Jim and Still Standing, starring Mark Addy. Most recently, Monique has set her sights on directing feature films and has finished her directorial debut with the short film, 9pm. She is currently developing a web series and busy promoting her latest projects including photography and screenwriting.