Bradley Cooper's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 19, 2025

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 also received multiple nominations for prestigious awards like the Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award. Cooper's widespread recognition includes being featured on Forbes Celebrity 100 and Time's 100 most influential people. His successful film career has generated $13 billion worldwide, solidifying his position as one of the world's highest-paid actors.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2004: Abstaining from alcohol and drugs

Since 2004, Bradley Cooper has abstained from alcohol and drugs, which he credits with saving his life. He was aided by friend Will Arnett.

2009: Breakthrough Role in The Hangover

In 2009, Bradley Cooper had his breakthrough role in The Hangover, a 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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2013: Empire's Sexiest Movie Stars List

In 2013, Bradley Cooper ranked tenth on Empire's list of the 100 Sexiest Movie Stars.

2013: The Hangover Part III and American Hustle

In 2013, Bradley Cooper reprised his role in "The Hangover Part III", which was a commercial success despite negative reviews. Later in 2013, he played an FBI agent in "American Hustle", a critically and commercially successful crime comedy-drama. He received several award nominations for his performance in "American Hustle".

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2013: Highest-Paid Actor and Forbes Ranking

In 2013, Bradley Cooper was one of the highest-paid actors in the world, earning $28 million, and Forbes ranked him first on their Celebrity 100: Ones To Watch list.

2014: American Sniper

In 2014, Bradley Cooper co-produced and starred in "American Sniper" as Chris Kyle. He underwent significant physical training for the role. The film was a major success, becoming Cooper's highest-grossing live-action film to date. Cooper was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor.

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2014: Guardians of the Galaxy and The Elephant Man

In 2014, Bradley Cooper voiced Rocket Raccoon in "Guardians of the Galaxy". Also in 2014, he returned to Broadway in "The Elephant Man", receiving a Tony Award nomination for his performance.

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2014: Celebrity 100 Listing

In 2014, Bradley Cooper was featured on Forbes' Celebrity 100, a 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, receiving a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Play in 2015.

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 also the subject of controversy. Cooper received a Teen Choice Award nomination for "Aloha".

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2015: Highest-Paid Actor and Time's Most Influential People

In 2015, Bradley Cooper was one of the highest-paid actors, earning $41.5 million, and Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

2018: A Star Is Born Release

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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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".

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2021: Licorice Pizza and Nightmare Alley

In 2021, Bradley Cooper appeared in "Licorice Pizza" and starred in "Nightmare Alley", both of which received critical acclaim but did not perform well at the box office. He received an Academy Award nomination 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". Also in 2023, he directed, produced, co-wrote, and starred in "Maestro", a biographical drama about Leonard Bernstein. He faced controversy over his use of a prosthetic nose for the role. He earned multiple award nominations and won a Grammy Award for the soundtrack to Maestro.

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