Cooper van Grootel is a talented actor who has been in the industry since a young age, gaining recognition for his breakout role as Nate Macauley in the hit series One Of Us Is Lying on Peacock/Netflix.
He began his career on the ABC series The Legend of Gavin Tanner, followed by back-to-back key roles on major projects, including the ABC series Mystery Road alongside Oscar nominee Judy Davis.
Van Grootel then landed the role of the bad boy "Dean" in the feature film Go Karts, showcasing his ability to deliver standout performances and play characters with an edge. Directed by multi-award-winning Owen Trevor, he starred alongside Golden-Globe nominee Frances O'Conor and Moulin Rouge star Richard Roxburgh.
He has since been cast in Snow Valley and One True Loves, starring alongside Luke Bracey and Simu Liu.
As an actor with a grounded nature, Cooper van Grootel is deeply focused on his craft, crediting his fascination with animated films such as Coraline and Toy Story for sparking his interest in acting.
He is inspired by many actors who came before him, including Heath Ledger, who he admired for his journey from Perth boy to Hollywood star. Van Grootel believes that if Heath Ledger could achieve his dreams, so could he.
Based in LA, Cooper is excited to continue working on exciting Australian projects like Savage River.
