Dominic Cooper yearns for musical talent

Dominic Cooper would love to be Mozart.

The actor has enjoyed great success in the film industry, starring in hits such as Mamma Mia! and Dead Man Down.

However, the British star isn't quite content and would like to add to his list of talents.

"I'd just like to be really good at something," he admitted to Total Film.

"Oh, I know: a professional pianist. Mozart! Or a famous sportsman. Nah, that would be too much effort. Let's stick with Mozart."

In the new romantic drama Summer in February, Dominic portrays painter AJ Munnings.

However, he's not quite so good with a paintbrush in real life.

"We had a wonderful artist where we were filming in Cornwall," he explained.

"I'd go off and have classes in her barn and be reminded how appalling I am at drawing anything. I have no ability at all. I just had to focus on making sure I looked like I knew what I was doing."

Dominic has been lucky enough to work with some great actors during his career.

The 34-year-old hunk revealed who made him laugh the most.

"I'm constantly meeting people that I find hilarious. It's tough to say who has been the funniest," he said.

"Some are full of amusing anecdotes - Richard [Griffiths] was one of those - and other people are just very, very funny. James [Corden] is a great friend and an incredible comic."