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Bradley Cooper Biography

Birth Name:Bradley Charles Cooper

Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Director, Writer, Stunts, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Has supported Learning Through Expanded Arts Program (LEAP), a non-profit responsible for sparking the interests of inner-city children about acting
  • Was named GQ International Man of the Year in 2011
  • Was nominated for the 2015 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play
  • Earned his degree from Georgetown University
  • Quote: "[On playing a nice guy on "Alias"] "I remember that after I left Alias, no one saw me or people wouldn't even see me․ I'd put myself on tape at home for all these roles because they were like, 'Oh, no no․ Bradley? He's such a good guy․ He can't play that․'""
  • Well known for portraying the character Phil in "The Hangover․"
  • Possesses the ability to fluently speak French

Awards

  • 2009ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
  • 2009Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 2009Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Rockstar Moment: nominated
  • 2009Teen Choice Award-Choice Summer Movie Star: Male: nominated
  • 2010MTV Movie Award-Best Comedic Performance: nominated
  • 2010Razzie Award-Worst Screen Couple: winner
  • 2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Chemistry: nominated
  • 2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Drama: nominated
  • 2012ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
  • 2012ACCA-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2012Capri Actor Award-: winner
  • 2012Capri Ensemble Cast Award-: winner
  • 2012DFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2012Golden Schmoes-Best Actor of the Year: nominated
  • 2012Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
  • 2012Hollywood Film Award-Actor of the Year: winner
  • 2012IFJA Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2012NBR Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2012PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
  • 2012SDFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2012Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture: winner
  • 2012SLFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2013AACTA International Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2013Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2013EDA Special Mention Award-Most Egregious Age Difference Between the Leading Man and the Love Interest: nominated
  • 2013BAFTA Film Award-Best Leading Actor: nominated
  • 2013COFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2013COFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
  • 2013Critics Choice Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2013Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Comedy: winner
  • 2013Dorian Award-Film Performance of the Year - Actor: nominated
  • 2013Independent Spirit Award-Best Male Lead: nominated
  • 2013GAFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2013Gold Derby Film Award-Lead Actor: nominated
  • 2013Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 2013Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 2013Golden Schmoes-Best Supporting Actor of the Year: nominated
  • 2013Halfway Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2013IFC Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2013IFTA Award-Best International Actor: nominated
  • 2013MTV Movie Award-Best Musical Moment: nominated
  • 2013MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Duo: nominated
  • 2013MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: winner
  • 2013MTV Movie Award-Best Male Performance: winner
  • 2013NYFCO Award-Best Ensemble: winner
  • 2013NCFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2013OFTA Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2013Desert Palm Achievement Award-: winner
  • 2013PFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
  • 2013Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Drama: nominated
  • 2014AACTA International Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2014Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
  • 2014BAFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2014COFCA Award-Best Ensemble: winner
  • 2014CinEuphoria-Best Duo - International Competition: nominated
  • 2014CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
  • 2014Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2014DFCS Award-Best Ensemble: winner
  • 2014GAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2014Gold Derby Film Award-Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2014Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 2014Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2014MTV Movie Award-Best Male Performance: nominated
  • 2014NFCS Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 2014Ensemble Cast Award-: winner
  • 2014PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
  • 2014PFCS Award-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2014Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2014Seattle Film Critics Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 2014Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Drama: nominated
  • 2014VFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2015Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2015Oscar-Best Motion Picture of the Year: nominated
  • 2015BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Feature Film: nominated
  • 2015BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Feature Film: winner
  • 2015COFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
  • 2015Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in an Action Movie: winner
  • 2015DFCS Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2015Empire Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2015MTV Movie Award-Best Duo: nominated
  • 2015MTV Movie Award-Best Male Performance: winner
  • 2015OFTA Film Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: winner
  • 2015PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures: nominated
  • 2015Georges Award-Best Foreign Hero of the Year: nominated
  • 2015Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Comedy: nominated
  • 2016Jupiter Award-Best International Actor: nominated
  • 2017IFJA Award-Best Vocal/Motion Capture Performance: nominated
  • 2017WAFCA Award-Best Voice Performance: nominated
  • 2018AFCC Special Award-Best First Film: winner
  • 2018BFCC Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2018CFCA Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2018CFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2018CFCA Award-Best Director: nominated
  • 2018CFCA Award-Most Promising Filmmaker: nominated
  • 2018DFWFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2018DFWFCA Award-Best Director: nominated
  • 2018DFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2018DFCS Award-Best Director: nominated
  • 2018DFCC-Best Actor: winner
  • 2018DFCC-Best Director: nominated
  • 2018FFCC Award-Best First Film: nominated
  • 2018Golden Schmoes-Best Actor of the Year: nominated
  • 2018GWNYFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2018GWNYFCA Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2018GWNYFCA Award-Best Debut Director: nominated
  • 2018HMMA Award-Best Original Song - Feature Film: winner
  • 2018IGN Award-Best Lead Performer in a Movie: nominated
  • 2018IGN Award-Best Director: nominated
  • 2018IFJA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2018IFJA Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2018ICP Award-Best First Feature: nominated
  • 2018Sierra Award-Best Song: winner
  • 2018Sierra Award-Breakout Filmmaker of the Year: winner
  • 2018LAOFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2018LAOFCS Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2018LAOFCS Award-Best Male Director: nominated
  • 2018LAOFCS Award-Best First Feature: nominated
  • 2018NBR Award-Best Director: winner
  • 2018NMFC Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
  • 2018Odyssey Award-Best Lead Actor: nominated
  • 2018OFCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2018OFCC Award-Best Director: nominated
  • 2018OAFFC Award-Breakthrough Filmmaker: nominated
  • 2018OAFFC Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2018OAFFC Award-Best Male Lead: nominated
  • 2018OAFFC Award-Best Director: nominated
  • 2018PCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2018SFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2018SFCS Award-Best Director: nominated
  • 2018SEFCA Award-Best Director: nominated
  • 2018SLFCA Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2018SLFCA Award-Best Director: nominated
  • 2018SLFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2018VHS Award-Best Director: nominated
  • 2018VHS Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2018VHS Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2018Smithers Foundation Award-Collateral Award: winner
  • 2018WAFCA Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2018WAFCA Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2018WAFCA Award-Best Director: nominated
  • 2018WFCC Award-Best Screen Couple: nominated
  • 2019AACTA International Award-Best Lead Actor: nominated
  • 2019AACTA International Award-Best Direction: nominated
  • 2019Oscar-Best Motion Picture of the Year: nominated
  • 2019Oscar-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2019Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2019Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2019Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2019American Music Award-Favorite Soundtrack: nominated
  • 2019AFCA Award-Best First Film: nominated
  • 2019AFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2019ACCA-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2019ACCA-Best Director: nominated
  • 2019ACCA-Best Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2019ACCA-Best Actor in a Leading Role: winner
  • 2019BAFTA Film Award-Best Film: nominated
  • 2019BAFTA Film Award-Best Leading Actor: nominated
  • 2019BAFTA Film Award-Best Screenplay (Adapted): nominated
  • 2019BAFTA Film Award-Original Music: winner
  • 2019David Lean Award for Direction-: nominated
  • 2019Bodil-Best American Film (Bedste amerikanske film): nominated
  • 2019CIFCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2019CIFCC Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2019CinEuphoria-Top Ten of the Year - Audience Award: winner
  • 2019CinEuphoria-Best Song (Original or Adapted) - International Competition: nominated
  • 2019CinEuphoria-Best Duo - International Competition: nominated
  • 2019CinEuphoria-Best Song (Original or Adapted) - International Competition: winner
  • 2019Audience Award-Best Foreign-Language Film (Melhor Filme Estrangeiro): winner
  • 2019Cinema Brazil Grand Prize-Best Foreign-Language Film (Melhor Filme Estrangeiro): nominated
  • 2019COFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2019COFCA Award-Best Director: nominated
  • 2019COFCA Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2019COFCA Award-Breakthrough Film Artist: nominated
  • 2019Critics Choice Award-Best Director: nominated
  • 2019Critics Choice Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2019Critics Choice Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2019Robert-Best English Language Film (Årets engelsksprogede film): nominated
  • 2019DFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2019DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film: nominated
  • 2019DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Feature Film: nominated
  • 2019Dorian Award-Film Performance of the Year - Actor: nominated
  • 2019GAFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2019GAFCA Award-Best Director: nominated
  • 2019GAFCA Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2019Gold Derby Film Award-Lead Actor: winner
  • 2019Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2019Gold Derby Film Award-Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2019Gold Derby Film Award-Director: nominated
  • 2019Gold Derby Film Award-Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2019Golden Globe-Best Director - Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2019Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 2019GMS Award-Best Song/Recording Created for a Film: winner
  • 2019HFCS Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2019HFCS Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: winner
  • 2019HFCS Award-Best New Filmmaker: winner
  • 2019HFCS Award-Best Director: nominated
  • 2019HFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2019HFCS Award-Best Director: nominated
  • 2019INOCA-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2019IFC Award-Best Director: nominated
  • 2019LEJA Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: winner
  • 2019LEJA Award-Best Achievement in Directing: nominated
  • 2019LEJA Award-Best Picture: nominated
  • 2019LEJA Award-Best Music: nominated
  • 2019LEJA Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2019Jim Ridley Award-: nominated
  • 2019MCFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2019MCFCA Award-Best Director: nominated
  • 2019NCFCA Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2019NCFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2019OFTA Film Award-Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium: nominated
  • 2019OFTA Film Award-Best Feature Debut: winner
  • 2019OFTA Film Award-Best Director: nominated
  • 2019OFTA Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2019OFTA Film Award-Best Picture: nominated
  • 2019OFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2019OFCS Award-Best Debut: nominated
  • 2019PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures: nominated
  • 2019Director of the Year Award-: winner
  • 2019Directors to Watch-: winner
  • 2019Fantastic Award (Prémios Fantastic)-Best International Film (Melhor Filme Internacional): winner
  • 2019Satellite Award-Best Director: nominated
  • 2019Satellite Award-Best Screenplay, Adapted: nominated
  • 2019Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 2019Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Song: nominated
  • 2019Teen Choice Award-Choice Ship: nominated
  • 2019Teen Choice Award-Choice Drama Movie Actor: nominated
  • 2019World Soundtrack Award-Best Original Song Written for a Film: winner
  • 2019WGA Award (Screen)-Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2020Oscar-Best Motion Picture of the Year: nominated
  • 2020ACCA-Best Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2020BAFTA Film Award-Best Film: nominated
  • 2020CinEuphoria-Best Film - International Competition: nominated
  • 2020Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble of the Decade: nominated
  • 2020Gold Derby Film Award-Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2020Gold Derby Film Award-Lead Actor of the Decade: nominated
  • 2020Grammy-Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media: winner
  • 2020OFTA Film Award-Best Picture: nominated
  • 2020PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures: nominated
  • 2021AFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 2021CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2021IFJA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2021IFJA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2021PFCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2021PCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2021PCA Award-Best Male Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2021SLFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2022AACTA International Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2022Oscar-Best Motion Picture of the Year: nominated
  • 2022Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2022AFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2022CinEuphoria-Best Supporting Actor - International Competition: nominated
  • 2022COFCA Award-Actor of the Year: nominated
  • 2022CACF Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 2022GAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 2022MNFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2022MCFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2022NDFS Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2022NDFS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2022NDFS Award-Best Picture: nominated
  • 2022SDFCS Award-Best Comedic Performance: winner
  • 2022SFBAFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2022TFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 2022VFCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2022VFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2023Golden Frog-Main Competition: nominated
  • 2023Capri Visionary Movie Award-: winner
  • 2023Capri Producer Award-: winner
  • 2023DFWFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2023DFCC-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2023DFCC-Best Director: nominated
  • 2023FFCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2023Tribute Award-Cultural Icon and Creator: winner
  • 2023GWNYFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2023Sierra Award-Best Director: nominated
  • 2023Sierra Award-Best Original Screenplay: winner
  • 2023Sierra Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2023MMCG Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2023NFCS Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2023PCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2023SLFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2023FCA Award-Actor of the Year: nominated
  • 2023Golden Lion-Best Film: nominated
  • 2023Queer Lion Award-: nominated
  • 2023WAFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2024AACTA International Award-Best Direction in Film: nominated
  • 2024AACTA International Award-Best Screenplay in Film: nominated
  • 2024AACTA International Award-Best Lead Actor in Film: nominated
  • 2024Oscar-Best Motion Picture of the Year: nominated
  • 2024Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2024Oscar-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
  • 2024Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2024EDA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2024Astra Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
  • 2024Astra Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2024Astra Award-Best Director: nominated
  • 2024Astra TV Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2024AFCA Award-Best Voice Acting/Animated/Digital Performance: winner
  • 2024BAFTA Film Award-Best Director: nominated
  • 2024BAFTA Film Award-Best Screenplay (Original): nominated
  • 2024BAFTA Film Award-Best Leading Actor: nominated
  • 2024Windie-Best Director: nominated
  • 2024Windie-Sight Unseen Performance: nominated
  • 2024Windie-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2024CinEuphoria-Best Actor - International Competition: nominated
  • 2024COFCA Award-Best Lead Performance: nominated
  • 2024CACF Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2024Critics Choice Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2024Critics Choice Award-Best Director: nominated
  • 2024Critics Choice Award-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
  • 2024CCA Super Award-Best Actor in a Superhero Movie: nominated
  • 2024DFCS Award-Best Lead Performance by an Actor, Male: nominated
  • 2024DFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2024GAFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2024Gold Derby Film Award-Lead Actor: nominated
  • 2024Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actor: nominated
  • 2024Golden Globe-Best Director - Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2024Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 2024HFCS Award-Best Vocal/Motion Capture Performance: nominated
  • 2024HFCS Award-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
  • 2024HFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2024HFCS Award-Best Director: nominated
  • 2024ICFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2024IFTA Award-Best International Actor: nominated
  • 2024LEJA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2024ALFS Award-Actor of the Year: nominated
  • 2024MNFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2024MCFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2024NCFCA Award-Best Vocal Performance in Animation or Mixed Media: nominated
  • 2024NDFS Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2024PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures: nominated
  • 2024SFBAFCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2024Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama: nominated
  • 2024Satellite Award-Best Screenplay, Original: winner
  • 2024UFCA Award-Best Lead Performance, Male: nominated
  • 2024Vice/Martin Award-: nominated
  • 2024VFCC Award-Best Male Actor: nominated
  • 2025Astra TV Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2025Astra TV Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2025Grammy-Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media: winner
  • 2026Movies for Grownups Award-Best Screenwriter: nominated