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Kevin Cooney

Actor · Born October 2, 1945 (81) · Houston, Texas, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Kevin Cooney (born October 2, 1945) is an American film and television actor. He has appeared in the films Legally Blonde, Austin Powers in Goldmember, Con Air and many others, and the television series Dharma & Greg, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and others. Description above from the Wikipedia article Kevin Cooney, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
October 2, 1945 (81)
From
Houston, Texas, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
71 on MovieCove · 89 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 63 days to Oct 26Down 32% in 30 days

What are Kevin Cooney's films like?

Across their 8 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Genres

Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 49th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 85th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
30%
Bonds
23%
Society
17%
Survival
16%
Morality
6%
Power
4%
Ideas
3%
Self-worth3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 8 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 7 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 4 · Charged 2 · Intense 2

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 6 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 0

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 1 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 6 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
5
Tense
3
Warm
2
Contemplative
3
Bittersweet
2
Other
5

How their films linger

Bittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet3
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Kevin Cooney's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 50 of their 71 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (18).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Kevin Cooney's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

89 credits, 71 with a MovieCove page.

  • 23 Blast(2014)

    as Coach Burley

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Winged Creatures(2008)

    as Travis Carlson

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • The Haunting of Molly Hartley(2008)

    as Dr. Donaldson

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Charlie Wilson's War(2007)

    as Congressional Committee

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Mad Men(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Edgar Raffit

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Sacrifices of the Heart(2007)

    as Dr. Osborne

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • The Shaggy Dog(2006)

    as Doctor

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Lies & Alibis(2006)

    as Irving

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Barry Dingle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Senator Albert Shivers

  • Medium(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as P.O.W.

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all shows

  • Boston Legal(2004)

    Show 2 episodes · as Atty. Smith (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Desperate Housewives(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Owen Johnson

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • American Crime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Mr. Corpach

  • Bring It on: Again(2004)

    as Dean Sebastian

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Cold Case (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Deputy Sheriff Ted Huffard

  • The Lyon's Den (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Nip/Tuck(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Hughes

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • Dragnet: Sticks and Stones (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Rev. Hugh Hightower

  • Without a Trace(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Vercoe

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Austin Powers in Goldmember(2002)

    as General Clark

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Windtalkers(2002)

    as Ear Doctor

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • The Shield(2002)

    Show 2 episodes · as DEA Captain Lamberti

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • My First Mister(2001)

    as Doctor

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Scrubs(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Woodbury

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Alias(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Ahern

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Emeril (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • American Pie 2(2001)

    as Doctor

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Legally Blonde(2001)

    as Head of Admissions

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Boston Public (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Mayor Richardson

  • The District (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as FBI Supervisor

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)

    Show 2 episodes · as Captain Murdle · as Polygraph Detector

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy(2000)

    as Obstetrician

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Malcolm in the Middle(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Dumont

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Last Mistake (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Neighbor

  • Roswell(1999)

    Show 2 episodes · as Malcolm Margolin

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • Family Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. William Gurr

  • Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me(1999)

    as NORAD Colonel

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Angel's Dance(1999)

    as Theodore Chaste

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Providence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Hospital Doctor

  • Brimstone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Priest

  • Legacy(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Homer Bentley

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • The King of Queens(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Jack Brennan

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • Will & Grace(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Justice of the Peace

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all shows

  • Bulworth(1998)

    as Rev. Wilberforce

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Primary Colors(1998)

    as Lawrence Harris

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Switchback(1997)

    as FBI SAC Grant Montgomery

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Mad City(1997)

    as Principal

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Dharma & Greg (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 2 episodes · as Archbishop Livingston

  • Ally McBeal(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Luke Pederson

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Clockwatchers(1997)

    as Mr. Kilmer

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Con Air(1997)

    as Judge

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Captain Greenwood (segment "Angel On Board")

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • The Practice(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Fairby

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Lifeform(1996)

    as Lt. General McClintock

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Profiler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Father Mike Carlton

  • The Pretender(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Chambers

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • If These Walls Could Talk(1996)

    as Dr. Kramer

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Independence Day(1996)

    as Atlantic Air CINC

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Dead Man Walking(1995)

    as Governor Benedict

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • JAG(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as David Litrell

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Sliders(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Ken Neisser

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Clear and Present Danger(1994)

    as CIA Counsel

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • White Mile(1994)

    as Older Man

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Diagnosis Murder(1993)

    Show 2 episodes · as Edward Price · as Judge Alonzo Burton

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • NYPD Blue(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Doctor

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Secretary Wallace

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all shows

  • Quick(1993)

    as Schieffer

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Walker, Texas Ranger(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as David Bracken

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Arctic Blue (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Meyerling

  • Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Judge Barton

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Love & War(1992)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows

  • Melrose Place(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as CEO

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all shows

  • Herman's Head (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Senator Harris

  • Law & Order(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Geoffrey Donovan

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Whitey

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Dream On (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Bishop

  • Night Game(1989)

    as Essicks

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Blood Red(1989)

    as Mayor Riggs

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Tales from the Crypt(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Prosecutor (segment "Let the Punishment Fit the Crime")

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Dead Poets Society(1989)

    as Joe Danburry

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Roe vs. Wade(1989)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Coach(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Minister

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Full Moon in Blue Water(1988)

    as Charlie O'Donnell

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Double Image (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Don Fisher

  • The Trip to Bountiful(1985)

    as Roy

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • The Golden Girls(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Man #2

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Deadly Blessing(1981)

    as Sheriff

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Knots Landing(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Homeless Man

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • North Dallas Forty(1979)

    as Pete Peterson

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 89 titles from 1979 to 2014; peak year 1998.

Biggest box office

The Trip to Bountiful (1985)

$7.5M worldwide

Highest rated

The Trip to Bountiful (1985)

Midcredits 91st

Most popular right now

Switchback (1997)

Film career

19792014

Peak 1998 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting89 of 89: 89 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score68th

By decade

1970s2 · acting1980s11 · acting1990s42 · acting2000s33 · acting2010s1 · acting

Billing

usually 16th · top billed in 0% of 24 roles
79949904

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Kevin Cooney's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 56th percentile, the median of all 37; across their 8 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 60th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

60thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Approval · how many liked their films

59thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Reach · how many have seen their films

77thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Midcredits score across 71 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up28
  • 50th to 74th19
  • 25th to 49th14
  • Below 25th10

Shape of the crowd

38 of their 71 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved9
  • Crowd Pleaser38
  • Broadly Agreed6
  • Mixed18

Most divisive · actor

Roe vs. Wade (1989)

69th percentile spread · 26% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Dead Poets Society (1989)

Midcredits 99th · 91% liked

Reviewers score the acting 70/100 in their films, across 8 reviewed titles; fans 79, detractors 46. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Kevin Cooney work with?

People who share at least 2 of Kevin Cooney's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Peter Masterson shares the most, 2.

Directors

Actors

Cinematographers