Ben Cooper Biography – Ben Cooper Wiki
Ben Cooper is a British antiques dealer and expert on BBC’s television program Bargain Hunt. He is also a television personality, singer, fair organizer, and the chairperson of Worcester City since 2018. He first appeared on Bargain Hunt in 2014.
Cooper has loved singing and music since he was young. He studied at Malvern studying bassoon, piano, and singing. He then attended the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London undertaking History of Art whereas he also joined the University Chamber Choir. After his studies, Cooper joined Sotheby’s where his professional life kicked off. In 2000, he started his own antiques workshop. He deals with organizing antiques fairs, exhibiting and working with Bargain Hunt as well as singing.
Being the Worcester City Chair, he says it is a wonderful way to give something back. He said, “Music is a passion, and being a small cog in the enormous wheel that makes the Three Choirs Festival is an honor and a privilege.”
Ben Cooper Bargain Hunt
Speaking of how he got a job as an expert on Bargain Hunt, Cooper narrated of how he sold to the show in its “early days”.
He said: “I first sold to Bargain Hunt in its early days, (also my early days as a dealer) when I had a stand at the Malvern Antiques Fair. I had no idea that one day I would be an expert on the show. About five years ago Bargain Hunt came to Leominster, where I first formally met members of the crew. To my surprise, I was asked for a screen test and was invited to join the team of experts in September 2014.”
Since he started appearing on the show as an expert, Cooper has worked alongside other antique experts like Natasha Raskin Sharp, Anita Manning, Charlie Ross, and Eric Knowles.
The antique expert has also stated that he has made many losses in the show than in the profits. He said, “Within Bargain Hunt, I have made many losses and fewer profits!”
Ben explained: “Most surprising profit was a deck chair but financially it was The Charles Horner Brooch.”
He said that the vintage brooch, which he found in Edinburgh, sold for a huge profit of £100 which he claimed to be his “best find” on the show to date.
The TV host added: “Loss? I never remember those figures, but a few have been a little embarrassing!”
Ben Cooper Age
How old is the antiques expert? His exact age is unknown. He was born in Worcestershire, England, Britain.
Ben Cooper Wife
Is Ben Cooper married? The Bargain Hunt expert has kept his personal and love life away from the media. Therefore, it is not known whether Cooper is married or not.
Ben Cooper Family
He has three older brothers. He has stated that while growing up, his parents encouraged them to learn and part of that learning involved antiques. With his siblings, they would be taken on trips involving antique fairs and visiting antique shops.
He said, “At the age of eight, I was given my first antique, a fob seal which had belonged to my grandmother. From then on I was encouraged to collect more (and given many by my Dad!). From that point, my love of antiques began.”
Cooper has stated that his parents inspired his passion for vintage.
Ben Cooper Height
How tall is Ben Cooper from Bargain Hunt? He stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches.
Ben Cooper Net Worth
Ben Cooper’s net worth is estimated to be $1 million.
