Cooper Koch is undoubtedly a name that has rightly been on everyone’s lips in the second half of 2024. Ultimately, his rapid rise to fame is a testament to his extraordinary talent and dedication to the craft. With one impressive performance after another, the young American actor is increasingly moving into the spotlight of the Hollywood who’s who.

He was most recently seen as convicted murderer Erik Menendez in Netflix’s true crime drama series, where he did a good job Monsters: The Story of Lyle and Erik Menendez (2024), there is an increase in acting prospects and new projects coming to Koch.

His undeniable charm and good looks coupled with his acting skills could land him any leading role. Koch himself has expressed his desire to be cast in the role of Patrick Bateman in the upcoming series American Psycho New edition.

The heartthrob expressed interest in being part of the Luca Guadagnino project The Hollywood Reporter“Luca does it American Psychoso I think I can do it with Patrick Bateman,” when asked what he wanted to do next. Koch even said that in the last few weeks after the success Monsterhe got a lot of new acting perspectives. “I haven’t played a serial killer yet, so I think I could do it. Things are coming in, things are moving, things are happening, meetings are being held and the needle is being threaded, so we will see that nothing is set or happening yet,” he said.

Now, with a string of impressive roles and a dedication to his craft, Koch is ready to join the ranks of Hollywood greats. For those excited by his talent, here’s a look at his career highlights, net worth, and a glimpse into his personal life.

Cooper Koch’s early life and family background

Cooper Joseph Koch was born on July 16, 1996 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles. He attended Calabasas High School and later earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting from the Pace School of Performing Arts in New York City. His father, Billy Koch, is the founder of a horse racing club, and his mother, Kathy Kaehler, is a prominent personal trainer and author.

Interestingly, Koch comes from a film family. He is the grandson of film producer Hawk Koch, and his great-grandfather W. Koch was also a film producer and director. He has a twin brother Payton, who works as a film editor, and another brother Walker, who is a musician.

Given his rising popularity and his respected family background, it is surprising that Koch is not featured on Instagram and other social media platforms.

Movies and TV shows starring Cooper Koch

Cooper Koch, who is currently the poster boy for portraying queer characters on screen, began his acting career as a child with a supporting role in the 2007 crime thriller fracture.

Later in 2010, he appeared in the music video for Hannah Montana’s “Ordinary Girl” by Miley Cyrus.

He then made a series of short films and played the character of Julian in the television film in 2019 Less than zero. The same year, he played a bellhop in a short film titled dad.

In 2020, he took on the role of guardian angel Azrael Gabison A Christmas wedding in New York, where he helps a woman explore an alternative version of her life. He also appeared in two episodes of the crime series Power Book II: Ghost (2020).

However, Koch’s breakthrough came in 2022 when he starred in Carter Smith’s body horror film Swallowedwhere he played Benjamin, an aspiring gay porn actor who finds himself in a dangerous drug smuggling situation. In the same year he was also seen in the slasher film She/Herportrays Stu, a closeted gay athlete at an LGBTQ conversion therapy camp. He starred opposite Kevin Bacon in the Blumhouse horror film.

His most recent portrayal of Erik Menendez in the hit Netflix series Ryan Murphy Monsters: The Story of Lyle and Erik Menendez (2024) earned him critical acclaim and widespread recognition, particularly his heartfelt and moving performance in the episode titled “The Hurt Man.”

In a heartbreaking and emotionally charged scene, Erik recounts his traumatic childhood experiences to his attorney, Leslie Abramson (Ari Graynor). Over the course of a single, 33-minute take, the camera zooms in on Erik’s face, capturing every painful detail as he recounts the horrific mental, physical and sexual abuse he suffered at the hands of his parents. Koch’s sincere and moving performance brings depth and nuance to the character, conveying the emotional scars and vulnerabilities that shape Erik’s psyche. The episode was hailed as a milestone in television history, and everyone raved about Koch’s performance, especially since he only did one rehearsal for the monologue and the entire episode was filmed over two days with a total of 10 takes.

In addition to acting, Koch has also modeled for fashion brands such as GAP, Skechers and Patagonia.

Cooper Koch Net Worth

Accordingly some reports, Cooper Koch is reportedly worth somewhere in between $150,000 and $5 million. Given his burgeoning career and notable roles in films and series, we would bet that his net worth is closer to the upper end of this range.

In fact, Koch, who is currently represented by Strand Entertainment, Maury DiMauro, Hansen Jacobson TE and The Lede Company, has signed a deal with United Talent Agency (UTA). That means he’s already gearing up to write bigger paychecks.

Get to know Cooper Koch’s partner

Cooper Koch with his friend Stuart McClave and Kim Kardashian at the LACMA Art+Film Gala 2024. pic.twitter.com/XytWXMPhDm

– the best of Cooper Koch (@bestofkoch) November 4, 2024

Cooper Koch is openly gay and is currently in a relationship with documentary filmmaker Stuart McClave. The age difference between the two is nine years and they made their first public appearance together at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala in Los Angeles, where they also met mega-celebrity Kim Kardashian.

McClave directed On the Line: The Richard Williams Storya film about the life of Serena and Venus Williams’ father.

(Hero and featured image: Courtesy of IMDb/Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story)