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Bradley Cooper

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.

1959: Influence of Hiroshima mon amour

In 1959, the French romantic drama Hiroshima mon amour was released and cited as one of the films that influenced Bradley Cooper.

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1962: Influence of The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

In 1962, The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was released and cited as one of the films that influenced Bradley Cooper.

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January 5, 1975: Bradley Cooper's birth

On January 5, 1975, Bradley Charles Cooper was born. He later became an American actor and filmmaker known for various accolades and nominations.

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1978: Influence of The Deer Hunter

In 1978, the war film The Deer Hunter was released and cited as one of the films that influenced Bradley Cooper.

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1979: Influence of Apocalypse Now

In 1979, the war film Apocalypse Now was released and cited as one of the films that influenced Bradley Cooper.

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1980: Influence of The Elephant Man

In 1980, the film The Elephant Man was released and cited as one of the films that influenced Bradley Cooper.

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1993: Graduated from high school and attended Villanova University

In 1993, Bradley Cooper graduated from high school and attended Villanova University for one year.

1997: Graduated from Georgetown University

In 1997, Bradley Cooper graduated from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Arts with honors, having majored in English and minored in French.

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.

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2000: Enrolled in the Actors Studio's MFA program

In 2000, Bradley Cooper enrolled in the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program at the Actors Studio, furthering his formal training in acting.

2000: Received MFA in acting from The New School

In 2000, Bradley Cooper received an MFA in acting from the Actors Studio Drama School at The New School in New York City, where he trained with Elizabeth Kemp.

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.

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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.

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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.

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2003: Acted in Miss Match

In 2003, Bradley Cooper acted in the short-lived TV series Miss Match.

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2004: Abstaining from Alcohol and Drugs

In 2004, Bradley Cooper abstained from alcohol and drugs, stating that it would have destroyed his life.

2004: Cast in Wedding Crashers

In 2004, Bradley Cooper was cast in Wedding Crashers, marking a turning point in his career.

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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.

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2005: Acted in Wedding Crashers

In 2005, Bradley Cooper acted in Wedding Crashers.

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2005: Supporting role in Wedding Crashers

In 2005, Bradley Cooper gained additional recognition with a supporting part in the comedy film Wedding Crashers.

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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.

October 2006: Engagement to Jennifer Esposito

In October 2006, Bradley Cooper became engaged to actress Jennifer Esposito.

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.

May 2007: Divorce Filing

In May 2007, Jennifer Esposito filed for divorce from Bradley Cooper.

2007: Appeared in Nip/Tuck

In 2007, Bradley Cooper appeared in the fifth season of Nip/Tuck as Aidan Stone.

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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.

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February 2009: Hosted Saturday Night Live

In February 2009, Bradley Cooper hosted Saturday Night Live with musical guest TV on the Radio.

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2009: Breakthrough with The Hangover

In 2009, Bradley Cooper had his breakthrough in The Hangover, a critically and commercially successful comedy.

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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.

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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.

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2009: Media speculation about relationship with Renée Zellweger

In 2009, after the release of the movie 'Case 39', the media speculated about the nature of Bradley Cooper's relationship with Renée Zellweger, whom he met in 2006 while filming it.

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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.

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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.

December 2011: Dating Zoe Saldaña

In December 2011, Bradley Cooper dated actress Zoe Saldaña.

2011: Limitless

In 2011, Bradley Cooper starred in the commercially successful film Limitless.

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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.

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2011: Continued success post-Hangover

In 2011, Bradley Cooper stated that while more doors had opened for him after The Hangover's success, his overall experience remained largely the same.

2011: Named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive

In 2011, Bradley Cooper was named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive.

2011: Starring role in Limitless

In 2011, Bradley Cooper's career progressed with a starring role in the film Limitless.

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2011: Death of Father

In 2011, Bradley Cooper's father passed away from lung cancer. Following his father's diagnosis, Cooper put his life on hold to care for him and later relocated to Los Angeles with his mother.

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.

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2012: Success with Silver Linings Playbook

In 2012, Bradley Cooper found greater success with the romantic comedy Silver Linings Playbook.

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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.

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2012: Silver Linings Playbook

In 2012, Bradley Cooper starred in the critically and commercially successful film Silver Linings Playbook.

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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.

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January 2013: End of Relationship with Zoe Saldaña

In January 2013, Bradley Cooper's relationship with Zoe Saldaña ended.

March 2013: Dating Suki Waterhouse

In March 2013, Bradley Cooper began dating English model and actress Suki Waterhouse.

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."

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2013: Starred in The Hangover Part III

In 2013, Bradley Cooper starred in The Hangover Part III, the last movie in the Hangover trilogy.

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2013: Starred in American Hustle

In 2013, Bradley Cooper starred in the black comedy American Hustle.

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2013: Empire's Sexiest Movie Stars List

In 2013, Cooper ranked tenth on Empire's list of the 100 Sexiest Movie Stars.

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.

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2014: Serena, Guardians of the Galaxy, and The Elephant Man

In 2014, Bradley Cooper starred in "Serena", provided the voice for Rocket Raccoon in "Guardians of the Galaxy", and returned to Broadway in "The Elephant Man", receiving a Tony Award nomination for his performance as Joseph Merrick.

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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.

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2014: Guardians of the Galaxy

In 2014, Bradley Cooper starred in the commercially successful film Guardians of the Galaxy.

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2014: Celebrity 100

In 2014, Bradley Cooper was featured on Celebrity 100, a list based on the income and popularity of celebrities, as selected annually by Forbes.

2014: Broadway play The Elephant Man

In 2014, Cooper played Joseph Merrick in the Broadway play "The Elephant Man".

April 2015: Relationship with Irina Shayk

In April 2015, Bradley Cooper began a relationship with Russian model Irina Shayk.

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.

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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".

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2015: Included in Time's list of 100 most influential people

In 2015, Bradley Cooper was included in Time Magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world, recognizing his impact.

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.

2015: Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2015, Time magazine named Cooper one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

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.

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2016: Democratic National Convention Attendance

In 2016, Cooper, a member of the Democratic Party, attended the Democratic National Convention to hear then-president Barack Obama speak.

March 2017: Birth of Daughter Lea de Seine

In March 2017, Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk's daughter, Lea de Seine, was born.

2017: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

In 2017, Bradley Cooper voiced Rocket Raccoon in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2".

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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.

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2018: Eagles' Super Bowl Victory

In 2018, Bradley Cooper joined owner Jeffrey Lurie in his box at games, including the Philadelphia Eagles' first Super Bowl victory.

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".

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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.

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June 2019: End of Relationship with Irina Shayk

In June 2019, Bradley Cooper's relationship with Irina Shayk ended.

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."

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2019: Cooper's earnings

In 2019, Bradley Cooper earned $57 million and was featured on Celebrity 100.

2019: Produced Joker

In 2019, Bradley Cooper produced the thriller Joker.

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2021: Produced Nightmare Alley

In 2021, Bradley Cooper produced the thriller Nightmare Alley.

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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".

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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".

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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.

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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.

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2023: Relationship with Gigi Hadid

In late 2023, Bradley Cooper began a relationship with model Gigi Hadid.

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.

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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.

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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.