Biography

Gillian Cooper is an NYC-based actor and producer. A graduate of the University of Southern California, she also holds a degree in Writing for Film, TV, and Games from the Vancouver Film School. Recently, she executive-produced the upcoming indie pilot Too Romantic with Madhouse Films (Forbidden Fruits), written and directed by Talia Light Rake, and produced and financed Recluse, the directorial debut of Henry Chaisson (Antlers, Servant), premiering at Tribeca in June 2026. As an actor, she has over 10 years of training, and currently studies under John Markland at The Markland Studio. She plays a supporting role in the short, Achiever, directed by Charlie Treisman, which premiered at SXSW in 2026.