History of Bradley Cooper in Timeline
Bradley Cooper is a highly acclaimed American actor and filmmaker recognized with numerous awards, including a British Academy Film Award and three Grammy Awards. He has received multiple nominations for Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award. Featured on Forbes Celebrity 100 and Time's 100 most influential people, Cooper's films have generated $13 billion globally. He has been consistently ranked among the world's highest-paid actors.
1937: A Star Is Born original film
In 1937, the original film "A Star Is Born" was released, which served as the basis for Bradley Cooper's 2018 remake.
1959: Influence of Hiroshima mon amour
In 1959, the French romantic drama Hiroshima mon amour was one of the films that influenced Bradley Cooper.
1962: Influence of The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
In 1962, the coming-of-age feature The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was one of the films that influenced Bradley Cooper.
1968: Infamous Philadelphia Eagles Season
In 1968, during the Philadelphia Eagles season, there was an infamous incident which Bradley Cooper referenced in a later ESPN promo.
January 5, 1975: Bradley Cooper's Birth
On January 5, 1975, Bradley Charles Cooper was born. He later became an American actor and filmmaker recognized with many accolades.
1978: Influence of The Deer Hunter
In 1978, the war film The Deer Hunter was one of the films that influenced Bradley Cooper.
1979: Influence of Apocalypse Now
In 1979, the war film Apocalypse Now was one of the films that influenced Bradley Cooper.
1980: Influence of The Elephant Man
In 1980, the film The Elephant Man was one of the films that influenced Bradley Cooper.
1981: Setting of Wet Hot American Summer
In 1981, the fictional summer camp setting of Wet Hot American Summer took place.
1984: Release of Clive Barker's Short Story
In 1984, Clive Barker's short story "The Midnight Meat Train" was released, which later became the basis for the 2008 film starring Bradley Cooper.
1993: Graduated High School
In 1993, Bradley Cooper graduated from high school and subsequently attended Villanova University for a year before transferring to Georgetown University.
1997: Graduated from Georgetown University
In 1997, Bradley Cooper graduated from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors. He majored in English and minored in French.
1999: Television Debut in Sex and the City
In 1999, Bradley Cooper made his television debut with a brief appearance in Sex and the City.
2000: Enrolled in Actors Studio MFA Program
In 2000, Bradley Cooper enrolled in the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program at the Actors Studio to further his acting education.
2000: Received MFA in Acting
In 2000, Bradley Cooper received an MFA in acting from the Actors Studio Drama School at The New School in New York City.
2000: Presenter on Globe Trekker
In 2000, Bradley Cooper served as a presenter on the tourism series Globe Trekker.
2001: Publication of The Dark Fields
In 2001, Alan Glynn's novel The Dark Fields was published; it later served as the basis for the 2011 film Limitless starring Bradley Cooper.
2001: Success in Alias
In 2001, Bradley Cooper achieved some success with his role as Will Tippin in the television series Alias.
2001: Film Debut in Wet Hot American Summer
In 2001, Bradley Cooper made his cinematic debut in Wet Hot American Summer, playing the role of Ben.
2001: Film Debut and Role in Alias
In 2001, Bradley Cooper made his film debut in Wet Hot American Summer and gained recognition as Will Tippin in the television series Alias.
2002: Acted in Changing Lanes and Bending All the Rules
In 2002, Bradley Cooper acted in Changing Lanes and Bending All the Rules.
2003: Role in Miss Match
In 2003, Bradley Cooper acted in the short-lived TV series Miss Match.
2004: Cast in Wedding Crashers and I Want to Marry Ryan Banks
In 2004, Bradley Cooper was cast in Wedding Crashers and also acted in the television film I Want to Marry Ryan Banks.
2004: Sobriety
Since 2004, Bradley Cooper has abstained from alcohol and drugs, crediting Will Arnett with helping him address his substance abuse and seek therapy.
September 2005: Debut of Kitchen Confidential
In September 2005, the sitcom Kitchen Confidential, starring Bradley Cooper, debuted on Fox but was soon canceled due to low ratings.
2005: Role in Wedding Crashers and Jack & Bobby
In 2005, Bradley Cooper acted in Wedding Crashers and the WB series Jack & Bobby.
2005: Recognition in Wedding Crashers
In 2005, Bradley Cooper gained additional recognition with a supporting role in the comedy film Wedding Crashers.
2005: Wedding Crashers Release
In 2005, Wedding Crashers was released, marking one of Bradley Cooper's critically and commercially successful films.
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, alongside Julia Roberts and Paul Rudd.
October 2006: Engagement to Jennifer Esposito
In October 2006, Bradley Cooper became engaged to actress Jennifer Esposito.
2006: Filming of Case 39
In 2006, Bradley Cooper was filmed in Case 39, a delayed production that was released in 2009.
2006: Alias Role Ends
In 2006, Bradley Cooper's role in Alias ended. During his time on the show, his character had been demoted, leading to career doubts.
May 2007: Divorce from Jennifer Esposito
In May 2007, Jennifer Esposito filed for divorce from Bradley Cooper, which was finalized in November.
2007: Roles in Failure to Launch, The Comebacks, and Nip/Tuck
In 2007, Bradley Cooper had minor roles in Failure to Launch and The Comebacks, and appeared in Nip/Tuck as Aidan Stone.
2008: Lead Role in The Midnight Meat Train
In 2008, Bradley Cooper played the lead in the horror film The Midnight Meat Train and appeared in The Understudy at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. He also had roles in Yes Man and The Rocker.
February 2009: Hosted Saturday Night Live
In February 2009, Bradley Cooper hosted Saturday Night Live and also appeared in a supporting role in the film He's Just Not That Into You.
2009: Breakthrough with The Hangover
In 2009, Bradley Cooper had his breakthrough role in the critically and commercially successful comedy The Hangover.
2009: Alzheimer's Association Campaign
In 2009, Bradley Cooper participated in an Alzheimer's Association campaign to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and became a member of the Alzheimer's Association Celebrity Champions.
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.
2009: The Hangover Release
In 2009, The Hangover was released, marking one of Bradley Cooper's critically and commercially successful films.
2009: Media Speculation about Relationship with Renée Zellweger
In 2009, after the release of "Case 39", the media speculated about the nature of Bradley Cooper's relationship with Renée Zellweger, whom he met in 2006 while filming the movie.
2010: Starred in Valentine's Day and The A-Team
In 2010, Bradley Cooper starred in Valentine's Day and The A-Team.
June 2011: Interview with Esquire
In a June 2011 interview with Esquire, Bradley Cooper discussed falling in love with his looks and staying with him for his talent.
December 2011: Dating Zoe Saldaña
In December 2011, Bradley Cooper dated actress Zoe Saldaña.
2011: Starring Roles in Limitless and The Hangover Part II
In 2011, Bradley Cooper starred in Limitless and The Hangover Part II, solidifying his leading man status.
2011: Cooper Interview with Shave
In 2011, Bradley Cooper stated in an interview with Shave that the success of The Hangover opened more doors for him, but it didn't fundamentally change his career.
2011: Named People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive
In 2011, Bradley Cooper was named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive.
2011: Death of his father
In 2011, Bradley Cooper's father died from lung cancer, leading Cooper to relocate to Los Angeles with his mother and focus on taking care of his father during his treatment.
2011: Limitless Release
In 2011, Limitless was released, marking one of Bradley Cooper's critically and commercially successful films.
2012: Filming Serena
In 2012, Bradley Cooper filmed the drama "Serena" alongside Jennifer Lawrence. It was directed by Susanne Bier, and is an adaptation of Ron Rash's period novel. The movie was released in 2014.
2012: Success with Silver Linings Playbook
In 2012, Bradley Cooper found greater success with his role in the romantic comedy Silver Linings Playbook.
2012: Starring Role in The Place Beyond the Pines
In 2012, Bradley Cooper had a starring role in The Place Beyond the Pines, further establishing his career.
2012: Starred in Four Films
In 2012, Bradley Cooper starred in The Words, Hit and Run, The Place Beyond the Pines, and Silver Linings Playbook.
2012: Silver Linings Playbook Release
In 2012, Silver Linings Playbook was released, marking one of Bradley Cooper's critically and commercially successful films.
January 2013: Breakup with Zoe Saldaña
In January 2013, Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldaña ended their relationship.
March 2013: Dating Suki Waterhouse
In March 2013, Bradley Cooper began dating English model and actress Suki Waterhouse.
2013: American Hustle Release
In 2013, American Hustle was released, marking one of Bradley Cooper's critically and commercially successful films.
2013: Ranked on Empire's list
In 2013, Bradley Cooper ranked tenth on Empire's list of the 100 Sexiest Movie Stars and Forbes ranked him first on their Celebrity 100: Ones To Watch list.
2013: The Hangover Part III and American Hustle
In 2013, Bradley Cooper reprised his role in "The Hangover Part III", which, despite poor reviews, became a commercial success. Later in 2013, he appeared in "American Hustle", receiving nominations for several awards. The movie was inspired by the FBI's Abscam sting operation in the 1970s.
2013: Starred in The Hangover Part III
In 2013, Bradley Cooper starred in The Hangover Part III, another installment in the successful comedy series.
2013: Starred in American Hustle
In 2013, Bradley Cooper starred in the black comedy American Hustle.
June 2014: Joining Hole in the Wall Gang Camp board
In June 2014, Bradley Cooper joined the board of directors for the charity Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, a non-profit organization that serves people coping with cancer.
2014: American Sniper
In 2014, Bradley Cooper co-produced and starred in "American Sniper" as Chris Kyle. He underwent extensive training, gaining 40 pounds of muscle. The film received positive reviews and became Cooper's highest-grossing live-action film. He won an MTV Movie Award and was nominated for an Academy Award.
2014: Played Joseph Merrick in Broadway play
In 2014, Bradley Cooper played Joseph Merrick in the Broadway play The Elephant Man.
2014: Starred in and Produced American Sniper, Portrayed Joseph Merrick
In 2014, Bradley Cooper starred in and produced the war biopic American Sniper, and he portrayed Joseph Merrick in a Broadway revival of The Elephant Man. He also began voicing Rocket in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
2014: Featured on Celebrity 100
In 2014, Bradley Cooper was featured on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list, based on income and popularity.
2014: Guardians of the Galaxy and American Sniper Releases
In 2014, Guardians of the Galaxy and American Sniper were released, marking some of Bradley Cooper's critically and commercially successful films.
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 to 2015, Bradley Cooper appeared in a Broadway revival of The Elephant Man, and was nominated for a Tony Award in 2015.
2015: Reprised Role in Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
In 2015, Bradley Cooper reprised his role as Ben in Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, a prequel series on Netflix.
2015: Spoke at The National Geographic Society for Got Your 6
In 2015, Bradley Cooper spoke at The National Geographic Society for Got Your 6, advocating for better representation of military veterans in popular culture.
2015: Aloha, Burnt, and Joy
In 2015, Bradley Cooper starred in "Aloha", "Burnt", and "Joy", none of which performed well at the box office. "Aloha" was subject to controversy and "Burnt" received mixed reviews. "Joy" reunited him with David O. Russell and Jennifer Lawrence.
2015: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2015, Bradley Cooper was listed as one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world, acknowledging his impact and recognition at that time.
April 2016: Participation in Parker Institute launch
In April 2016, Bradley Cooper participated in the launch of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy.
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.
2016: Attended the Democratic National Convention
In 2016, Bradley Cooper, a member of the Democratic Party, attended the Democratic National Convention where Hillary Clinton received the nomination for president and Barack Obama spoke.
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 again in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2".
August 2018: Premiere of A Star Is Born
In August 2018, Bradley Cooper's directorial debut, "A Star Is Born", premiered at the 75th Venice International Film Festival to critical acclaim. Cooper also starred in the film alongside Lady Gaga.
2018: A Star Is Born Release
In 2018, A Star Is Born was released, marking one of Bradley Cooper's critically and commercially successful films.
2018: Attended Eagles' Super Bowl Victory
In 2018, Bradley Cooper joined Jeffrey Lurie in his box at games, including the Philadelphia Eagles' first Super Bowl victory.
2018: The Mule
In 2018, Bradley Cooper reunited with Clint Eastwood in "The Mule", a crime film based on the life of Leo Sharp, in which Cooper played a DEA agent.
June 2019: Breakup with Irina Shayk
In June 2019, Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk ended their relationship.
2019: Joker and Avengers: Endgame
In 2019, Bradley Cooper co-produced "Joker", which became the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time. Also in 2019, he returned as Rocket in "Avengers: Endgame".
2019: Earnings of $57 million
In 2019, Bradley Cooper earned $57 million and was featured on Forbes' Celebrity 100.
2019: Produced Joker
In 2019, Bradley Cooper produced the thriller Joker.
2021: Licorice Pizza and Nightmare Alley
In 2021, Bradley Cooper appeared in "Licorice Pizza" and "Nightmare Alley". He played Jon Peters in "Licorice Pizza" and an ambitious carnival worker in "Nightmare Alley", receiving critical acclaim for both.
2021: Produced Nightmare Alley
In 2021, Bradley Cooper produced the thriller 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: Starred in and Directed 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, earning multiple award nominations.
2023: Relationship with Gigi Hadid
Since late 2023, Bradley Cooper has been in a relationship with model Gigi Hadid.
2024: Joker sequel without Cooper
In 2024, the sequel to "Joker" was released, but Bradley Cooper was not involved after dissolving his partnership with Todd Phillips.
February 2025: Is This Thing On?
As of February 2025, Bradley Cooper is set to direct, work as a camera operator, and appear in a small role in the comedy film "Is This Thing On?" for Searchlight Pictures.
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