Personal Info
Known ForActing
Born1947-09-19
Birthplace Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Ray Cooper
Acting
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
Acting (25)
2025
Eric Clapton Unplugged… Over 30 Years Lateras Percussion
6.3
7.5
2019
An Accidental Studioas Self
6.4
2017
Peter Maffay - MTV Unpluggedas Himself
10.0
2014
Elton John - The Million Dollar Pianoas Self - Percussion
6.9
2013
9 Month Stretchas Journaliste britannique (non crédité)
6.4
2009
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassusas Vladimir
6.4
2003
Concert for Georgeas Self
8.1
2002
6.4
2002
Lost in La Manchaas Self - Longtime Gilliam Colleague
7.1
1999
7.0
1997
Music for Montserratas Self
6.9
7.0
7.1
1991
Eric Clapton: 24 Nightsas Self - Percussion
6.9
6.0
1988
The Adventures of Baron Munchausenas Functionary
7.0
1988
Eric Clapton at Tokyo Domeas Self
6.0
1988
The Russian Filmas Self
1985
Brazilas Technician
7.7
1985
Wateras Himself - The Singing Rebels' Band
6.1
1980
Popeyeas The Preacher
5.6
1979
To Russia... with Eltonas Self
6.8
1975
Elton John: Live at Dodger Stadiumas The Band
Production & Directing (9)
2015
A Little ChaosExecutive Producer
6.3
1998
Fear and Loathing in Las VegasOriginal Music Composer
7.2
1991
The Fisher KingMusic Consultant
7.3
1989
How to Get Ahead in AdvertisingCo-Producer
6.3
1988
The Adventures of Baron MunchausenCo-Producer
7.0
1988
The Adventures of Baron MunchausenMusic Producer
7.0
1987
Shoot for the SunOriginal Music Composer
7.0
1986
Mona LisaCo-Producer
6.9
1984
A Private FunctionMusic Producer
6.4