Bradley Cooper's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Bradley Cooper. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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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.

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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2011: Named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive

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

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: Silver Linings Playbook

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

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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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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: 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.

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: Time's 100 Most Influential People

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

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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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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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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