Pat Cooper, the stand-up comedian and actor, died on June 6, 2023. He was 93.
Pat Cooper, born Pasquale Caputo, began his career as stand-up comedian in the 1950s. His big break came after an appearance on The Jackie Gleason Show in 1963. Pat Cooper would go on to create comedy albums, provide the opening act for top stars such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis, Jr. and many others. Pat Cooper would also headline shows in Vegas, Atlantic City and other entertainment locales.
Pat Cooper also appeared on television and in movies.
Some of Pat Cooper’s television appearances include: Jackie Gleason: American Scene Magazine (3 episodes); Vega$; Charlie’s Angles; LA Law and Seinfeld.
Some of Pat Cooper’s feature film appearances include: Silent Predator; Analyze This and Analyze That.
In 1981, Pat Cooper went on Tom Snyder’s Tomorrow where Mr. Cooper insulted many top celebrities while at the same time telling how great he was. This would become his trademark act in later years when he would go on The Howard Stern Show (and other programs) and his short temper would ignite and he’d insult others while explaining that he was “A-List!” Some times his grown children would phone in and he’d get into arguments with them.
I was driving on the highway to a friend’s house one day while listening to Howard Stern. Pat Cooper wanted to come in, unannounced and have a segment on the show. Howard eventually let Mr. Cooper in and Pat Cooper went ballistic. He was ranting that he was a big star, that Howard said he could come any time he wanted, that he was A-List, etc. I was laughing so hard, I truly had to pull off to the side of the road. Pat Cooper was one of a kind.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Pat Cooper’s family, friends and fans.
