Bradley Cooper

Bradley Charles Cooper (born January 5, 1975) is a highly versatile American actor and filmmaker who successfully transitioned from broad comedies to becoming a major force in dramatic cinema. A graduate of the Actors Studio Drama School, he first gained television recognition in Alias (2001–2006) before achieving a massive comedic breakthrough with the 2009 hit The Hangover. Cooper’s career reached new heights with consecutive Academy Award nominations for his roles in Silver Linings Playbook (2012), American Hustle (2013), and American Sniper (2014). He made a triumphant directorial debut with the 2018 remake of A Star Is Born, which he also co-wrote and starred in, earning a BAFTA and multiple Grammy Awards for the chart-topping soundtrack. Known for his technical dedication—such as spending six years learning to conduct for his 2023 biographical drama Maestro—Cooper has amassed 12 Oscar nominations across acting, directing, and producing, while also remaining a fan favorite as the voice of Rocket Raccoon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.