Melville Cooper

Biography

George Melville Cooper was a British actor whose stage debut came at 18 in Stratford-Upon-Avon. He transitioned to film work in the early 1930s and appeared in notable roles like Sheriff of Nottingham in The Adventures of Robin Hood and Mr. Collins in Pride and Prejudice. After his film career waned, Cooper turned to television and stage work, including appearances on game shows and later panelist on I've Got A Secret. He passed away in 1973.