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Ralph Cooper (January 16, 1908 – August 4, 1992), was an American actor, screenwriter, dancer and choreographer. Cooper is best known as the original master of ceremonies and founder of amateur night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York City, in 1935.
Ralph Cooper (1908-1992) was a versatile and charismatic performer who made and starred in films for Blacks. He was known for his roles as gangsters and bad men, and was nicknamed "The Dark Gable" after Clark Gable.
Aug 6, 1992 · Ralph Cooper, the originator and master of ceremonies of Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, died on Tuesday at his home in Harlem.
Ralph Cooper. Actor: The Duke Is Tops. Ralph Cooper was called "The Dark Gable" after Clark Gable, of course, because of his handsome, rugged good looks and his charm and wit.
Ralph Cooper (January 16, 1908 – August 4, 1992), was an American actor, screenwriter, dancer and choreographer. Cooper is best known as the original master of ceremonies and founder of amateur night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York City, in 1935.
Sep 27, 2021 · Ralph Cooper. In 1935, a young actor, screenwriter, and dancer had an idea. He started a weekly amateur night competition at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, in New York City. And before long, Ralph Cooper and his amateur night at the Apollo became a major influence in Black Entertainment.
Aug 5, 1992 · Cooper, who had been ill from cancer for about two months, died Tuesday night at his Harlem home on Riverside Drive. His age was not disclosed but associates believed he was at...
