Bradley Charles Cooper is a highly acclaimed American actor and filmmaker with a remarkable career in the entertainment industry. He has received numerous awards, including a British Academy Film Award and three Grammy Awards, and has been nominated for twelve Academy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award. His influence and success are evident in his appearances on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list and Time's list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Cooper's films have achieved significant commercial success, grossing $13 billion worldwide, and he has consistently ranked among the world's highest-paid actors. His extensive filmography and accolades solidify his status as a prominent figure in Hollywood.
1937: Original A Star Is Born Release
The original version of "A Star Is Born" which Cooper's 2018 film is based upon, was released in 1937.
1959: Influence of Hiroshima mon amour
The 1959 French romantic drama "Hiroshima mon amour" was an influence on Cooper.
1962: Influence of The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
The 1962 coming-of-age film "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner" influenced Cooper.
1968: Infamous Philadelphia Eagles Incident
Cooper referenced an infamous incident from the 1968 Philadelphia Eagles season in an ESPN promo.
1978: Influence of The Deer Hunter
The 1978 war film "The Deer Hunter" was an influence on Cooper.
1979: Influence of Apocalypse Now
The 1979 war film "Apocalypse Now" influenced Cooper.
1980: Influence of The Elephant Man
The 1980 film "The Elephant Man" was an influence on Cooper.
2004: Overcoming Addiction and Career Doubts
In 2004, Bradley Cooper faced challenges including a demoted role in "Alias", substance addiction, and career doubts. He contemplated quitting acting and even suicide. With support from Will Arnett, Cooper addressed his substance abuse, sought therapy, and has remained sober since.
2005: Wedding Crashers Release
In 2005, Bradley Cooper appeared in the commercially successful film "Wedding Crashers."
October 2006: Engagement to Jennifer Esposito
Bradley Cooper got engaged to actress Jennifer Esposito in October 2006.
May 2007: Divorce from Jennifer Esposito
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Esposito's marriage ended shortly after it began with Esposito filing for divorce in May 2007. The divorce was finalized in November of the same year.
2009: Relationship with Renée Zellweger
Media speculation arose regarding Cooper's relationship with Renée Zellweger, whom he met in 2006 while filming "Case 39", when the film was released in 2009.
2009: Alzheimer's Association Campaign
In 2009, Cooper participated in an Alzheimer's Association campaign to raise awareness about the disease.
2009: The Hangover Release
Bradley Cooper starred in the hit comedy "The Hangover" in 2009.
June 2011: People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive
In June 2011, Cooper was named People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive". He also received recognition from Esquire, GQ and AskMen.
December 2011: Relationship with Zoe Saldaña
Cooper began dating actress Zoe Saldaña in December 2011.
2011: Limitless Release
2011 saw the release of "Limitless," starring Bradley Cooper.
2011: Father's Death and Relocation
In 2011, Cooper's father passed away from lung cancer. Following this, Cooper relocated to Los Angeles with his mother.
2012: Silver Linings Playbook Release
Bradley Cooper starred in the critically acclaimed film "Silver Linings Playbook" in 2012.
2012: Filming of Serena
In 2012, Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence filmed "Serena," a period drama directed by Susanne Bier, based on Ron Rash's novel. They played a married couple involved in criminal activities after discovering they're unable to have children.
January 2013: Breakup with Zoe Saldaña
Cooper and Zoe Saldaña ended their relationship in January 2013.
March 2013: Relationship with Suki Waterhouse
Cooper began dating Suki Waterhouse in March 2013.
2013: American Hustle Release
In 2013, Bradley Cooper appeared in the film "American Hustle."
2013: Empire's 100 Sexiest Movie Stars and Forbes Recognition
In 2013, Cooper was ranked tenth on Empire's list of the 100 Sexiest Movie Stars and was recognized by Forbes on their Celebrity 100: Ones To Watch list. He also was among the highest paid actors in the world.
June 2014: Joining Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
In June 2014, Cooper joined the board of directors for the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, a charity supporting people with cancer.
2014: Forbes Celebrity 100
In 2014, Cooper was featured on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list. He was also among the highest paid actors in the world.
2014: Release of Serena, Voice Acting in Guardians of the Galaxy, and Broadway Return in The Elephant Man
In 2014, "Serena" was released to negative reviews and poor box office performance, though Cooper's leading man performance was praised. The same year, he voiced Rocket Raccoon in Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy" and returned to Broadway as Joseph Merrick in "The Elephant Man," receiving critical acclaim and a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Play.
2014: American Sniper Release and Critical Acclaim
In 2014, Bradley Cooper starred in and co-produced "American Sniper," directed by Clint Eastwood. His portrayal of Chris Kyle, the deadliest marksman in US military history, earned him praise and an MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance. The film was a box office success and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture, while Cooper was nominated for Best Actor.
2014: Guardians of the Galaxy and American Sniper Release
Bradley Cooper had two major film releases in 2014: "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "American Sniper."
2014: Playing The Elephant Man on Broadway
Cooper played Joseph Merrick, the "Elephant Man," in a 2014 Broadway play.
April 2015: Relationship with Irina Shayk
Cooper started a relationship with Irina Shayk in April 2015.
2015: The Elephant Man on Broadway
Bradley Cooper performed on Broadway in a revival of "The Elephant Man" from 2014-2015, earning a Tony Award nomination.
2015: Releases of Aloha, Burnt, and Joy
In 2015, Bradley Cooper starred in three films: "Aloha," "Burnt," and "Joy." "Aloha" faced controversy over casting, while "Burnt" and "Joy" received mixed reviews. Despite the criticism, Cooper was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for "Aloha."
2015: Speaking at The National Geographic Society
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 Magazine's 100 Most Influential People and Forbes Recognition
In 2015, Time magazine named Cooper one of the 100 most influential people. He was also featured on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list, and listed as one of the highest paid actors that year.
April 2016: Involvement with Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy
Cooper participated in the launch of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy in April 2016.
2016: Voice Cameo and Supporting Role
Bradley Cooper had a voice cameo in "10 Cloverfield Lane" and a supporting role in "War Dogs," which he co-produced under his company Joint Effort, in 2016.
2016: Attending the Democratic National Convention
Cooper attended the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
March 2017: Birth of Daughter
Cooper's daughter, Lea de Seine, with Irina Shayk, was born in March 2017.
2017: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Bradley Cooper reprised his voice role as Rocket Raccoon in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" in 2017.
2018: A Star is Born Release
2018 marked the release of "A Star Is Born," directed by and starring Bradley Cooper.
2018: The Mule and A Star is Born Release
In 2018, Bradley Cooper starred in Clint Eastwood's "The Mule" as a DEA agent and released his directorial debut, "A Star Is Born."
2018: Witnessing Eagles' Super Bowl Victory
Cooper was present for the Eagles' first Super Bowl victory in 2018.
June 2019: Breakup with Irina Shayk
Cooper and Irina Shayk's relationship ended in June 2019.
2019: Joker and Avengers: Endgame
In 2019, Cooper co-produced "Joker," and reprised his role as Rocket in "Avengers: Endgame."
2019: Forbes Celebrity 100 and Highest-Paid Actor
In 2019, Cooper was featured on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list and was one of the highest-paid actors in the world.
2021: Licorice Pizza and Nightmare Alley
Bradley Cooper appeared in "Licorice Pizza" and "Nightmare Alley" in 2021. Though both films were critically acclaimed, they underperformed at the box office. His role in "Nightmare Alley" was noted as his most vulnerable performance.
2022: Voice Acting in I Am Groot and The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
In 2022, Bradley Cooper reprised his role as the voice of Rocket in the Disney+ series "I Am Groot" and the special "The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special".
October 2023: Signing "Artists4Ceasefire" Open Letter
In October 2023, Cooper signed an open letter for the "Artists4Ceasefire" campaign, urging President Biden to push for a ceasefire in the 2023 Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip.
2023: Relationship with Gigi Hadid
Cooper began a relationship with model Gigi Hadid in late 2023.
2023: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and Maestro
In 2023, Bradley Cooper voiced Rocket again in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3", a film focusing on Rocket's past. He also directed, produced, co-wrote, and starred in "Maestro", a biographical drama about Leonard Bernstein. The film, which also starred Carey Mulligan, generated controversy concerning Cooper's use of a prosthetic nose. Cooper received positive reviews for his work and earned various award nominations, including BAFTAs, Golden Globes, and Academy Awards. He also won a Grammy Award for the film's soundtrack.
2024: End of Producing Partnership
In 2024, Bradley Cooper dissolved his producing partnership with Todd Phillips.