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 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.

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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.

2009: Breakthrough with The Hangover

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

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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 his role in the romantic comedy Silver Linings Playbook.

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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.

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: Guardians of the Galaxy and The Elephant Man

In 2014, Bradley Cooper voiced Rocket Raccoon in the Marvel Studios film "Guardians of the Galaxy". He also returned to Broadway in 2014 for "The Elephant Man", receiving a Tony Award nomination for his performance as Joseph Merrick.

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2014: Featured on Celebrity 100

In 2014, Bradley Cooper was featured on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list, based on income and popularity.

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.

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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.

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".

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.

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.

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