1. (

• Cooper ,
• Peter_Cooper

) United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883) ;

2. (

• Cooper ,
• Gary_Cooper ,
• Frank_Cooper

) United States film actor noted for his portrayals of strong silent heroes (1901-1961) ;

3. (

• Cooper ,
• James_Fenimore_Cooper

) United States novelist noted for his stories of American Indians and the frontier life (1789-1851) ;

4. (

• cooper ,
• barrel_maker

) a craftsman who makes or repairs wooden barrels or tubs ;

1. (

• cooper

) make barrels and casks ;