Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Bradley Cooper
How Bradley Cooper built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Bradley Cooper is a highly acclaimed American actor and filmmaker. His successful career is marked by numerous awards, including a British Academy Film Award and three Grammy Awards, and nominations for twelve Academy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award. He has been featured on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list and Time's list of the 100 most influential people. Cooper's films have generated $13 billion globally, establishing him as one of the world's highest-paid actors on multiple occasions.
1999: Television debut in Sex and the City
In 1999, Bradley Cooper began his television career with a guest role in the series Sex and the City, marking his entry into the entertainment industry.
2000: Presenter on Globe Trekker
In 2000, Bradley Cooper served as a presenter on the tourism series Globe Trekker, which took him to places such as Peru and Croatia.
2001: Success in Alias
From 2001, Bradley Cooper achieved some success with the role of Will Tippin in the television series Alias.
2001: Cinematic debut in Wet Hot American Summer
In 2001, Bradley Cooper made his cinematic debut in the ensemble comedy Wet Hot American Summer, playing the role of Ben, a counselor.
2001: Film debut in Wet Hot American Summer and role in Alias
In 2001, Bradley Cooper made his film debut with a starring role in the comedy Wet Hot American Summer. Also in 2001, he gained recognition as Will Tippin in the television series Alias.
2002: Acted in Changing Lanes
In 2002, Bradley Cooper acted in Changing Lanes, though his scenes were cut from the final film but included in the DVD and Blu-ray releases.
2003: Acted in Miss Match
In 2003, Bradley Cooper acted in the short-lived TV series Miss Match.
2004: Cast in Wedding Crashers
In 2004, Bradley Cooper was cast in Wedding Crashers, marking a turning point in his career.
September 2005: Starred in Kitchen Confidential
In September 2005, Bradley Cooper starred in the Fox sitcom Kitchen Confidential, based on a memoir by chef Anthony Bourdain, though it was canceled after four episodes.
2005: Acted in Wedding Crashers
In 2005, Bradley Cooper acted in Wedding Crashers.
2005: Supporting role in Wedding Crashers
In 2005, Bradley Cooper gained additional recognition with a supporting part in the comedy film Wedding Crashers.
March 2006: Starred in Three Days of Rain on Broadway
In March 2006, Bradley Cooper starred as Pip/Theo in Three Days of Rain on Broadway with Julia Roberts and Paul Rudd.
2006: Departure from Alias
In 2006, Bradley Cooper's screen time in Alias began to decrease, leading to his frustration and eventual departure from the show.
2007: Appeared in Nip/Tuck
In 2007, Bradley Cooper appeared in the fifth season of Nip/Tuck as Aidan Stone.
2008: Roles in Older than America, The Understudy, and The Midnight Meat Train
In 2008, Bradley Cooper played the lead in Older than America, appeared in a production of The Understudy, and starred in the horror film The Midnight Meat Train.
February 2009: Hosted Saturday Night Live
In February 2009, Bradley Cooper hosted Saturday Night Live with musical guest TV on the Radio.
2009: Breakthrough with The Hangover
In 2009, Bradley Cooper had his breakthrough in The Hangover, a critically and commercially successful comedy.
2009: Alzheimer's Association Campaign
In 2009, Bradley Cooper participated in an Alzheimer's Association campaign to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease.
2009: The Hangover
In 2009, Bradley Cooper starred in the commercially successful film The Hangover.
2009: Featured in Case 39, All About Steve, and New York, I Love You
In 2009, Bradley Cooper was featured in the psychological horror Case 39, the comedy All About Steve, and the anthology film New York, I Love You.
2010: Starred in Valentine's Day and The A-Team
In June 2010, Bradley Cooper starred in Valentine's Day and as Templeton "Faceman" Peck in The A-Team, preparing for the latter role with abstaining from sugar, salt, and flour and rigorous workouts. He also appeared as guest host of WWE Raw in June 2010.
June 2011: Esquire Interview
In a June 2011 interview with Esquire, Cooper discussed his thoughts on being objectified for his looks and emphasized the importance of recognizing his talent.
2011: Limitless
In 2011, Bradley Cooper starred in the commercially successful film Limitless.
2011: Starred in Limitless and The Hangover Part II
In 2011, Bradley Cooper starred in the techno-thriller Limitless and the comedy sequel The Hangover Part II.
2011: Starring role in Limitless
In 2011, Bradley Cooper's career progressed with a starring role in the film Limitless.
2012: Filming of Serena
In 2012, Bradley Cooper filmed the drama "Serena" directed by Susanne Bier, which was an adaptation of Ron Rash's period novel, starring opposite Jennifer Lawrence.
2012: Success with Silver Linings Playbook
In 2012, Bradley Cooper found greater success with the romantic comedy Silver Linings Playbook.
2012: Starred in four films
In 2012, Bradley Cooper starred in four films: The Words, Hit and Run, The Place Beyond the Pines, and Silver Linings Playbook.
2012: Silver Linings Playbook
In 2012, Bradley Cooper starred in the critically and commercially successful film Silver Linings Playbook.
2012: Starring role in The Place Beyond the Pines
In 2012, Bradley Cooper's career progressed with a starring role in The Place Beyond the Pines.
2013: The Hangover Part III and American Hustle
In 2013, Bradley Cooper reprised his role in "The Hangover Part III," which, despite poor reviews, was a commercial success. He also played a supporting role in "American Hustle," a critically acclaimed film inspired by the Abscam sting operation. Cooper received several award nominations for his performance in "American Hustle."
2013: Starred in The Hangover Part III
In 2013, Bradley Cooper starred in The Hangover Part III, the last movie in the Hangover trilogy.
2013: Starred in American Hustle
In 2013, Bradley Cooper starred in the black comedy American Hustle.
June 2014: Joined the Board of Directors for Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
In June 2014, Bradley Cooper joined the board of directors for the charity Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, a non-profit organization and summer camp that serves children with chronic illnesses and disabilities.
2014: American Sniper
In 2014, Bradley Cooper starred in "American Sniper" as Chris Kyle, a biographical war drama directed by Clint Eastwood. Cooper underwent extensive training and gained 40 pounds of muscle for the role. He won an MTV Movie Award and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor.
2014: Starred in American Sniper and Broadway debut
In 2014, Bradley Cooper starred in and produced the war biopic American Sniper. He also portrayed Joseph Merrick in a Broadway revival of The Elephant Man in 2014 and began voicing Rocket in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
2014: Guardians of the Galaxy
In 2014, Bradley Cooper starred in the commercially successful film Guardians of the Galaxy.
2014: Broadway play The Elephant Man
In 2014, Cooper played Joseph Merrick in the Broadway play "The Elephant Man".
2015: Broadway revival of The Elephant Man
From 2014–2015, Cooper appeared in a Broadway revival of The Elephant Man, for which he was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.
2015: Reprised role in Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
In 2015, Bradley Cooper reprised his role as Ben in the prequel to the movie, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, an eight-episode Netflix series.
2015: Aloha, Burnt, and Joy releases
In 2015, Bradley Cooper starred in three films: "Aloha", "Burnt", and "Joy". "Aloha" was met with controversy, while "Burnt" and "Joy" received mixed reviews. He was nominated for Choice Movie Actor – Comedy at the 2015 Teen Choice Awards for "Aloha".
2015: Got Your 6 Speech
In 2015, Cooper spoke at The National Geographic Society for the group Got Your 6, advocating for better representation of military veterans in popular culture.
April 2016: Participated in the launch of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy
In April 2016, Bradley Cooper participated in the launch of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, an organization that works for cancer patients. He also served as an executive producer for Stand Up to Cancer's Fifth Biennial Telecast in September.
2016: 10 Cloverfield Lane and War Dogs
In 2016, Bradley Cooper had a voice cameo in the thriller "10 Cloverfield Lane" and played a supporting part in "War Dogs", which was co-produced under his production company Joint Effort.
2017: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
In 2017, Bradley Cooper voiced Rocket Raccoon in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2".
August 2018: A Star Is Born Premieres
In August 2018, Bradley Cooper's directorial debut, "A Star Is Born", premiered at the 75th Venice International Film Festival. He also starred in the film alongside Lady Gaga.
2018: Directed and starred in A Star Is Born
In 2018, Bradley Cooper produced, wrote, directed, and starred in the musical romance A Star Is Born. He won a BAFTA Award and two Grammys for his contributions to the film's soundtrack and single "Shallow".
2018: The Mule
In 2018, Bradley Cooper reunited with Clint Eastwood in "The Mule", a crime film based on the life of World War II veteran Leo Sharp, where Cooper played a DEA agent.
2019: Joker and Avengers: Endgame
In 2019, Bradley Cooper co-produced "Joker", which became the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time. Cooper also returned as Rocket in "Avengers: Endgame."
2019: Produced Joker
In 2019, Bradley Cooper produced the thriller Joker.
2021: Produced Nightmare Alley
In 2021, Bradley Cooper produced the thriller Nightmare Alley.
2021: Licorice Pizza and Nightmare Alley
In 2021, Bradley Cooper starred in "Licorice Pizza" and "Nightmare Alley", both of which received critical acclaim. He garnered a fourth nomination for the Academy Award for Best Picture for producing "Nightmare Alley".
2022: I Am Groot and The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
In 2022, Bradley Cooper voiced Rocket in the Disney+ series "I Am Groot" and the special "The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special".
2023: Co-wrote, directed, and starred in Maestro
In 2023, Bradley Cooper co-wrote, directed, and starred in the biographical drama Maestro, portraying Leonard Bernstein.
2023: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and Maestro
In 2023, Bradley Cooper voiced Rocket in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3". He also directed, produced, co-wrote, and starred in "Maestro", a biographical drama about Leonard Bernstein. He earned multiple BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Academy Award nominations for his work on Maestro and won another Grammy Award for the soundtrack.
2024: No Involvement in Joker Sequel
In 2024, Bradley Cooper was not involved in the sequel to the film Joker after dissolving his producing partnership with Todd Phillips two years prior.
February 2025: Directing Is This Thing On? and Cameo in Superman
In February 2025, Bradley Cooper will direct and work as a camera operator on the comedy film "Is This Thing On?" for Searchlight Pictures and will also have a cameo appearance as Jor-El, Superman's father, in the DC Universe film Superman.
2025: Opening of Danny and Coop's
In 2025, Cooper opened a cheesesteak restaurant in New York City called Danny and Coop's with Philadelphia restaurateur Danny DiGiampietro.
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