Harry Leonard Cooper, OAM, more commonly known as Dr. Harry[1] is an Australian veterinarian and television personality, who is best known for his media appearances.
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.jpg) Cooper at the 2011 Logie Awards | |
| Born | Harry Leonard Cooper 20 February 1943 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Other names | Dr. Harry |
| Occupation(s) | Veterinary surgeon, television personality |
| Years active | 1965−current |
| Known for | |
Career
editCooper graduated with second-class honours from Sydney University’s Faculty of Veterinary Science in December 1965, at the age of 22.[2] He practised for several years across Sydney and the UK before his burgeoning media career became a full-time commitment.
Cooper began his media career in a veterinary segment on a morning TV talk show in Sydney. Later, he became known as the resident veterinary surgeon on the long-running series Burke's Backyard. In 1993, Cooper hosted his first series, Talk to the Animals. In 1997, he began presenting the veterinary series Harry's Practice, assisted by fellow vet Katrina Warren. Despite consistently high ratings, the program was canceled in 2003.
From 2004 onwards, Cooper presented a veterinary segment on the lifestyle program Better Homes and Gardens. He is also an animal welfare advocate and public speaker. In July 2023, he began narrating the TV series Animals Aboard with Dr. Harry.[3]
As part of the Queen’s Birthday 2014 honours, he was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his services to veterinary science and animal welfare.[4]
Personal life
editIt was revealed that Cooper had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in late 2007. After more than six months of intensive radiation treatment, the cancer was in remission and he continued his appearances on TV.[4]
After 21 years living in Tasmania, Cooper moved to the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales in 2011.[4] In March 2012, he revealed that he had separated from Janine Morganti, his wife of 26 years.[5] The couple had three children and have five grandchildren. His eldest daughter, Tiffany, died from colon cancer in 2012.[6]
In 2022, he married long-time partner, Sue Sheeran, on their property at Port Macquarie, New South Wales.[7]
Cooper believes that Australia should become a republic.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ "Dr Harry Cooper". bhg.com.au.
- ^ "Dr Harry". yahoo.com.
- ^ "Animals Aboard With Dr. Harry". tvtonight.com.au.
- ^ a b c "Dr. Harry Cooper". Better Homes and Gardens. Are Media Pty Ltd. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ "Better Homes and Gardens vet Dr Harry Cooper splits from his wife Janine after 26 years". Courier Mail. 14 March 2012. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ Butler, Steve (27 October 2013). "Disease Dr Harry didn't have answer for". The West Australian. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ Fieldhouse, Rachel. "Dr Harry Cooper marries partner in sweet ceremony". OverSixty. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ Pattie, Ian (26 September 1999). "Harry's identity crisis". The Examiner.
- ^ "TV vet Harry Cooper thinks the Queen is a 'lovely lady' but Australia needs to cut the ties". news.com.au. 8 June 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
External links
edit- Harry Cooper at IMDb
- Better Homes and Gardens page
- Dr Harry Cooper's hobby farm
- Australia's most popular vet, Dr Harry Cooper :: ABC Tasmania
- Dr Harry Cooper Bio :: Better Homes and Gardens
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