Basic Information:
Name: Bradley Charles Cooper
Date of Birth: January 5, 1975
Nationality: American
Profession: Actor, Director, Producer
Spouse: (m. 2006–2007)
Kids: Lea De Seine Shayk Cooper
Biography:
Bradley Cooper is a highly acclaimed American actor, director, and producer. Born in Abington Township, Pennsylvania, he developed an interest in acting at a young age. He attended Villanova University and later earned a B.A. in English from Georgetown University and an MFA in Acting from the Actors Studio Drama School at The New School in New York City. Cooper began his acting career with a guest role in "Sex and the City" in 1999.
His rise to fame included roles in comedies like "Wedding Crashers" (2005) and "The Hangover" trilogy (2009-2013), which established him as a comedic actor. He gained critical acclaim for his dramatic performances in films such as "Silver Linings Playbook" (2012), "American Hustle" (2013), and "American Sniper" (2014). Cooper made his directorial debut with "A Star Is Born" (2018), which he also co-wrote, produced, and starred in. The film was a critical and commercial success.
Career Timeline:
Key Milestones:
1999: First role in "Sex and the City."
2005: Breakthrough role in "Wedding Crashers."
2009: "The Hangover" becomes a box office hit.
2012: "Silver Linings Playbook" - Critical acclaim and Academy Award nomination.
2014: "American Sniper" - Huge box office success.
2018: Directorial debut with "A Star Is Born."
2023: "Maestro" - Directs, co-writes, produces, and stars in the biopic.
Achievements:
Awards & Recognition:
BAFTA Award for Best Film Music ("A Star Is Born")
Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor in a Comedy ("Silver Linings Playbook")
National Board of Review Award for Best Director ("A Star Is Born")
Numerous nominations for Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards
Philanthropic Work:
Support for cancer-related charities (his father passed away from lung cancer).
Involvement with organizations that support individuals and families affected by cancer.
Work with the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, which provides summer camp experiences to children with serious illnesses.
Key Quotes / Catchphrases:
(From "A Star Is Born"): "Talent comes from everywhere, but having something to say and a way to say it so that people listen to it, that라이브 바카라 a whole other bag. And unless you get out and you try to do it, you’ll never know."
(About acting): "The greatest thing about being an actor is that you can be so many different things."
