Bradley Cooper is an accomplished American actor, producer, and director known for his versatility and depth in performances. He gained significant recognition with his breakout role in The Hangover series (2009–2013), which became a global comedy phenomenon. Cooper's dramatic talents shone in Silver Linings Playbook (2012), earning him an Academy Award nomination, and he received further acclaim for roles in American Sniper (2014) and A Star is Born (2018), the latter of which marked his directorial debut. He has also voiced Rocket Raccoon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including in Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers films.
Aside from acting, Cooper has a strong presence behind the camera, contributing as a producer and director, and has performed on Broadway, notably in The Elephant Man. His work has earned him numerous award nominations, though he has yet to secure an Oscar win. A Georgetown University graduate, Cooper initially pursued theater before transitioning to Hollywood. His personal life includes a high-profile relationship with supermodel Irina Shayk, with whom he shares a daughter, Lea, despite their 2019 split.