Cooper Joseph Koch (/ ˈkɑːtʃ /; born July 16, 1996) is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Erik Menendez in the biographical crime drama series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024), which earned him a nomination for a Golden Globe Award.

Sep 25, 2024 · Cooper Koch is having his moment thanks to the true-crime series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story on Netflix. The actor portrays one of the title characters, Erik Menendez, who is...

Jan 24, 2025 · Cooper Koch is a rising star known for his role as Erik Menendez in Netflix's true-crime series, Monsters. With a rich background in theater and film, Koch's journey as a gay actor in Hollywood has shaped his unique perspective and performances.

Cooper Joseph Koch is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Erik Menendez in the biographical crime drama series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024), which earned him a nomination for a Golden Globe Award.

Oct 22, 2024 · Cooper Koch revealed he reached out to Erik Menendez in prison years before playing him in Ryan Murphy's 'Monsters'

Cooper Koch's research for 'Monsters' involved turning his trailer into 'Erik [Menendez]'s room.' In an interview with TheWrap during the Monsters premiere, Koch revealed that he went...

Sep 23, 2024 · Get to know the out gay actor Cooper Koch, who plays Erik in the new Netflix series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.

Cooper Koch is quickly rising to prominence thanks to his latest role in Netflix’s anthology series Monsters: The Lyle an Erik Menendez Story. The Los Angeles-born actor plays the role of...

Oct 21, 2024 · Cooper Koch is sharing more about his prison meeting with Erik Menendez. "Preparing to play him was, in a way, preparing to meet him at the same time,” the actor, 28, who played Erik in...

Dec 9, 2024 · PAPER sat down with "Monsters" actor Cooper Koch to discuss his surreal year, dream journals and how playing Erik Menendez influenced his personal style.