Copper Koch is an American actor famous for portraying Erik Menendez in the biological crime drama Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.
He began his acting career with a minor role in the 2007 film Fracture, which his grandfather, Hawk Koch, produced. Similarly, he appeared in Miley Cycus’s 2010 music video “Ordinary Girl.”
His sexuality is gay, and he opened up about his struggle to get roles due to his sexuality and his gay voice. He primarily appeared in short films from 2017 to 2021.
Copper starred in Carter Smith’s body horror film Swallowed in 2022, where he portrayed Benjamin, an aspiring gay pornographic actor forced to smuggle drugs by swallowing them.
Likewise, he appeared as Stu, a closeted gay jock who attends an LGBTQ conversion therapy camp in the Blumhouse Productions slasher film They/Them.
In October 2024, he signed with United Talent Agency for representation. Previously, he was signed under Wilhelmina Models.
Additionally, he modeled for various fashion brands like Patagonia, Skechers, and Gap.
Cooper Koch Parents Created Their Own Identities In Showbiz
Cooper Koch, the son of Billy Koch and Kathy Kaehler, was born on July 16, 1996, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles. His parents named him Cooper Joseph Koch.
He is one of three sons, raised in a family with notable connections in the entertainment industry. He grew up with Payton Koch, a film editor, and Walker Koch, a musician.
Cooper’s father is famous for his horse racing club, Little Red Feather Racing, established in 2002. He is devoted to his job and often engages with his fans on Instagram.
Billy had worked in the film industry in the visual effects department but found his interest in horse racing and never looked back. He revealed that horse racing was part of the Koch family.
He is Jewish of Eastern European background and graduated from Northwestern University.
Billy mentioned that his father wasn’t interested in athletics, but his grandfather was. However, his kids aren’t enthusiastic like him, and he is optimistic that his grandkids will match his emotions.
On the other hand, Cooper’s mother has maintained a borderline between his personal and professional life. She has appeared on Payton’s social media but kept her Instagram private.
Kathy Kaehler has created her identity in the entertainment world, working with high-profile celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, and Cindy Crawford.
Netizens referred to her as the fitness queen of Hollywood, and she has a history of training high-profile clients.
Furthermore, Kathy’s work in the entertainment world helped her to meet her husband. They met for the first time at the premiere of Other People’s Money and married in 1994.
Since then, the married couple has nurtured their relationship and welcomed three beautiful children.
Nonetheless, Cooper is the grandson of Hawk Koch, renowned for producing Wayne’s World and Source Code. His great-grandfather, Howard W. Koch, was known for his work in The Odd Couple and Airplane.
