History Creator / BradleyCooper

Cooper first gained recognition in the television shows ''Series/{{Alias}}'' and ''Series/JackAndBobby''. He subequently appeared in supporting roles in such films as ''Film/WeddingCrashers'', ''Film/YesMan'', and ''Film/HesJustNotThatIntoYou'' before achieving worldwide fame with his leading roles in ''Film/TheHangover'' trilogy, ''Film/TheATeam'', ''Film/{{Limitless}}'', ''Film/SilverLiningsPlaybook'', ''Film/ThePlaceBeyondThePines'', ''Film/AmericanHustle'', the ''Franchise/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy'' trilogy, ''Film/AmericanSniper'', and ''Film/{{A Star is Born|2018}}'', the latter of which he also produced and directed.

Bradley Charles Cooper (born January 5, 1975 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an acclaimed and UsefulNotes/AcademyAward nominated American actor, musician, producer, director, and screenwriter who first gained recognition in the television shows ''Series/{{Alias}}'' and ''Series/JackAndBobby''.

He later appeared in supporting roles in such films as ''Film/WeddingCrashers'', ''Film/YesMan'', and ''Film/HesJustNotThatIntoYou'', but achieved worldwide fame with his leading roles in ''Film/TheHangover'' trilogy, ''Film/TheATeam'', ''Film/{{Limitless}}'', ''Film/TheWords'', ''Film/SilverLiningsPlaybook'', ''Film/ThePlaceBeyondThePines'', ''Film/AmericanHustle'', the ''Franchise/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy'' trilogy, ''Film/AmericanSniper'', and ''Film/{{A Star is Born|2018}}'', the latter of which he also produced and directed.

Bradley Charles Cooper (born January 5, 1975 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an acclaimed and UsefulNotes/AcademyAward nominated American actor, musician, director and film producer who first gained recognition in the television shows ''Series/{{Alias}}'' and ''Series/JackAndBobby''.

He later appeared in supporting roles in the films ''Film/WeddingCrashers'', ''Film/YesMan'', and ''Film/HesJustNotThatIntoYou'', but achieved worldwide fame with his leading roles in ''Film/TheHangover'' trilogy, ''Film/TheATeam'', ''Film/{{Limitless}}'', ''Film/SilverLiningsPlaybook'', ''Film/ThePlaceBeyondThePines'', ''Film/AmericanHustle'', the ''Franchise/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy'' trilogy, ''Film/AmericanSniper'', and ''Film/{{A Star is Born|2018}}'', the latter of which he also produced and directed.

[[folder:Television roles]]
* ''Series/SexAndTheCity'' (1 episode, 1999) as Jake [[note]]onscreen acting debut[[/note]]
* ''Series/TheStreet'' (5 episodes, 2000–01) as Clay Hammond
* ''Series/{{Alias}}'' (46 episodes, 2001–06) as Will Tippin
* ''Series/TouchingEvil'' (6 episodes, 2004) as OSC Agent Mark Rivers
* ''Series/JackAndBobby'' (14 episodes, 2004–05) as Tom Wexler Graham
* ''Series/NipTuck'' (5 episodes, 2007–09) as Aidan Stone
* ''Franchise/LawAndOrder'' (2005) as Jason Whitaker
** ''Series/LawAndOrderSVU'' (1 episode, 2005)
** ''Series/LawAndOrderTrialByJury'' (1 episode, 2005)
* ''Series/KitchenConfidential'' (13 episodes, 2005–06) as Jack Bourdain
* ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' (3 episodes, 2009–15) {{as himself}} / various characters
* ''Wrestling/WWERaw'' (1 episode, 2010) as himself
* ''Series/WetHotAmericanSummerFirstDayOfCamp'' (7 episodes, 2015)
* ''Series/{{Limitless}}'' (4 episodes, 2015–16) as Sen. Eddie Morra
[[/folder]]

* ''Film/{{A Star is Born|2018}}'' (2018) as Jackson Maine – also producer/director

%%* ''Film/{{Maestro}}'' (2023) as Music/LeonardBernstein – also producer/director

Bradley Charles Cooper (born January 5, 1975) is an acclaimed and UsefulNotes/AcademyAward nominated American actor, musician, director and film producer who first gained recognition in the television shows ''Series/{{Alias}}'' and ''Series/JackAndBobby''.

!!! '''Television'''
* ''Series/SexAndTheCity'' (1999) as Jake [[note]]onscreen acting debut[[/note]]
* ''Series/TheStreet'' (2000 -- 2001) as Clay Hammond
* ''Series/{{Alias}}'' (2001 -- 2006) as Will Tippin
* ''Film/MyLittleEye'' (2002) as Travis Patterson
* ''Series/JackAndBobby'' (2004 -- 2005) as Tom Wexler Graham
* ''Series/NipTuck'' (2007 -- 2009) as Aidan Stone

** ''Series/LawAndOrderSVU'' (2005)
** ''Series/LawAndOrderTrialByJury'' (2005)
* ''Series/KitchenConfidential'' (2005 -- 2006) as Jack Bourdain
* ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' (2009, 2013, 2015) {{as himself}} / various characters
* ''Wrestling/WWERaw'' (2010) as himself
* ''Series/WetHotAmericanSummerFirstDayOfCamp'' (2015)
* ''Series/{{Limitless}}'' (2015 -- 2016) as Eddie Morra
!!! '''Film'''

* ''Film/{{A Star is Born|2018}}'' (2018) as Jackson Maine -- also directed

!!! '''As producer'''

* ''Film/NightmareAlley2021'' as Stanton 'Stan' Carlisle

* AccidentalMisnaming: [[WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy Peter Griffin]] on one episode said his last name as [[Series/SesameStreet “Hooper”]], a reverse of what Big Bird did to Mr. Hooper. Lois points it out to Peter.

* ''Film/{{Joy}}'' (2015) as Neil Walker

* Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse as ComicBook/RocketRaccoon (voice):

* DreamTeam: With Music/LadyGaga prior to the release of ''Film/{{A Star is Born|2018}}''.

** ''Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3'' (2023)

He later appeared in supporting roles in the films ''Film/WeddingCrashers'', ''Film/YesMan'', and ''Film/HesJustNotThatIntoYou'', but achieved worldwide fame with his leading roles in ''Film/TheHangover'' trilogy, ''Film/TheATeam'', ''Film/{{Limitless}}'', ''Film/SilverLiningsPlaybook'', ''Film/ThePlaceBeyondThePines'', ''Film/AmericanHustle'', ''Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy'', ''Film/AmericanSniper'', and ''Film/{{A Star is Born|2018}}'', the latter of which he also produced and directed.

** ''Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy'' (2014)

** ''Ride/GuardiansOfTheGalaxyMissionBREAKOUT''[[note]]Non-canon theme park ride inspired by the MCU[[/note]] (2017)

** Rocket from ''Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy'' is a surprising role for a guy who usually stars in realistic fiction, but is an aversion. Rocket plays a lot into Bradley's type when it comes to his most famous roles, being a guy who seems to have it together, but has a ton of emotional and mental baggage like [[Film/SilverLiningsPlaybook Pat Solitano]], [[Film/AmericanSniper Chris Kyle]], and his later role [[Film/AStarIsBorn2018 Jackson Maine]]. [[RecycledInSpace Except as a raccoon in space]].

* TypeCasting: After his roles in ''{{Series/Alias}}'' he found himself typecast as a NiceGuy PrettyBoy, joking that he only got into ''Film/WeddingCrashers'' because the director had never seen ''Alias''. [[invoked]] His typecast has shifted since, usually playing guys who are just barely holding themselves together with a ton of emotional and mental baggage under the surface ([[Film/SilverLiningsPlaybook Pat Solitano]], [[Film/AmericanSniper Chris Kyle]], [[Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy Rocket Raccoon]], [[Film/AStarIsBorn2018 Jackson Maine]]).

** ''The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special'' (2022)

* ''Literature/NightmareAlley'' (2021) as Stanton 'Stan' Carlisle

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: He auditioned for the title role in ''Film/GreenLantern'' and was Martin Campbell's choice but the studio wanted Creator/RyanReynolds. He also put his name forward for Batman in ''Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice'' before Creator/BenAffleck was cast. Given his two close calls, many are hoping to see him finally get a shot at playing GL in a future film.

* ActorInspiredElement: He came up with the idea for Richie to have a perm in ''Film/AmericanHustle'', and also for him to be seen with curlers in the scene in his apartment. [[invoked]]

* BadassBeard: He can grow an impressive one.

* DyeingForYourArt: [[invoked]]

* IdenticalStranger: UsefulNotes/{{Bollywood}} actor Creator/HrithikRoshan is almost a dead ringer for him.

* MrFanservice: He definitely earned that Sexiest Man Alive title.

* PlayingAgainstType: [[invoked]]

* PlayingWithCharacterType: In ''Film/AmericanHustle'' he starts off within his usual type, but the devious Jerkass qualities eventually come to the forefront - to the point where [[spoiler: he beats up his superior with a phone]]. [[invoked]]
* ProductionPosse: Him, Creator/DavidORussell and Creator/JenniferLawrence are a very effective team. [[invoked]]

** ''Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3'' (TBD)

Bradley Charles Cooper (born January 5, 1975 in UsefulNotes/{{Philadelphia}}) is an acclaimed and UsefulNotes/AcademyAward nominated American actor, musician, director and film producer who first gained recognition in the television shows ''Series/{{Alias}}'' and ''Series/JackAndBobby''.

* FailedASpotCheck: Per his interview on Ellen, he has come to fully identify with the image of Rocket Raccoon. He told of a time he once got super exited about seeing himself on a billboard, only to later realize that it was Rocket.

* AuthorAppeal: He wanted to be a chef when he was younger, and jumped at the chance to play ones in ''Series/KitchenConfidential'' and ''Burnt''.

* IdenticalStranger: UsefulNotes/Bollywood actor Creator/HrithikRoshan is almost a dead ringer for him.

Bradley Charles Cooper (born January 5, 1975 in UsefulNotes/{{Philadelphia}}) is an acclaimed American actor, musician, director and film producer who first gained recognition in the television shows ''Series/{{Alias}}'' and ''Series/JackAndBobby''.

He later appeared in supporting roles in the films ''Film/WeddingCrashers'', ''Film/YesMan'', and ''Film/HesJustNotThatIntoYou'', but achieved worldwide fame with his roles in ''Film/TheHangover'' trilogy, ''Film/TheATeam'', ''Film/{{Limitless}}'', ''Film/SilverLiningsPlaybook'', ''Film/ThePlaceBeyondThePines'', ''Film/AmericanHustle'', ''Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy'', ''Film/AmericanSniper'', and ''Film/{{A Star is Born|2018}}'', which he also produced and directed.

Bradley Charles Cooper (born January 5, 1975 in UsefulNotes/{{Philadelphia}}) is an acclaimed American actor, director and film producer who first gained recognition in the television shows ''Series/{{Alias}}'' and ''Series/JackAndBobby''.

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Bradley Charles Cooper (born January 5, 1975) is an American actor and film producer who first gained recognition in the television shows ''Series/{{Alias}}'' and ''Series/JackAndBobby''. He later appeared in a supporting role in ''Film/WeddingCrashers'', ''Film/YesMan'', and ''Film/HesJustNotThatIntoYou''. He achieved fame with his roles in ''Film/TheHangover'' trilogy, ''Film/TheATeam'', ''Film/{{Limitless}}'', ''Film/SilverLiningsPlaybook'', ''Film/ThePlaceBeyondThePines'', ''Film/AmericanHustle'', ''Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy'', ''Film/AmericanSniper'', and ''Film/{{A Star is Born|2018}}''.

* MissedASpotCheck: Per his interview on Ellen, he has come to fully identify with the image of Rocket Raccoon. He told of a time he once got super exited about seeing himself on a billboard, only to later realize that it was Rocket.