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Gordon Cooper (Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr. (Gordo, The Oklahoma Hotdog)) was born on 6 March, 1927 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA, is an actor. Discover Gordon Cooper's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?

Popular As Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr. (Gordo, The Oklahoma Hotdog)
Occupation actor
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 6 March, 1927
Birthday 6 March
Birthplace Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA
Date of death 4 October, 2004
Died Place Ventura, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Gordon Cooper Height, Weight & Measurements

At 77 years old, Gordon Cooper height is 5' 8" (1.73 m) .

Physical Status
Height 5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Who Is Gordon Cooper's Wife?

His wife is Susan Theresa Taylor (6 May 1972 - 4 October 2004) ( his death) ( 2 children), Gertrude Bernice 'Trudy' Olson (29 August 1947 - 6 March 1972) ( divorced) ( 2 children)

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Wife Susan Theresa Taylor (6 May 1972 - 4 October 2004) ( his death) ( 2 children), Gertrude Bernice 'Trudy' Olson (29 August 1947 - 6 March 1972) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Gordon Cooper Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gordon Cooper worth at the age of 77 years old? Gordon Cooper’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Gordon Cooper's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Actor

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1927

Gordon Cooper was born on March 6, 1927 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA as Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr. He was married to Susan Theresa Taylor and Gertrude Bernice 'Trudy' Olson.

1956

Earned a bachelor of science degree in aeronautical engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology in 1956. Was selected as a Mercury astronaut in April 1959.

1959

Was a member of NASA's Mercury 7 project, introduced in April 9, 1959, only six months after the agency was established (together with Wally Schirra, Deke Slayton, John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Alan Shepard, Gus Grissom).

1963

Awarded the NASA Distinguished Service Medal in May 1963 by President John F. Kennedy.

1966

Partner in the GCR Corporation racing team that competed in the USAC Series in 1966 and 1967. The "G" represented Gus Grissom, the "C" represented Cooper, and the "R" represented Jim Rathmann.

1983

Portrayed by Dennis Quaid in The Right Stuff (1983).

1990

Inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in 1990.

1995

Cooper gave his signature line during a 1995 reunion of surviving Mercury astronauts. When asked who was the greatest fighter pilot he ever saw, Cooper enthusiastically answered, "You're looking at him!"

2000

Authored the 2000 book "Leap of Faith," in which he discussed NASA's early days, his experiences on the Mercury and Gemini missions and his belief in extraterrestrial intelligence. Said in the book that as an Air Force pilot in 1951 he chased UFOs while based in Germany.

2003

Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume 7, 2003-2005, pages 97-99. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2007.

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