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Mom Told Don Rickles to Censor Language for Child Star
14 Aug
Summary
- Justin Cooper's mother shielded him from Don Rickles's foul language.
- Cooper stepped away from acting in high school due to disappointments.
- He now works in sports broadcasting production.
Justin Cooper, known for his role as Dennis the Menace in the 1998 film, shared an anecdote about his mother's firm stance on set.
Cooper recounted how his mother approached comedian Don Rickles, who played Mr. Wilson, and requested he refrain from using offensive language in his presence. Rickles, a renowned insult comic, died in 2017.
The former child star explained that he decided to leave acting during high school.
He found the audition process increasingly disappointing, preferring to focus on schoolwork and social life.
Cooper now works behind the scenes in sports broadcasting production, having transitioned from his childhood acting career which also included roles in films like Liar Liar.
