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Ralph Cooper was called "The Dark Gable" after Clark Gable, of course, because of his handsome, rugged good looks and his charm and wit. Too talented and handsome for Hollywood and wouldn't accept stereotype roles Hollywood gave Blacks - so he went and made and starred in films for Blacks. While choreographing... See full bio »

Born:

January 16, 1908 in New York City, New York, USA

Died:

April 4, 1992 (age 84) in Harlem, New York, USA

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Known For

The Duke Is Tops

The Duke Is Tops (1938)

Gangsters on the Loose

Gangsters on the Loose (1937)

Dark Manhattan

Dark Manhattan (1937)

Gang War

Gang War (1940)

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Filmography

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Actor (7 titles)

1940 Am I Guilty?
Dr. James Dunbar

1940 Gang War
Bob 'Killer' Meade

1938 The Duke Is Tops
Duke Davis

1937 Dark Manhattan
James A. 'Curly' Thorpe

1937 Gangsters on the Loose
Mugsy Moore

1936 Lloyd's of London
Undetermined Role (uncredited)

1936 White Hunter
Ali

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Writer (4 titles)

1938 Gang Smashers (story)

1938 The Duke Is Tops (writer)

1937 Dark Manhattan (uncredited)

1937 Gangsters on the Loose (screenplay / story)

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Miscellaneous Crew (2 titles)

1984 The Cotton Club (special consultant)

1936 Poor Little Rich Girl (dances staged by)

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Director (2 titles)

1938 The Duke Is Tops (uncredited)

1937 Dark Manhattan (uncredited)

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Soundtrack (1 title)

1938 The Duke Is Tops (performer: "Harlem Is Harmony" - uncredited)

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Production Manager (1 title)

1938 The Duke Is Tops (production manager)

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Producer (1 title)

1937 Dark Manhattan (producer - uncredited)

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Music video for Anita Baker: "No One In The World"

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Nickname:

The Dark Gable See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn