Bradley Cooper Biography
Bradley Charles Cooper was born on January 5, 1975, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After studying English at Georgetown and earning an MFA from the Actors Studio Drama School, he worked steadily in television before breaking through with The Hangover (2009). He has since earned 12 Academy Award nominations — for acting in Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle, American Sniper, and American Sniper; for directing and producing A Star Is Born; and for his deeply personal portrayal of Leonard Bernstein in Maestro (2023).
Personal Life
Who are Bradley Cooper's parents?
Charles John Cooper, Gloria Campano
Did Bradley Cooper have siblings?
Yes — Holly Cooper.
Was Bradley Cooper married?
Bradley Cooper was married once, to Jennifer Esposito.
Did Bradley Cooper have children?
Bradley Cooper had 1 child: Lea De Seine Shayk Cooper (born 2017).
What religion was Bradley Cooper?
Bradley Cooper was Catholic.
What was Bradley Cooper's ethnicity?
Bradley Cooper was of Italian, Irish, English heritage.
Career Highlights
Movies
- Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
- The Hangover (2009)
- Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
- American Hustle (2013)
- American Sniper (2014)
- Joy (2015)
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
- A Star Is Born (2018)
- Joker (2019)
- Nightmare Alley (2021)
- Maestro (2023)
- Avengers: Endgame (2019)
TV Shows
- Alias (2001–2006)
- The Hangover (franchise)
Awards
- 12 Academy Award nominations (actor, director, producer, songwriter)
- BAFTA Award — Best Actor, A Star Is Born (2019)
- Grammy nomination — A Star Is Born soundtrack (2019)
Facts About Bradley Cooper
- Has received 12 Oscar nominations across acting, directing, producing, and songwriting — one of the most nominated people in Academy history without a win
- Fluent in French after studying abroad in Aix-en-Provence
- Directed, produced, co-wrote, and starred in A Star Is Born (2018)
- Voiced Rocket Raccoon in all Guardians of the Galaxy films and Avengers films
- Overcame drug and alcohol addiction in his late 20s
Bradley Cooper Quotes
"Failure is a part of life. If you don't fail, you don't learn. If you don't learn, you'll never change."
"The best thing that happened to me was that I failed. It made me focus."
Legacy
Bradley Cooper is widely considered one of the finest actors of his generation. His willingness to direct, produce, and transform himself physically for roles like American Sniper and Maestro demonstrates an artistic commitment that goes beyond performance.
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Last verified: 2026-06-15