Bradley Cooper

**Bradley Charles Cooper**, born on January 5, 1975, is an esteemed American actor and filmmaker. With various accolades to his credit, including a British Academy Film Award and two Grammy Awards, his multifaceted talent has earned him numerous nominations for prestigious awards such as the Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award. Notably, Cooper has appeared thrice on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list and was listed as one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2015. Cumulatively, his films have grossed $13 billion worldwide, placing him among the world's highest-paid actors multiple times. Cooper kick-started his career in television and film in 1999 with a guest role in the iconic television series *Sex and the City*. He debuted in cinema with a leading role in the comedy *Wet Hot American Summer* in 2001. He garnered attention for his role of Will Tippin in the television series *Alias*. His career took a major leap forward with the commercial and critical success of *The Hangover* in 2009. He continued his success streak with acclaimed movies like *Limitless*, *The Place Beyond The Pines*, *American Hustle*, and *American Sniper*, in which he also served as a producer. Cooper forayed into directing with *A Star is Born* in 2018, in which he also starred. The film bagged him a BAFTA Award and two Grammys for his contributions to the soundtrack. Apart from his acting career, Cooper is also recognized for his philanthropic work in cancer awareness. He was married to actress Jennifer Esposito briefly and shares a daughter with model Irina Shayk. Currently, he's in a relationship with model Gigi Hadid.