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Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJanuary 05, 1975
Age51
BirthplacePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Zodiac SignCapricorn - (see also Bradley Cooper's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacTiger
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForAward-nominated acting, directing and producing, particularly in 'Silver Linings Playbook,' 'American Sniper,' 'American Hustle,' and 'A Star Is Born'.

Intro

Bradley Cooper is an acclaimed American actor and filmmaker known for his versatility and numerous accolades, including Academy Award nominations and a BAFTA win. He gained fame with films such as 'Silver Linings Playbook,' 'American Sniper,' 'American Hustle,' and 'A Star Is Born,' which he also directed and co-wrote.

Early Life & Background

Bradley Cooper was born in Philadelphia to Gloria and Charles Cooper. He attended Germantown Academy and later earned a BA from Georgetown University. Cooper also received an MFA in acting from the Actors Studio Drama School at The New School in New York City.

Career Highlights

  • Breakout television role in 'Alias' (2001–2006)
  • Starred in 'The Hangover' trilogy (2009–2013)
  • Received multiple Oscar nominations for performances in 'Silver Linings Playbook' (2012), 'American Hustle' (2013), and 'American Sniper' (2014)
  • Directed, produced, and starred in 'A Star Is Born' (2018), earning Oscar nominations and winning a BAFTA for Best Film Music
  • Voiced Rocket Raccoon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s 'Guardians of the Galaxy' series

Trivia

  • Fluent in French[1][2]
  • Named People's 'Sexiest Man Alive' in 2011[3][4]
  • Has a passion for cooking (learned from his Italian American family) (unverified – needs citation)
  • Nominated for 9 Academy Awards as of 2024[1][5]

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Bradley Cooper?

Bradley Cooper is 51 years old.

When was Bradley Cooper born?

Bradley Cooper was born the 5 January 1975.

Where is Bradley Cooper from?

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

On His Birth-Day

About January 5th, 1975, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Salyut 4 space station was launched by the Soviet Union on January 5, 1975. It was the fourth in the Salyut series and was designed for military reconnaissance and scientific research. The mission lasted for 63 days, with two crews visiting the station during its operational period.
  • Day of the week: January 5th, 1975 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds by Elton John
  • #1 UK song: Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
  • Popular movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest directed by Miloš Forman

Check the link for more news and curiosities on January 5th, 1975.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradley_Cooper
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Bradley-Cooper
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0177896/
  4. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/oscars-2024-nominations-winners-list/
  5. https://people.com/sexiest-man-alive-bradley-cooper-people-magazine-2011-1979470