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The Patriot Film Cast: Chris Cooper

Chris Cooper
Character Portrayed in The Patriot: Harry Burwell

Born: July 9, 1952; Kansas City, Missouri

Notable Awards and Nominations:
Academy Awards:
- 2003 Best Supporting Actor Nomination for Adaptation
British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards (BAFTA):
- 2003 Best Supporting Actor Nomination for Adaptation
Golden Globes:
- 2003 Best Supporting Actor Award for Adaptation
Independent Spirit Award:
- 1997 Best Actor Nomination for Lone Star
Screen Actors Guild:
- 2000 Best Supporting Actor Nomination for American Beauty
- 2003 Best Supporting Actor Nomination for Adaptation
- 2004 Best Supporting Actor Nomination for Seabiscuit


Chris Cooper's Colonel Harry Burwell is an old friend to Benjamin Martin and provides the shortcut for Martin to get into the war effort.


  • Chris Cooper Bio


  • Chris Cooper Filmography


  • Chris Cooper's Performance in The Patriot


  • Harry Burwell


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