Bradley Cooper
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Gender: Male
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Biography:
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bradley Charles Cooper is an accomplished American actor and filmmaker known for his incredible acting range and dedication to his craft. He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including a British Academy Film Award, three Grammy Awards, and has been nominated for twelve Academy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award.
Cooper's journey began in 1999 with a guest role on the popular TV series "Sex and the City." Intrigued by acting, he enrolled in the Master of Fine Arts program at the prestigious Actors Studio in 2000. His first major film role came in 2001 with the comedy "Wet Hot American Summer," followed by a memorable appearance as Will Tippin on the television series "Alias" (2001-2006). Although his character's role was demoted, Cooper's persistence paid off when he landed a supporting part in the hit comedy "Wedding Crashers" (2005).
His big break came with the 2009 comedy "The Hangover," which was critically acclaimed and commercially successful, leading to two sequels. His career continued to flourish with roles in "Limitless" (2011) and "The Place Beyond the Pines" (2012). Cooper truly solidified his status as a leading man with the romantic comedy "Silver Linings Playbook" (2012), the dark comedy "American Hustle" (2013), and the war biopic "American Sniper" (2014), which he also produced.
In 2014, Cooper took on the challenging role of Joseph Merrick in a Broadway revival of "The Elephant Man." He made his mark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by voicing Rocket and even ventured into producing, writing, directing, and starring in the critically acclaimed musical romance "A Star Is Born" (2018), which won him a BAFTA Award and two Grammys for the film's soundtrack and lead single "Shallow."
Cooper has continued to expand his portfolio as a producer, having worked on the thrillers "Joker" (2019) and "Nightmare Alley" (2021). He also co-wrote and directed the biographical drama "Maestro" (2023), in which he starred as Leonard Bernstein.
Despite his demanding career, Cooper has found time to support various charities that help fight cancer. His personal life includes a brief marriage to actress Jennifer Esposito and a daughter from his relationship with model Irina Shayk. In 2011, Cooper was named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive, solidifying his status as not only a talented actor but also an admired figure in Hollywood.
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