Biography
Who is Bradley Cooper?
Early life and real name
Bradley Charles Cooper was born on January 5, 1975, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He grew up in the nearby areas of Jenkintown and Rydal with his older sister, Holly. His mother, Gloria, worked for a local television affiliate, while his father, Charles, was a stockbroker for Merrill Lynch. Bradley Cooper comes from a mixed heritage, with Irish roots on his father's side and Italian ancestry from his mother.
How Bradley became famous
To further his craft, he moved to New York City to attend the Actors Studio Drama School at The New School. While studying for his Master of Fine Arts, he worked as a hotel doorman and made his first television appearance in Sex and the City in 1999. Bradley Cooper missed his own graduation ceremony to film his cinematic debut in the 2001 comedy Wet Hot American Summer. He soon landed a regular role as Will Tippin in the spy series Alias, where he acted alongside Jennifer Garner.
Career highlights and awards
The actor transitioned into filmmaking and prestige drama with great success. He received Academy Award nominations for his performances in Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle, and American Sniper. In 2018, Bradley Cooper made his directorial debut with the musical romance A Star Is Born. He also wrote and produced the film, which earned him a BAFTA Award and two Grammys for the soundtrack and the hit song Shallow. He later directed and starred in the 2023 biographical drama Maestro.
Family and relationships
Bradley Cooper was married to actress Jennifer Esposito for a short period beginning in late 2006. He later had high-profile relationships with actresses Renée Zellweger and model Irina Shayk. He and Shayk share a daughter. More recently, he has been linked to Gigi Hadid. Outside of his professional life, he is known for supporting various charities that focus on cancer research and patient support.
Birthday and age
Bradley Cooper was born on January 5, 1975, which makes Bradley 51 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Bradley shares the date with 50 other famous people.
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