Bradley Cooper, who was born on January 5, 1975, began his career primarily playing roles in comedy films and TV shows. Ever since, he has proved to be a talented actor in multiple genres, as well as an exceptional director and producer. During his time as Rocket Raccoon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he made his debut as a director in ‘A Star Is Born’. His role in the movie that he also starred in has made Cooper a key figure in Hollywood.
| Real Name/Full Name | Bradley Charles Cooper |
| Date Of Birth | 5 January 1975 |
| Age | 49 years old |
| Birthplace | Abington Township, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac sign | Capricon |
| Height | 6 feet 1 inch |
| Weight | 83 kg |
| Spouse | Jennifer Esposito (Divorce) |
| Children | Lea |
| Siblings | Holly Cooper |
| Profession | Actor, Producer , and Voice Actor. |
| Net worth | $100 Million. |
Biography
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 5, 1975, Charles Cooper and Gloria Campano were the parents of Bradley Cooper. Cooper’s father was a part of Merill Lynch Investment Bank, while his mother was a part of NBC Radio. Cooper’s elder sister Holly is the first child, and he is the youngest.
The famous Germantown Academy in Philadelphia was attended by Bradley Cooper and he graduated from there 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.
Bradley Cooper started out at Vilanova University in 1993, but after that, he switched to Georgetown University where he earned a bachelor’s degree with honors in English. While at Georgetown University, he began to take acting seriously and joined a theatre group.
Personal Life
Bradley Cooper wed actress Jennifer Esposito on December 2006 in a ceremony. However, the marriage was brief and they separated in November 2007.
From December 2011 to January 2013, he had been romantically linked to actress Zoe Saldana.
He had a relationship with English model Suki Waterhouse from March 2013 to March 2015.
Cooper began his relationship with Russian model Irina Shayk in April 2013. Cooper and Shayk were able to become parents to a daughter in March 2017.
Career
Bradley starred in the indie comedy Wet Hot American Summer (2001) for his feature film debut. In addition to his film work, Bradley is well-known to television viewers for his contributions to several hit series. Alias, Jack & Bobby, and The $treet are some of the notable roles that have regular or recurring roles. He appeared as a guest on shows like Law & Order: SVU, Law & Order: Trial by Jury, and Sex and the City.
Three Days of Rain was Bradley’s Broadway debut in 2006, where he starred alongside Julia Roberts and Paul Rudd. Following a starring role in The Hangover (2009), Bradley played lead roles in several very different films, including All About Steve, as the object of Sandra Bullock’s attention; the horror thriller Case 39 opposite Renée Zellweger and The A-Team opposite Liam Neeson, before returning to play Phil again in The Hangover Part II (2011).
He also made an appearance in the third installment of the Hangover films, The Hangover Part III (2013). His performance in American Hustle (2013) earned him a second Academy Award nomination. His third Academy Award nomination came from his performance as Chris Kyle in American Sniper (2015).
In both the biopic ‘Joy’ (2015) and War Dogs (2016), the talented actor was partnered with Jennifer Lawrence and Jonah Hill. In the popular sci-fi adventure flicks Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), he provided the voice of Rocket, again performing the role in Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023).
The reboot movie ‘A Star Is Born’ (2018) marked Bradley’s screenwriting and directing debut, where he starred alongside Lady Gaga. He also made a contribution to the soundtrack of the film. At the Golden Globe awards, he was nominated for Best Director and Best Actor. The Academy Awards awarded the actor a Best Actor nomination and a nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Bradley Cooper Movies & TV Shows
| Movie & TV Shows | Year |
| Sex and the City (TV Series) | 1998 |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series) | 1999 |
| OK! TV (TV Series) | 1999 |
| The $treet (TV Series) | 2000 |
| Wet Hot American Summer | 2001 |
| Alias (TV Series) | 2001 |
| Bending All the Rules | |
| My Little Eye | 2002 |
| Stella Shorts 1998-2002 | 2002 |
| The Last Cowboy | 2003 |
| Nip/Tuck (TV Series) | 2003 |
| Miss Match (TV Series) | 2003 |
| I Want to Marry Ryan Banks | 2004 |
| Touching Evil (US) (TV Series) | 2004 |
| Jack & Bobby (TV Series) | 2004 |
| Law & Order: Trial by Jury (TV Series) | 2005 |
| Wedding Crashers | 2005 |
| Kitchen Confidential (TV Series) | 2005 |
| Failure to Launch | 2006 |
| The Comebacks | 2007 |
| Older Than America | 2008 |
| The Midnight Meat Train | 2008 |
| The Rocker | 2008 |
| New York, I Love You | 2008 |
| Yes Man | 2008 |
| He’s Just Not That Into You | 2009 |
| The Hangover | 2009 |
| Case 39 | 2009 |
| All About Steve | 2009 |
| Valentine’s Day | 2010 |
| The A-Team | 2010 |
| Limitless | 2011 |
| The Hangover Part II | 2011 |
| Hit and Run | 2012 |
| The Words | 2012 |
| Silver Linings Playbook | 2012 |
| The Place Beyond the Pines | 2012 |
| Le Débarquement (TV Series) | 2013 |
| The Hangover Part III | 2013 |
| Making a Scene | 2013 |
| American Hustle | 2013 |
| Running Wild with Bear Grylls (TV Series) | 2014 |
| Guardians of the Galaxy (voice) | 2014 |
| Serena | 2014 |
| American Sniper | 2014 |
| Aloha | 2015 |
| Wet Hot American Summer (TV Series) | 2015 |
| Limitless (TV Series) | 2015 |
| Burnt | 2015 |
| Baby, Baby, Baby | 2015 |
| Joy | 2015 |
| 10 Cloverfield Lane (voice) | 2016 |
| War Dogs | 2016 |
| Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (voice) | 2017 |
| Avengers: Infinity War (voice) | 2018 |
| A Star Is Born | 2018 |
| The Mule | 2018 |
| Avengers: Endgame (voice) | 2019 |
| Helpsters (TV Series) | 2019 |
| The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU | 2020 |
| Marvel Studios: Legends (TV Series) (voice) | 2021 |
| Licorice Pizza | 2021 |
| Nightmare Alley | 2021 |
| Thor: Love and Thunder (voice) | 2022 |
| Magnum Opus (voice) | 2022 |
| I Am Groot (TV Series) (voice) | 2022 |
| The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (voice) | 2022 |
| Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves | 2023 |
| Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (voice) | 2023 |
| SmartLess: On the Road (TV Series) | 2023 |
| Maestro | 2023 |
| IF (voice) | 2024 |
Net Worth
It is estimated that Bradley Cooper’s net worth is $100 million. He is a well-known actor, producer, and director who has worked on some of the most successful films in Hollywood history. His success in these areas has resulted in him earning a significant amount of wealth, which is derived from earnings from acting roles, producing credits, and other business ventures.
Conclusion
Bradley Cooper has been a prolific figure in Hollywood for a while now. He has a range of forthcoming projects, such as the highly anticipated film Maestro, in which he plays the legendary composer Leonard Bernstein. Cooper’s continued evolution as both an actor and a director is causing fans to be excited.
The journey that Bradley Cooper has taken from a young boy in Philadelphia to a celebrated actor and director in Hollywood is truly inspirational. His position in the film industry is a result of his dedication to his craft, his ability to take on diverse roles, and his talent behind the camera. Bradley Cooper’s exceptional talent will undoubtedly keep audiences spellbound as we look forward to his future projects.
