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United States Cooper Koch is an American actor known for his roles in film and television, including his Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated performance as Erik Menendez. He has collaborated with various luxury brands and advocates for LGBTQ+ causes.
Cooper Koch starred in the Calvin Klein Pride campaign and its Summer Essentials/Pride Month campaign, stripping down for the brand’s Spring 24 global campaign.
Cooper Koch fronted Gap's summer collection alongside Japanese actress Kiko Mizuhara.
Cooper Koch has modeled for Skechers, among other fashion brands.
Cooper Koch has modeled for Patagonia, among other fashion brands.
Cooper Koch starred in the short film 'Togetherness' as part of a campaign by the fashion house Yves Saint Laurent.
Cooper Koch has been involved in luxury brand collaborations and appearances with Tiffany & Co.
Cooper Koch has been involved in luxury brand collaborations and appearances with Armani.
Cooper Koch has been involved in luxury brand collaborations and appearances with Ralph Lauren.
Cooper Koch starred in the short film 'Postcards from Italy,' directed by Roman Coppola, as part of a campaign by Montblanc.
Cooper Koch has been involved in luxury brand collaborations and appearances with Tod's.
Cooper Koch has been involved in luxury brand collaborations and appearances with Schiaparelli.
Cooper Koch has modeled for Abercrombie & Fitch while signed with Wilhelmina Models.
Cooper Joseph Koch was born on July 16, 1996, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, into a family with deep roots in the film industry. His father, Billy Koch, founded the horse racing club Little Red Feather and worked as a production assistant. His mother, Kathy Kaehler, is a celebrity personal trainer. Koch’s twin brother, Payton Koch, is a film editor, and his grandfather, Hawk Koch, and great-grandfather, Howard W. Koch, both served as presidents of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Koch began acting at age five in local theater and later attended Calabasas High School, participating in stage adaptations and the school’s a cappella group and orchestra. In May 2018, he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting from Pace University.
Koch’s on-screen debut was a background role in the 2007 film *Fracture*, produced by his grandfather. In 2010, he appeared in Miley Cyrus’s music video for “Ordinary Girl.” From 2017 to 2021, he focused on short films and stage productions, including a guest role in the comedy series *West 40s* (2018) and a part in Hulu’s pilot for *Less than Zero*. Notably, he starred in the Off-off-Broadway play *Head First* in 2019, earning him an award for Outstanding Lead Performance at the Fresh Fruit Festival. He also appeared in the television film *A New York Christmas Wedding* (2020) and two episodes of the crime drama series *Power Book II: Ghost*.
In 2022, Koch starred in Carter Smith’s body horror film *Swallowed*, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2022 NewFest, and the Blumhouse Productions slasher film *They/Them*. His career reached a turning point with his role as Erik Menendez in *Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story* (2024), earning him nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. Critics praised his performance, especially in the one-shot episode “The Hurt Man.” In October 2024, Koch signed with United Talent Agency. He is set to star in Luca Guadagnino’s biographical film *Artificial* (2026) and Dan Pritzker’s noir drama *Fog City*.
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