History of Bradley Cooper in Timeline
Bradley Cooper is a highly acclaimed American actor and filmmaker. He's garnered numerous accolades, including a BAFTA and three Grammys, and has received multiple nominations for Oscars, Golden Globes, and a Tony Award. His influence is further underscored by appearances on the Forbes Celebrity 100 and Time's 100 most influential people list. Cooper's films have achieved substantial commercial success, grossing over $13 billion globally, positioning him among the world's highest-paid actors on several occasions.
1937: Original A Star is Born Film
In 1937, the original "A Star Is Born" film was released, which Bradley Cooper remade in 2018.
1959: Influence of Hiroshima mon amour
In 1959 the French romantic drama Hiroshima mon amour was one of the films that had influences on 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 had influences on Bradley Cooper.
1968: Philadelphia Eagles Season Incident Reference
In 1968 there was an infamous incident during the Philadelphia Eagles season which Bradley Cooper referenced in an ESPN promo when he voiced a snowball trying to make amends with Santa Claus.
January 5, 1975: Bradley Cooper's Birth
On January 5, 1975, Bradley Charles Cooper was born. He would later become an American actor and filmmaker, celebrated for his contributions to film and music.
1978: Influence of The Deer Hunter
In 1978, the war film The Deer Hunter was one of the films that had influences on Bradley Cooper.
1979: Influence of Apocalypse Now
In 1979, the war film Apocalypse Now was one of the films that had influences on Bradley Cooper.
1980: Influence of The Elephant Man
In 1980, the film The Elephant Man was one of the films that had influences on Bradley Cooper.
1981: Setting of Wet Hot American Summer
In 1981, the movie "Wet Hot American Summer", which Bradley Cooper filmed, takes place at a fictional summer camp.
1984: Clive Barker's short story
In 1984, Clive Barker wrote the short story of the same name, which inspired the film "The Midnight Meat Train" in 2008, starring Bradley Cooper.
1993: Graduated from High School
In 1993, Bradley Cooper graduated from high school and subsequently attended Villanova University for one 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, having majored in English and minored in French.
1999: First TV Role in Sex and the City
In 1999, Bradley Cooper began his television career with a guest role in the TV series "Sex and the City". This marked his initial foray into the entertainment industry.
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", opposite Sarah Jessica Parker.
2000: Enrolled in Actors Studio MFA Program
In 2000, Bradley Cooper enrolled in the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program at the Actors Studio, indicating a commitment to formal training in acting.
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, marking a significant milestone in his formal training as an actor.
2000: Presenter on Globe Trekker
In 2000, Bradley Cooper served as a presenter on the tourism series "Globe Trekker", which allowed him to travel to various locations such as Peru and Croatia. He also had a recurring role in the series "The Street".
2001: Success in Alias
From 2001, Bradley Cooper achieved success with the role of Will Tippin in the television series "Alias", where he played a local reporter and best friend to Jennifer Garner's character.
2001: Filmed Wet Hot American Summer
In 2001, Bradley Cooper filmed "Wet Hot American Summer", which marked his cinematic debut. He missed his MFA graduation ceremony to film the movie.
2001: Novel Published
In 2001, the novel "The Dark Fields" by Alan Glynn, which served as the basis for the film "Limitless" starring Bradley Cooper, was published.
2002: Acted in Changing Lanes
In 2002, Bradley Cooper acted in the psychological thriller "Changing Lanes", although his scenes were cut from the final film but featured on DVD and Blu-ray releases. He also acted in "Bending All the Rules".
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, despite considering quitting acting, Bradley Cooper was cast in the movie "Wedding Crashers", which was released in 2005.
2004: Sobriety
Since 2004, Bradley Cooper has abstained from alcohol and drugs, a decision he credits with saving his life.
September 2005: Kitchen Confidential Premiered
In September 2005, Fox debuted the sitcom "Kitchen Confidential", with Bradley Cooper in the leading role; however, it was canceled after four episodes due to low ratings, despite positive reviews.
2005: Appeared in Wedding Crashers
In 2005, Bradley Cooper appeared in "Wedding Crashers".
2005: Gained Recognition in Wedding Crashers
In 2005, Bradley Cooper gained recognition with a supporting role in the comedy film "Wedding Crashers".
2005: Wedding Crashers Release
In 2005, the critically and commercially successful film Wedding Crashers, starring Bradley Cooper, was released.
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.
May 2007: Jennifer Esposito files for divorce
In May 2007, Jennifer Esposito filed for divorce from Bradley Cooper; the divorce was finalized in November.
2007: Appeared in Nip/Tuck
In 2007, Bradley Cooper appeared in the fifth season of "Nip/Tuck" as Aidan Stone. He also had a minor role in the satirical comedy "The Comebacks".
2008: Lead in The Midnight Meat Train
In 2008, Bradley Cooper played the lead in "The Midnight Meat Train", directed by Ryuhei Kitamura. He also appeared in "Yes Man", "The Rocker", and in a production of Theresa Rebeck's play "The Understudy".
February 2009: Hosted Saturday Night Live
In February 2009, Bradley Cooper hosted Saturday Night Live with musical guest TV on the Radio and appeared in "He's Just Not That Into You".
2009: Breakthrough Role in The Hangover
In 2009, Bradley Cooper had his breakthrough role in "The Hangover", a critically and commercially successful comedy that significantly boosted his career.
2009: Alzheimer's Association Campaign
In 2009, Bradley Cooper participated in an Alzheimer's Association campaign to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and also became a member of the Alzheimer's Association Celebrity Champions.
2009: Featured in Case 39
In 2009, Bradley Cooper was featured in the psychological horror Case 39, a delayed production that had been filmed in 2006. He also starred in All About Steve and New York, I Love You.
2009: Speculation about relationship with Renée Zellweger
In 2009, media speculated about a relationship between Bradley Cooper and Renée Zellweger, after they met while filming Case 39 in 2006.
2009: The Hangover Release
In 2009, the critically and commercially successful film The Hangover, starring Bradley Cooper, was released.
June 2011: Esquire Interview
In June 2011, Bradley Cooper said in an interview with Esquire, "Fall in love with my looks, fine, but stay with me for my talent."
December 2011: Dating Zoe Saldaña
In December 2011, Bradley Cooper began dating actress Zoe Saldaña.
2011: Reflection on Career Post-Hangover
In 2011, Bradley Cooper reflected on how his career had changed since "The Hangover" but noted that it wasn't dramatically different despite more opportunities.
2011: Starred in Limitless and The Hangover Part II
In 2011, Bradley Cooper starred in "Limitless", and "The Hangover Part II", marking significant roles in his acting career.
2011: Starring Role in Limitless
In 2011, Bradley Cooper starred in the film "Limitless", further progressing his career with lead roles.
2011: Named People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive
In 2011, Bradley Cooper was named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive, recognizing his widespread appeal and attractiveness.
2011: Death of Cooper's father and relocation with his mother
In 2011, Bradley Cooper's father died from lung cancer. Two years later, Cooper relocated to Los Angeles with his mother to take care of her.
2011: Limitless Release
In 2011, the critically and commercially successful film Limitless, starring Bradley Cooper, was released.
2012: Filming Serena
In 2012, Bradley Cooper filmed "Serena" with Jennifer Lawrence, a drama about a married couple involved in criminal activities, directed by Susanne Bier and based on Ron Rash's novel.
2012: Success with Silver Linings Playbook
In 2012, Bradley Cooper found greater success with the romantic comedy "Silver Linings Playbook".
2012: Starring Role in The Place Beyond the Pines
In 2012, Bradley Cooper starred in "The Place Beyond the Pines", continuing to progress his career with lead roles.
2012: Starred in Multiple Films
In 2012, Bradley Cooper starred in "The Words", "Hit and Run", "The Place Beyond the Pines", and "Silver Linings Playbook", showcasing his diverse roles in the film industry.
2012: Silver Linings Playbook Release
In 2012, the critically and commercially successful film Silver Linings Playbook, starring Bradley Cooper, was released.
January 2013: Breakup 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: Empire's Sexiest Movie Stars Rank & Celebrity 100
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 negative reviews, was a commercial success. Later in 2013, he played an FBI agent in "American Hustle", a critical and commercial success, though Cooper's role was considered less rewarding.
2013: Starred in American Hustle
In 2013, Bradley Cooper starred in the black comedy "American Hustle", further solidifying his success in the film industry.
2013: Starred in The Hangover Part III
In 2013, Bradley Cooper starred in the sequel to "The Hangover", "The Hangover Part III".
2013: American Hustle Release
In 2013, the critically and commercially successful film American Hustle, starring Bradley Cooper, was released.
June 2014: Joins 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: The Elephant Man Broadway Play
In 2014, Bradley Cooper played Joseph Merrick in the Broadway play The Elephant Man.
2014: American Sniper release and success
In 2014, Bradley Cooper starred in and co-produced "American Sniper", a biographical war drama directed by Clint Eastwood, where he played Chris Kyle. He underwent extensive training and gained 40 pounds of muscle for the role. The film was a major success, becoming Cooper's highest-grossing live-action film. Cooper won an MTV Movie Award and was nominated for an Academy Award.
2014: Starred in and Produced American Sniper
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" and began voicing Rocket in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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: Guardians of the Galaxy & American Sniper Release
In 2014, two critically and commercially successful films starring Bradley Cooper were released: Guardians of the Galaxy and American Sniper.
April 2015: Relationship with Irina Shayk
In April 2015, Bradley Cooper started 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, for which he was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play in 2015.
2015: Reprised Role in Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
In 2015, Bradley Cooper reprised his role in the prequel to "Wet Hot American Summer", titled "Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp", an eight-episode Netflix series.
2015: Got Your 6 Speech
In 2015, Bradley Cooper spoke at The National Geographic Society for the group 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" faced controversy over whitewashing.
2015: Included in Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2015, Bradley Cooper was included in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world, acknowledging his significant impact in entertainment.
April 2016: Participation in Parker Institute launch
In April 2016, Bradley Cooper participated in the launch of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, an organization that works for cancer patients.
2016: 10 Cloverfield Lane and War Dogs
In 2016, Bradley Cooper had a voice cameo in "10 Cloverfield Lane" and a supporting role in "War Dogs", which he co-produced through his production company, Joint Effort.
2016: Democratic National Convention Attendance
In 2016, Bradley Cooper, a member of the Democratic Party, attended the Democratic National Convention to hear Barack Obama speak after Hillary Clinton's nomination for president.
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: A Star Is Born premiere at Venice International Film Festival
In August 2018, Bradley Cooper's directorial debut, "A Star Is Born", premiered at the 75th Venice International Film Festival to critical acclaim.
2018: Super Bowl Victory with Jeffrey Lurie
In 2018, Bradley Cooper joined Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie in his box at games, including the Eagles' first Super Bowl victory.
2018: Produced, Wrote, 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", winning a BAFTA Award and two Grammys for his contributions to the film's soundtrack and lead single.
2018: The Mule
In 2018, Bradley Cooper reunited with Clint Eastwood in "The Mule", a crime film based on the life of Leo Sharp, where Cooper played a DEA agent.
2018: A Star Is Born Release
In 2018, the critically and commercially successful film A Star Is Born, starring Bradley Cooper, was released.
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. Cooper also returned as Rocket in "Avengers: Endgame".
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 starred in "Nightmare Alley", both receiving critical acclaim. In Nightmare Alley, Cooper gave what critic Charles Bramesco called 'his most vulnerable and harrowing performance to date'. Cooper garnered his fourth Academy Award nomination for Best Picture for producing Nightmare Alley.
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 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", in which he portrayed 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, for which he received multiple award nominations. Controversy arose over Cooper's use of a prosthetic nose to play Bernstein.
2023: Relationship with Gigi Hadid
Since late 2023, Bradley Cooper has been in a relationship with model Gigi Hadid.
2024: Dissolution of Producing Partnership
In 2024, Bradley Cooper was not involved in the Joker sequel, having dissolved his producing partnership with Todd Phillips two years earlier.
February 2025: Is This Thing On?
As of February 2025, Bradley Cooper will direct and work as a camera operator on the comedy film "Is This Thing On?" for Searchlight Pictures, which he co-wrote with Will Arnett and Mark Chappell.
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