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Ralph Cooper (January 16, 1908 – August 4, 1992), was an American actor, screenwriter, dancer and choreographer. Cooper is best known as the original master of ceremonies and founder of amateur night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York City, in 1935.
Ralph Cooper. Actor: The Duke Is Tops. Ralph Cooper was called "The Dark Gable" after Clark Gable, of course, because of his handsome, rugged good looks and his charm and wit.
Ralph Cooper. Actor: The Duke Is Tops. Ralph Cooper was called "The Dark Gable" after Clark Gable, of course, because of his handsome, rugged good looks and his charm and wit.
Aug 6, 1992 · Ralph Cooper, the originator and master of ceremonies of Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, died on Tuesday at his home in Harlem.
Ralph Cooper (January 16, 1908 – August 4, 1992), was an American actor, screenwriter, dancer and choreographer. Cooper is best known as the original master of ceremonies and founder of amateur night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York City, in 1935.
Aug 11, 1992 · Elegantly dressed in a gray suit, red tie and matching pocket handkerchief, Ralph W. Cooper, the soul of the theater for 50 years, lay in state in an open coffin surrounded by flowers.
Aug 5, 1992 · NEW YORK -- Ralph Cooper, who in more than 50 years of emceeing amateur nights at Harlem's Apollo Theatre introduced a string of legendary singers including Billie Holliday, Sarah Vaughan and...
