Actor Bradley Cooper arrives at Cosmopolitan's 2009 Fun Fearless Awards at the SLS Hotel on March 2, 2009, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kristian Dowling)
School period
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Bradley Cooper attended the famous Germantown Academy in Philadelphia and graduated at the age of 18 in 1993.
College/University
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Cooper graduated from Georgetown University with honors from the latter with a Bachelor of Arts in English in 1997.
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Cooper enrolled in a master's degree program at the Actors Studio Drama School in New York City.
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In 1993, Bradley Cooper enrolled at Vilanova University but later on, he switched to Georgetown University.
Career
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2002
North Hollywood, California, United States
Victor Garber & Bradley Cooper during ATAS Presents: "Behind The Scenes of 'Alias' "at The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in North Hollywood, California, United States. (Photo by Steve Grayson)
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2006
961 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
Actors Jennifer Esposito and Bradley Cooper arrive at the Paramount Vantage premiere of "Babel" held at the FOX Westwood Village theatre on November 5, 2006, in Westwood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison)
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2009
1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA
Bradley Cooper and guest attend "The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion" Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2009, in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin)
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2009
Vue West End cinema, London, England, United Kingdom
Actress Heather Graham is carried by (L-R) actors Ed Helms, Bradley Cooper, Justin Bartha, and Zach Galifianakis as they attend 'The Hangover' film premiere at Vue West End cinema on June 10, 2009, in London, England. (Photo by Jon Furniss/WireImage)
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2010
Lincoln Center Theater, 150 W 65th St, New York, NY 10023, United States
Jennifer Lopez and Bradley Cooper attend the Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2011 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theater at Lincoln Center on September 12, 2010, in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano)
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2012
New York City, New York, United States
Actor Bradley Cooper backstage following Victor Garber's performance at 54 Below on August 20, 2012, in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord)
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2012
30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112, USA
Actor Bradley Cooper leaves the "Today Show" taping at the NBC Rockefeller Center Studios on August 27, 2012, in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra)
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2012
3400 Watt Way, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA
Film Independent at LACMA Curator Elvis Mitchell, actors Lena Dunham, Patton Oswalt, Olivia Wilde, Bradley Cooper, Kate Hudson, J.K. Simmons, Diane Lane, Nick Kroll and director Jason Reitman attend the Film Independent at LACMA Live Read of "Shampoo" at Bing Theatre At LACMA on January 19, 2012, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant)
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2013
Strand, London WC2R 0EZ, United Kingdom
Bradley Cooper poses in the press room at the Elle Style Awards at The Savoy Hotel on February 11, 2013, in London, England.
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2013
6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028, USA
Actors Bradley Cooper (L) and Charlize Theron speak in the audience during the Oscars held at the Dolby Theatre on February 24, 2013, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mark Davis)
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2013
961 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
Actor Bradley Cooper attends the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' "Hangover Part 3" at Westwood Village Theater on May 20, 2013, in Westwood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison)
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2013
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Actors Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell, and Bradley Cooper arrive to the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 13, 2013. (Photo by Christopher Polk/)
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2013
79 Crosby St, New York, NY 10012, USA
Actors Christian Bale, Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, and Jeremy Renner attend the "American Hustle" cast photocall at Crosby Street Hotel on December 8, 2013, in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/WireImage)
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2013
Rome, Italy
Actor Bradley Cooper attends the photocall of the film 'Silver Linings Playbook' on January 21, 2013, in Rome, Italy.
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2014
Wimbledon, London, England, United Kingdom
Suki Waterhouse and Bradley Cooper attend the semi-final match between Noval Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov on centre court at The Wimbledon Championships at Wimbledon on July 4, 2014, in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang)
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2014
Kensington Gardens, London W2 3XA, UK
Bradley Cooper and Suki Waterhouse attend The Serpentine Gallery summer party at The Serpentine Gallery on July 1, 2014, in London, England. (Photo by Fred Duval)
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2014
9876 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA
Bradley Cooper attends The Weinstein Company & Netflix 2014 Golden Globes After Party held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 12, 2014, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by JB Lacroix/WireImage)
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2015
The Century Plaza, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067, USA
Actor/director Clint Eastwood (L) accepts the Feature Film Nomination Plaque for American Sniper from actor Bradley Cooper onstage at the 67th Annual Directors Guild Of America Awards at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on February 7, 2015, in Century City, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez)
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2015
New York City, New York, United States
Actors Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence attend a screening of "Serena" hosted by Magnolia Pictures and The Cinema Society with Dior Beauty on March 21, 2015, in New York City. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker)
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2015
New York City, New York, United States
Bradley Cooper, Patricia Clarkson and Martin Scorsese attend A Celebration for Patricia Clarkson, Presented by FIJI Water and Truvee Wines on December 15, 2015, in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
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2015
6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028, USA
Clint Eastwood and Bradley Coper arrive at the 87th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 22, 2015, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Dan MacMedan/WireImage)
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2015
New York City, New York, United States
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence attend the after party of a screening of 'Serena' hosted by Magnolia Pictures And The Cinema Society With Dior Beauty on March 21, 2015, in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage)
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2015
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Bradley Cooper and Alessandro Nivola attend day 8 of the French Open 2015 at Roland Garros stadium on May 31, 2015, in Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe)
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2015
4A Upper St Martin's Ln, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9NY, UK
Daniel Bruhl, Alicia Vikander, and Bradley Cooper attend the after party following the European Premiere of "Burnt" at Tredwell's on October 28, 2015, in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage)
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2016
21 Wellington St, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7RQ, UK
Bradley Cooper and Nina Arianda attend the Arthur Miller - One Night 100 Years Benefit at Lyceum Theatre on January 25, 2016, in New York City.
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2016
Wimbledon, London, England, United Kingdom
Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk attend the Men's Final of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships between Milos Raonic and Andy Murray at Wimbledon on July 10, 2016, in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang)
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2016
Los Angeles, California, United States
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper are seen on April 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bauer-Griffin)
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2016
Beverly Hills, California, United States
Bradley Cooper, director David O. Russell, founder and president of the Ghetto Film School Joe Hall and producer/host Brian Grazer attend a benefit for the Ghetto Film School on October 6, 2016, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Tara Ziemba
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2016
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Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk attend 'Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology' Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016, in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/GC Images)
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2016
Paris, France
Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk attend the Red Obsession party in Paris to celebrate L'Oreal Paris's partnership with Paris Fashion Week. L'Oreal Paris spokesmodels accessorized with accents of red to celebrate the launch of the new Color Riche La Palette on March 8, 2016, in Paris, France.
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2017
Worthy Farm, Pilton, Glastonbury, England, United Kingdom
Bradley Cooper performs on the Pyramid stage to shoot footage for a film called "A Star Is Born" on day 2 of the Glastonbury Festival 2017 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 23, 2017, in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan
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2018
Venice, Italy
Bradley Cooper, Irina Shayk and their daughter Lea are seen arriving at the 75th Venice Film Festival on August 30, 2018, in Venice, Italy.
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2018
Venice, Italy
Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga walk the red carpet ahead of the 'A Star Is Born Red' screening during the 75th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on August 31, 2018, in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Jacopo Raule)
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2018
New York City, United States
Actor Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk are seen walking in Soho on October 4, 2018, in New York City. (Photo by Raymond Hall)
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2018
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Bradley Cooper attends the Audi Canada And Links Of London Co-Hosted Post-Screening Event For "A Star Is Born" During The Toronto International Film Festival at Masonic Temple on September 9, 2018, in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel)
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2018
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Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper attend 'A Star Is Born' photocall during the 75th Venice Film Festival at Sala Casino on August 31, 2018, in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto)
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2018
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Sam Elliott and Bradley Cooper attend Entertainment Weekly's Must List Party at the Toronto International Film Festival 2018 at the Thompson Hotel on September 8, 2018, in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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2018
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Bradley Cooper attends the 32nd American Cinematheque Award Presentation honoring Bradley Cooper at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on November 29, 2018, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff)
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2018
Venice, Italy
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper are seen during the 75th Venice Film Festival on August 31, 2018, in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Franco Origlia)
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2018
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Bradley Cooper seen out in JFK Airport on May 11, 2018, in New York City. (Photo by Robert Kamau)
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2018
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Bradley Cooper and Patricia Clarkson attend the 32nd American Cinematheque Award Presentation Honoring Bradley Cooper. Presentation and The 4th Annual Sid Grauman Award Presented By Hill Valley, To Doug Darrow on behalf of Dolby Laboratories at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on November 29, 2018, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris)
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2018
60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5J 2H5, Canada
Head Global Marketing Blair Rich, Lynette Howell Taylor, Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sue Kroll, Bill Gerber, and Todd Phillips attend the "A Star Is Born" premiere during 2018 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 9, 2018, in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Mazur)
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2018
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Actor Bradley Cooper attends the "A Star is Born" Paris Photocall at Cinema Gaumont Capucine on October 1, 2018, in Paris, France. (Photo by Laurent Viteur)
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2018
Toronto, Canada
Director/actor Bradley Cooper attends 2018 Toronto International Film Festival - "A Star Is Born" Press Conference at TIFF Bell Lightbox on September 9, 2018, in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)
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2018
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Irina Shayk and Bradley Cooper attend the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2018 in New York City.
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2018
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Irina Shayk and Bradley Cooper attend the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2018 in New York City.
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2018
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Irina Shayk and Bradley Cooper attend the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2018 in New York City.
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2018
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Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper attend the "A Star Is Born" premiere during 2018 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 9, 2018 in Toronto, Canada.
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2018
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Lady Gaga (L) and Bradley Cooper attend the "A Star Is Born" premiere after-party during 2018 Toronto International Film Festival at Masonic Temple on September 9, 2018 in Toronto, Canada.
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2019
6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028, USA
Lady Gaga, Irina Shayk and Bradley Cooper during the 91st Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on February 24, 2019, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter)
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2019
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Gloria Campano (L) and Bradley Cooper during the 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 27, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)
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2019
Park Theater, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Lady Gaga (R) performs "Shallow" with actor/director Bradley Cooper (L) during her ENIGMA residency at Park Theater at Park MGM on January 26, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello)
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2019
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Bradley Cooper attends the EE British Academy Film Awards at Royal Albert Hall on February 10, 2019, in London, England.
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2019
Queens, NY 11430, USA
Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk arrive at JFK airport on February 7, 2019, in New York City.
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2019
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Bradley Cooper attends the 2019 National Board Of Review Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on January 08, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola)
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2019
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Spike Lee and Actor Bradley Cooper attend the 19th Annual AFI Awards at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on January 4, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac)
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2019
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Irina Shayk and Bradley Cooper attend the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 6, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California.
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2019
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Irina Shayk and Bradley Cooper attend the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 6, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California.
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2019
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Irina Shayk and Bradley Cooper attend the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 6, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California.
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2019
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Bradley Cooper (L) and Lady Gaga attend the 24th annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 13, 2019 in Santa Monica, California.
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2019
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Bradley Cooper (L) and Lady Gaga attend the 24th annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 13, 2019 in Santa Monica, California.
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2019
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Bradley Cooper (L) and Lady Gaga attend the 24th annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 13, 2019 in Santa Monica, California.
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2019
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Lady Gaga (R) performs "Shallow" with actor/director Bradley Cooper (L) during her ENIGMA residency at Park Theater at Park MGM on January 26, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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2019
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Lady Gaga (R) performs "Shallow" with actor/director Bradley Cooper (L) during her ENIGMA residency at Park Theater at Park MGM on January 26, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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2019
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Lady Gaga (R) performs "Shallow" with actor/director Bradley Cooper (L) during her ENIGMA residency at Park Theater at Park MGM on January 26, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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2019
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Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga attend the 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
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2019
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Gloria Campano (L) and Bradley Cooper during the 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
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Achievements
Membership
Awards
GQ Men of the Year Awards
2011
Bow St, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9DD, UK
Bradley Cooper at the GQ Men Of The Year Awards at The Royal Opera House on September 6, 2011, in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn McCormack)
Hollywood Film Awards
2012
9876 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA
Actor Bradley Cooper poses with the Hollywood Actor Award during the 16th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala presented by The Los Angeles Times held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 22, 2012, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt)
Elle Style Awards
2013
Strand, London WC2R 0EZ, United Kingdom
Bradley Cooper poses in the press room at the Elle Style Awards at The Savoy Hotel on February 11, 2013, in London, England.
MTV Movie Awards
2013
10202 West Washington Boulevard, Culver City, California
Bradley Cooper accepts Best Male Performance award for "Silver Linings Playbook" onstage during the 2013 MTV Movie Awards at Sony Pictures Studios on April 14, 2013, in Culver City, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian)
BAFTA Award
2019
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP, UK
Winner of the Original Music award, Bradley Cooper poses in the press room during the EE British Academy Film Awards at Royal Albert Hall on February 10, 2019, in London, England. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain)
Palm Springs International Film Festival Award
2019
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Bradley Cooper, a recipient of the Director of the Year Award, attends the 30th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards Gala at Palm Springs Convention Center on January 3, 2019, in Palm Springs, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici)
Victor Garber & Bradley Cooper during ATAS Presents: "Behind The Scenes of 'Alias' "at The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in North Hollywood, California, United States. (Photo by Steve Grayson)
Actors Jennifer Esposito and Bradley Cooper arrive at the Paramount Vantage premiere of "Babel" held at the FOX Westwood Village theatre on November 5, 2006, in Westwood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison)
Bradley Cooper and guest attend "The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion" Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2009, in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin)
Vue West End cinema, London, England, United Kingdom
Actress Heather Graham is carried by (L-R) actors Ed Helms, Bradley Cooper, Justin Bartha, and Zach Galifianakis as they attend 'The Hangover' film premiere at Vue West End cinema on June 10, 2009, in London, England. (Photo by Jon Furniss/WireImage)
Lincoln Center Theater, 150 W 65th St, New York, NY 10023, United States
Jennifer Lopez and Bradley Cooper attend the Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2011 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theater at Lincoln Center on September 12, 2010, in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano)
Actor Bradley Cooper poses with the Hollywood Actor Award during the 16th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala presented by The Los Angeles Times held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 22, 2012, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt)
Film Independent at LACMA Curator Elvis Mitchell, actors Lena Dunham, Patton Oswalt, Olivia Wilde, Bradley Cooper, Kate Hudson, J.K. Simmons, Diane Lane, Nick Kroll and director Jason Reitman attend the Film Independent at LACMA Live Read of "Shampoo" at Bing Theatre At LACMA on January 19, 2012, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant)
10202 West Washington Boulevard, Culver City, California
Bradley Cooper accepts Best Male Performance award for "Silver Linings Playbook" onstage during the 2013 MTV Movie Awards at Sony Pictures Studios on April 14, 2013, in Culver City, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian)
Actors Bradley Cooper (L) and Charlize Theron speak in the audience during the Oscars held at the Dolby Theatre on February 24, 2013, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mark Davis)
Actor Bradley Cooper attends the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' "Hangover Part 3" at Westwood Village Theater on May 20, 2013, in Westwood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison)
Actors Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell, and Bradley Cooper arrive to the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 13, 2013. (Photo by Christopher Polk/)
Actors Christian Bale, Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, and Jeremy Renner attend the "American Hustle" cast photocall at Crosby Street Hotel on December 8, 2013, in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/WireImage)
Suki Waterhouse and Bradley Cooper attend the semi-final match between Noval Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov on centre court at The Wimbledon Championships at Wimbledon on July 4, 2014, in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang)
Bradley Cooper and Suki Waterhouse attend The Serpentine Gallery summer party at The Serpentine Gallery on July 1, 2014, in London, England. (Photo by Fred Duval)
Bradley Cooper attends The Weinstein Company & Netflix 2014 Golden Globes After Party held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 12, 2014, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by JB Lacroix/WireImage)
The Century Plaza, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067, USA
Actor/director Clint Eastwood (L) accepts the Feature Film Nomination Plaque for American Sniper from actor Bradley Cooper onstage at the 67th Annual Directors Guild Of America Awards at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on February 7, 2015, in Century City, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez)
Actors Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence attend a screening of "Serena" hosted by Magnolia Pictures and The Cinema Society with Dior Beauty on March 21, 2015, in New York City. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker)
Bradley Cooper, Patricia Clarkson and Martin Scorsese attend A Celebration for Patricia Clarkson, Presented by FIJI Water and Truvee Wines on December 15, 2015, in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Clint Eastwood and Bradley Coper arrive at the 87th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 22, 2015, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Dan MacMedan/WireImage)
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence attend the after party of a screening of 'Serena' hosted by Magnolia Pictures And The Cinema Society With Dior Beauty on March 21, 2015, in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage)
Bradley Cooper and Alessandro Nivola attend day 8 of the French Open 2015 at Roland Garros stadium on May 31, 2015, in Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe)
4A Upper St Martin's Ln, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9NY, UK
Daniel Bruhl, Alicia Vikander, and Bradley Cooper attend the after party following the European Premiere of "Burnt" at Tredwell's on October 28, 2015, in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage)
Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk attend the Men's Final of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships between Milos Raonic and Andy Murray at Wimbledon on July 10, 2016, in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang)
Bradley Cooper, director David O. Russell, founder and president of the Ghetto Film School Joe Hall and producer/host Brian Grazer attend a benefit for the Ghetto Film School on October 6, 2016, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Tara Ziemba
Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk attend 'Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology' Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016, in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/GC Images)
Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk attend the Red Obsession party in Paris to celebrate L'Oreal Paris's partnership with Paris Fashion Week. L'Oreal Paris spokesmodels accessorized with accents of red to celebrate the launch of the new Color Riche La Palette on March 8, 2016, in Paris, France.
Worthy Farm, Pilton, Glastonbury, England, United Kingdom
Bradley Cooper performs on the Pyramid stage to shoot footage for a film called "A Star Is Born" on day 2 of the Glastonbury Festival 2017 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 23, 2017, in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan
Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga walk the red carpet ahead of the 'A Star Is Born Red' screening during the 75th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on August 31, 2018, in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Jacopo Raule)
Bradley Cooper attends the Audi Canada And Links Of London Co-Hosted Post-Screening Event For "A Star Is Born" During The Toronto International Film Festival at Masonic Temple on September 9, 2018, in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel)
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Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper attend 'A Star Is Born' photocall during the 75th Venice Film Festival at Sala Casino on August 31, 2018, in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto)
Sam Elliott and Bradley Cooper attend Entertainment Weekly's Must List Party at the Toronto International Film Festival 2018 at the Thompson Hotel on September 8, 2018, in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
Bradley Cooper attends the 32nd American Cinematheque Award Presentation honoring Bradley Cooper at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on November 29, 2018, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff)
Bradley Cooper and Patricia Clarkson attend the 32nd American Cinematheque Award Presentation Honoring Bradley Cooper. Presentation and The 4th Annual Sid Grauman Award Presented By Hill Valley, To Doug Darrow on behalf of Dolby Laboratories at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on November 29, 2018, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris)
Head Global Marketing Blair Rich, Lynette Howell Taylor, Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sue Kroll, Bill Gerber, and Todd Phillips attend the "A Star Is Born" premiere during 2018 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 9, 2018, in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Mazur)
Actor Bradley Cooper attends the "A Star is Born" Paris Photocall at Cinema Gaumont Capucine on October 1, 2018, in Paris, France. (Photo by Laurent Viteur)
Director/actor Bradley Cooper attends 2018 Toronto International Film Festival - "A Star Is Born" Press Conference at TIFF Bell Lightbox on September 9, 2018, in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)
Irina Shayk and Bradley Cooper attend the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2018 in New York City.
Irina Shayk and Bradley Cooper attend the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2018 in New York City.
Irina Shayk and Bradley Cooper attend the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2018 in New York City.
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper attend the "A Star Is Born" premiere during 2018 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 9, 2018 in Toronto, Canada.
Lady Gaga (L) and Bradley Cooper attend the "A Star Is Born" premiere after-party during 2018 Toronto International Film Festival at Masonic Temple on September 9, 2018 in Toronto, Canada.
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP, UK
Winner of the Original Music award, Bradley Cooper poses in the press room during the EE British Academy Film Awards at Royal Albert Hall on February 10, 2019, in London, England. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain)
277 N Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
Bradley Cooper, a recipient of the Director of the Year Award, attends the 30th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards Gala at Palm Springs Convention Center on January 3, 2019, in Palm Springs, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici)
Lady Gaga, Irina Shayk and Bradley Cooper during the 91st Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on February 24, 2019, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter)
Gloria Campano (L) and Bradley Cooper during the 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 27, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris)
Lady Gaga (R) performs "Shallow" with actor/director Bradley Cooper (L) during her ENIGMA residency at Park Theater at Park MGM on January 26, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello)
Spike Lee and Actor Bradley Cooper attend the 19th Annual AFI Awards at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on January 4, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac)
Lady Gaga (R) performs "Shallow" with actor/director Bradley Cooper (L) during her ENIGMA residency at Park Theater at Park MGM on January 26, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Lady Gaga (R) performs "Shallow" with actor/director Bradley Cooper (L) during her ENIGMA residency at Park Theater at Park MGM on January 26, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Lady Gaga (R) performs "Shallow" with actor/director Bradley Cooper (L) during her ENIGMA residency at Park Theater at Park MGM on January 26, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga attend the 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
Gloria Campano (L) and Bradley Cooper during the 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
Lady Gaga attends 2018 Toronto International Film Festival - 'A Star Is Born' Press Conference at TIFF Bell Lightbox on September 9, 2018 in Toronto, Canada.
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Bradley Cooper is an American film, stage, and television actor. He first gained fame in comedic films and later had success in action and dramatic roles. Cooper appeared in Forbes Celebrity 100 on two occasions and Time's list of 100 most influential people in the world in 2015. His films have grossed $7.8 billion worldwide and he was named one of the world's highest-paid actors for three years.
Background
Ethnicity:
Bradley's father was of Irish descent and his mother is of Italian ancestry.
Bradley Charles Cooper was born on January 5, 1975, in Philadelphia, and grew up in the nearby communities of Jenkintown and Rydal. Cooper’s father worked for the investment bank Merill Lynch while his mother was employed with NBC radio. Cooper is the younger among two children; the first being his elder sister Holly.
Education
Bradley Cooper attended the famous Germantown Academy in Philadelphia and graduated at the age of 18 in 1993. During his time at the school, Cooper was also involved in plenty of extracurricular activities and in particular he is known for being involved with the newspaper Philadelphia Evening News as a student.
In 1993, Bradley Cooper enrolled at Vilanova University but later on, he switched to Georgetown University where he completed a bachelors’ degree with honors in English. It was during his time at Georgetown University that he started taking acting seriously and became a part of a theatre group.
Then Cooper turned his attention to acting. He enrolled in a master's degree program at the Actors Studio Drama School in New York City.
While a student, Cooper landed his first television commercial for a fast-food chain. He then made his TV debut two years later with a guest spot on the popular HBO show Sex and the City. Cooper next appeared in the short-lived drama, The $treet, set in the financial world. Around this time, he made his first feature film appearance in the 2001 comedy Wet Hot American Summer. Cooper then returned to television to take on a supporting role in J.J. Abrams's popular spy series Alias (2001-2006). For three seasons he played Will Tippin, a journalist friend of covert agent Sydney Bristow (played by Jennifer Garner).
During his time on Alias, Cooper made the independent drama Carnival Knowledge (2002) and the thriller My Little Eye (2002). He left Alias in 2003 and appeared in recurring roles on the sitcom Jack & Bobby (2004-05) and the crime drama Touching Evil (2004). Back on the big screen, Cooper played a brutish jock in the hit comedy Wedding Crashers (2005) with Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn.
That same year, Cooper starred in his own television series Kitchen Confidential (2005-06), based on the book by famed chef Anthony Bourdain. The show received positive reviews, but it did not do well enough in the ratings to stay on the air. Not afraid to take risks, Cooper made his Broadway debut in 2006, appearing in the drama Three Days of Rain with Julia Roberts and Paul Rudd. That December, Cooper married actress Jennifer Esposito. The union did not last long, as Esposito filed for divorce four months later.
After the success of Wedding Crashers (2005), Cooper landed more comedic film roles. He appeared in the romantic comedy Failure to Launch (2006) with Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker. While that film was met with a tepid response, Cooper enjoyed some box office success with Yes Man (2008) co-starring opposite Jim Carrey. He also appeared in the 2009 comedy He's Just Not That Into You, inspired by the popular self-help book. In the film, Cooper played an adulterous husband.
Later that year, Cooper further proved his comedic talents with The Hangover. He co-starred with Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis in this buddy comedy. The three actors play friends who travel to Las Vegas for a bachelor-party weekend with their soon-to-be-married pal, played by Justin Bartha. After a night of debauchery, they wake up to find their buddy missing along with their memories of what happened the previous evening. The film was so successful that two sequels were produced in 2011 and 2013.
Cooper then starred with Sandra Bullock on the 2009 romantic comedy All About Steve, which performed poorly at the box office. His next project fared much better, however, when he played the boyfriend of Eric Dane in the ensemble comedy Valentine's Day (2010), which also featured Jennifer Garner, Jessica Alba, and Patrick Dempsey. Cooper followed up with a remake of the popular television action series The A-Team during the summer of 2010. In addition to Cooper, the cast included Liam Neeson, Quinton Jackson, and Jessica Biel.
The crossover into more action-packed roles continued with Cooper's role in the film Limitless, which was released in 2011. Cooper took on the lead role in the film that was based on the 2001 novel The Dark Fields, by Alan Glynn. The thriller co-starred Robert De Niro and received favorable reviews. Cooper subsequently starred in more action roles, such as Hit and Run (2011) and The Place Beyond the Pines (2012), but the breakout role that got him recognized at the Academy Awards was Silver Linings Playbook (2013), directed by David O. Russell.
In the critically acclaimed film, Cooper plays the lead role as Pat Solitano, a man who tries to re-adjust to society after leaving a mental institution. The film was nominated for seven Oscars at the 2013 Academy Awards ceremony, including Best Picture, Actress in a Leading Role, Actor in a Supporting Role and Actress in a Supporting Role. Cooper also received a nomination for Actor in a Leading Role, but lost to Daniel Day-Lewis for his work in Lincoln (2012). However, Cooper's co-star Jennifer Lawrence took home the Oscar for Actress in a Leading Role for her work in Silver Linings Playbook.
Cooper continued his collaboration with Russell to great rewards, starring in the ensemble cast of the '70s-era American Hustle (2013). Cooper received another Oscar nomination, this time in the supporting actor category for his role as FBI agent Richie DiMaso. (In early 2015, it was announced that Cooper, Lawrence and Russell would have another go at the Oscars with a film based on the life of inventor Joy Mangano, with Lawrence taking the lead.)
In 2014, Cooper was heard in cinemas as the voice of Rocket Raccoon in the blockbuster summer film Guardians of the Galaxy, based on the Marvel comic-book series. During the fall, the actor made his return to Broadway with the lead role in The Elephant Man, a successful revival of the 1979 play focusing on the life of Joseph Merrick. In April 2015, he received a Tony nomination for his performance. Late 2014 also saw the actor as lead in the Clint Eastwood film American Sniper, based on the life of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle and co-starring Sienna Miller. Cooper received his third Oscar nomination for the role.
The next year, Cooper starred as a military contractor in the little-seen Aloha, followed by a role in the zany ensemble comedy Wet Hot American Summer, airing on Netflix. In the autumn on the big screen, he portrayed an acerbic two-star Michelin chef aiming to make a comeback in Burnt, co-starring Miller, Uma Thurman, and Emma Thompson. Also in 2015, Cooper made two movies with Jennifer Lawrence: Serena and Joy.
Cooper made a splash with his directorial debut, a remake of A Star Is Born (2018). Along with directing, he starred alongside Lady Gaga, the two teaming to sing the Grammy-nominated and Golden Globe-winning track "Shallow." The film also garnered multiple Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor and Actress for its stars.
(A Star Is Born is the soundtrack album to the 2018 musica...)
2018
Religion
Cooper was raised in a Catholic family from a young age. He became closer to God after a brief stint in rehab. In an interview, he mentioned that he prays every day.
Politics
Cooper has donated to Democratic Party candidates and attended the 2016 Democratic National Convention (when Hillary Clinton received the nomination for president) to hear then-president Barack Obama speak. He regards Barack Obama as "an incredible president".
Views
Bradley Cooper knew he wanted to be an actor after seeing David Lynch’s The Elephant Man when he was 12 years old. He told Vanity Fair that he was sitting on the red couch in his living room sobbing and aware of the dignity and humanity of John Merrick, even though Cooper himself was still so young. And Cooper actually just recently revived the role of John Merrick in the Broadway revival of the Bernard Pomerance play The Elephant Man.
Cooper supports organizations that help fight cancer. In June 2014, he joined the board of directors for the charity Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, a non-profit organization that serves people coping with cancer. In April 2016, he participated in the launch of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy that works for cancer patients. He served as an executive producer for Stand Up to Cancer's Fifth Biennial Telecast, a primetime fundraising special that aired in September.
In 2009, Cooper took part in an Alzheimer's Association campaign that aimed to increase awareness about Alzheimer's disease. He is also one of the members of the Alzheimer's Association Celebrity Champions, an initiative launched for a similar purpose. In 2015, Cooper spoke at The National Geographic Society for the group Got Your 6 to help ensure military veterans are better represented in popular culture.
Quotations:
"Personally, I've made myself a very small window of what I enjoy in this business, which is I love being a big part of the storytelling process."
"If you look at anything, there are always comedic moments."
"I think if you live in a black-and-white world, you're gonna suffer a lot. I used to be like that. But I don't believe that anymore."
"When I'm into a woman, I literally can't stop staring. I'm like a little kid. I become completely entranced."
"You can tell if someone's into you. You can feel the chemistry."
"I think I'm a decent-looking guy. Sometimes I can look great, and other times I look horrifying."
"Give me an authentic woman, and I'm happy."
"I've never heard of a comedy that hasn't had reshoots, especially for the ending of a movie in a comedy."
"For a comedy to work, magic has to happen."
"I liked sports but I never really had the confidence. I was always coordinated and it came easy to me, but I didn't have the confidence to go along with the physical skill."
"I want to work with great filmmakers and great actors and get better as an actor."
"If you look at anybody who's had along career, if you look at the choices they've made - even if the movies haven't worked - they've always worked with great filmmakers."
"Some directors have just one way of working; you either have to adhere to it or you
"Our submission defines our authority."
"I think testing films are a great tool. And I think showing them to people that you value their opinion is important, but once you give over to what reviewers think, that's tricky. You don't know what their agenda is; it's so subjective. You have got to make sure you are asking someone's opinion who you know."
"Unfortunately, when someone asks me for a favor, I cant say no. Because of my upbringing - my Catholic guilt - if I don't do it, it plagues me."
"This is what I believe to be true. You have to do everything you can. You have to work your hardest. And if you do, if you stay positive, then you have a shot at a silver lining."
Personality
When Bradley Cooper was a kid, he dreamed about being a ninja. He told The Philadelphia Inquirer that from an early age, he was obsessed with soldiers and asked his dad if he could go to Valley Forge Military Academy. His father, Charles Cooper, refused, however, and as a result, young Bradley said he wanted to go to Japan and become a ninja instead.
Cooper's early years in the entertainment industry were marred with difficulties. When his role in the second season of Alias was demoted to a minuscule part, he considered quitting show business. His substance addiction and doubts about his career triggered thoughts of suicide. Cooper has abstained from alcohol since 2004, remarking that it would have destroyed his life.
Cooper is known to be rather emotional, and, when he was interviewed as a guest on Inside The Actors Studio, broke down crying when he looked at his old acting teacher in the audience. According to Cooper, she drastically changed his life when he was a struggling with depression, substance abuse, and career doubts.
Bradley Cooper prefers to keep his personal life private. He also doesn't really like to talk about himself during interviews about his work. He doesn't have an active social media presence on any platforms.
Physical Characteristics:
Cooper's sex appeal has been noted by several media outlets including People magazine, which named him Sexiest Man Alive in 2011. He was initially uncomfortable with the accolade but later found it funny. He ranked tenth on Empire's list of the 100 Sexiest Movie Stars in 2013.
Cooper has a total of six scars on his forehead, adding to his unique and boyish charm. "My biggest one goes from my left eyebrow to my scalp," he told People. "In eighth grade, a big glass lamp fell off the wall and onto my face."
Height: 6′ 1″ (185 cm)
Weight: 183 pounds (83 kg)
Chest: 40″ (102 cm)
Waist: 35″ (89 cm)
Biceps: 16″ (41 cm)
Shoe size: 14 (US)/ 46 (EU)
Hair color: Light brown
Eye color: Blue
Quotes from others about the person
Zoe Saldana: "Bradley is a very dedicated and open professional. It’s really good when you can balance that with an actor as opposed to an actor that just comes prepared and just goes, ‘don’t fuck up my light’ and ‘this line is my close-up.’ We didn’t care where was the camera was.It was just like we were both part of this extensive conversation."
Emma Stone: "Look at his blue eyes. He's into Chinese food, but he's equally into making you smile."
Interests
reading, cooking, fitness, riding motorbikes, listening to music
Writers
Katherine Dunn, Shel Silverstein
Sport & Clubs
Philadelphia Eagles, golf, football
Music & Bands
Radiohead, Philip Glass, Johny Cash, Odd Future, Metallica
Connections
Bradley Cooper married actress Jennifer Esposito in 2006, but in May 2007 the pair announced their divorce. Bradley has since been in relationships with Renée Zellweger and Zoe Saldana. In March 2013, he began dating English model Suki Waterhouse; the relationship ended in March 2015. Cooper began a relationship with Russian model Irina Shayk the following month. In November, he moved into her apartment in New York's West Village. In March 2017, Shayk gave birth to their daughter.
2013 - Silver Linings Playbook - Best Male Performance;
2013 - Silver Linings Playbook - Best Kiss (with Jennifer Lawrence);
2013 - Silver Linings Playbook - Best Musical Moment;
2015 - American Sniper - Best Male Performance.
2013 - Silver Linings Playbook - Best Male Performance;
2013 - Silver Linings Playbook - Best Kiss (with Jennifer Lawrence);
2013 - Silver Linings Playbook - Best Musical Moment;
2013 - Silver Linings Playbook - Desert Palm Achievement Award;
2014 - American Hustle - Ensemble Cast Award;
2018 - A Star Is Born - Director of the Year Award;
2018 - A Star Is Born - Directors to Watch.