Bradley Cooper is an acclaimed actor and filmmaker who has earned recognition for his diverse roles in various genres.
He is best known for his performances in the comedy series The Hangover, the romantic drama Silver Linings Playbook, the biopic American Sniper, and the musical A Star Is Born, which he also directed and co-produced.
He has also lent his voice to the character of Rocket, a wisecracking raccoon, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Profile
- Full name: Bradley Charles Cooper
- Date of birth: January 5, 1975
- Age: 49 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Abington Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Actor, filmmaker
- Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
- Parents: Gloria and Charles Cooper
- Siblings: Holly Cooper (older sister)
- Spouse: Jennifer Esposito (m. 2006; div. 2007)
- Children: Lea De Seine Shayk Cooper (daughter of Irina Shayk)
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $100 million
Early Life & Education
Bradley Cooper, now 49 years old, was born on January 5, 1975, in Abington Township, Pennsylvania, to Gloria, a homemaker, and Charles, a stockbroker.
He has an older sister named Holly. He grew up in a Catholic family and attended Germantown Academy, where he was involved in theatre and journalism.
He graduated in 1993 and enrolled at Villanova University but transferred to Georgetown University after one year.
He majored in English and graduated with honours in 1997. He then moved to New York City and studied acting at the Actors Studio Drama School, where he earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in 2000.
Personal Life
Bradley Cooper has had several high-profile relationships in his life. He married actress Jennifer Esposito from December 2006 to May 2007, but they divorced after four months of marriage. He then dated actress Renee Zellweger from 2009 to 2011 and Zoe Saldana from 2011 to 2012.
He also had brief romances with actress Olivia Wilde and model Suki Waterhouse. He began dating model Irina Shayk in 2015, and they welcomed their daughter, Lea De Seine, in March 2017. However, after four years of dating, they split up in June 2019.
As of 2024, he is single and focused on his career and fatherhood. He is fluent in French and can speak some Italian. He is also a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and the Philadelphia Phillies.
Career
Bradley Cooper started his career with a guest role in the television series Sex and the City in 1999. He then appeared in several other TV shows, such as Alias, Jack & Bobby, and Nip/Tuck.
He made his film debut in the comedy Wet Hot American Summer in 2001 and later starred in the thriller The Midnight Meat Train in 2008.
His breakthrough role came in 2009, when he played Phil, the leader of a group of friends who get into trouble after a bachelor party, in the comedy The Hangover.
The film was a huge success and spawned two sequels, The Hangover Part II (2011) and The Hangover Part III (2013).
Cooper also gained critical acclaim for his role as Patrizio “Pat” Solitano Jr., a man with bipolar disorder who falls in love with a widow, in the romantic comedy-drama Silver Linings Playbook (2012). He received his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for this performance.
He collaborated with the same director, David O. Russell, and co-star, Jennifer Lawrence, in two more films, American Hustle (2013) and Joy (2015), earning him Oscar nominations for Best Supporting Actor.
He also portrayed Chris Kyle, the deadliest sniper in U.S. history, in the biographical war drama American Sniper (2014), which Clint Eastwood directed.
He received his fourth Oscar nomination for Best Actor for this role. He also voiced Rocket, a genetically modified raccoon and a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and continuing with Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019).
He made his directorial debut with the musical romance A Star Is Born (2018), in which he also starred as Jackson “Jack” Maine, a fading rock star who discovers and mentors a young singer, played by Lady Gaga.
He also co-wrote and co-produced the film and performed the songs on its soundtrack. The film was a huge hit and earned him three Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
He also directed, co-wrote, and co-produced the biographical drama Maestro (2023), in which he played Leonard Bernstein, the renowned composer and conductor. The film was well-received and earned him two more Oscar nominations for Best Picture and Original Screenplay.
Awards
Bradley Cooper has won several awards and honours for his work in film and television. Some of the most notable ones are:
- BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for Silver Linings Playbook (2013).
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for Silver Linings Playbook (2013).
- Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media for “Shallow” from A Star Is Born (2019).
- MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance for The Hangover (2010).
- National Board of Review Award for Best Actor for Silver Linings Playbook (2012).
- Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for American Hustle (2014).
Controversy
Bradley Cooper has faced controversy and criticism in his career and personal life. Some of the most notable ones are:
- His divorce from Jennifer Esposito, who accused him of being “cold” and “manipulative” in her memoir.
- His rumoured affair with Jennifer Lawrence, which both parties denied.
- His split from Irina Shayk was reportedly caused by his close relationship with Lady Gaga during the filming and promotion of A Star Is Born.
- Some criticized his portrayal of Chris Kyle in American Sniper for glorifying war and violence, and others for being inaccurate and disrespectful to the real-life sniper.
- His snub from the Academy Award for Best Director for A Star Is Born, which was considered by many to be one of the biggest surprises and injustices of the 2019 Oscars.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @bradleycooper__original
- Twitter handle: @BradleyCooperUS
Filmography
- Sex and the City
- Wet Hot American Summer
- Alias
- Wedding Crashers
- The Hangover
- The A-Team
- Limitless
- Silver Linings Playbook
- American Hustle
- American Sniper
- Guardians of the Galaxy
- A Star Is Born
- Maestro
Net Worth
Bradley Cooper has an estimated net worth of $100 million.
He has earned his fortune from his successful acting and filmmaking career, as well as from endorsements and investments. He is one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood.
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