RAY COOPER
Ray Cooper
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: September 19, 1947
Place of Birth: Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Biography
Raymond Thomas "Ray" Cooper (born 19 September 1947) is an English virtuoso percussionist. He is a session and road-tour percussionist, and occasional actor, who has worked with several musically diverse bands and artists including George Harrison, Billy Joel, Rick Wakeman, Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd and Elton John. Cooper absorbed the influence of rock drummers from the 1960s and 1970s such as Ginger Baker, Carmine Appice, and John Bonham.
Filmography
Starring
Percussion
2019·
An Accidental StudioSelf
Himself
Self - Percussion
2013·
9 Month StretchBritish journalist (uncredited)
Vladimir
2003·
Concert for GeorgeSelf
Bandmember
2002·
Lost in La ManchaSelf - Longtime Gilliam Colleague
1997·
Music for MontserratSelf
Self - Percussion
1988·
The Russian FilmSelf
Self
Functionary
1985·
BrazilTechnician
1985·
WaterHimself - The Singing Rebels' Band
1980·
PopeyeThe Preacher
Self
The Band
Production
2015·
A Little ChaosExecutive Producer
Original Music Composer
1991·
The Fisher KingMusic Consultant
Co-Producer
1986·
Mona LisaCo-Producer
1984·
A Private FunctionMusic Producer