It wasn’t long until the five-year-old me developed a crush on little Jackie Cooper. It’s funny, but Jackie Cooper […] He was NEVER a Little Rascal. ... otherwise known as The Little Rascals. Jackie Cooper was born John Cooper in Los Angeles, California, to Mabel Leonard, an Italian-American stage pianist, and John Cooper. Jackie Cooper, Actor: Superman. Through his mother, he was the nephew of actress Julie Leonard, screenwriter Jack Leonard, and (by marriage) director Norman Taurog. 'Our Gang,' 'Superman' actor Jackie Cooper dies. yes Actually NO. Cooper first appeared in films as an extra with his grandmother, who took him to her … There were three Jackie's that were Little Rascals (Jackie Condon, Jackie Davis and the more famous Jackie COOPER) but not Jackie Coogan. Jackie Cooper was one of the original “Little Rascals” who had a long career in Hollywood, and a long life (compared to some of the other Rascals.)

Jackie served with the Navy in the South Pacific toward the end of World War II.

Name: Jackie Cooper Nickname: None Played By: Jackie Cooper Born: 1922 Relatives: Grandmother, Mother, Dorothy (sister), Wheezer (possible step-brother) Clubs: None First Short: Boxing Gloves Last Short: Bargain Day Bio: Jackie Cooper was one of the first new stars of the Little Rascals after the Silent Films. You may wonder why I write about the Rascals. True, I love to watch them — these old films provide some good humor.