Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper solidified his presence in Hollywood with his starring role in the critically and commercially successful comedy, The Hangover (2009). Prior, Cooper built a diverse acting portfolio with television appearances in Sex and the City (1998) and Alias (2001–2006), alongside hosting Discovery Channel’s Treks in a Wild World (2000). His early film credits include Wet Hot American Summer (2001) and supporting roles in box office successes like Wedding Crashers (2005). He then headlined the thriller Limitless (2011) and delivered a strong dramatic turn in The Place Beyond the Pines (2012).

The film garnered significant praise, earning him a BAFTA Award and two Grammy Awards for its soundtrack. His producing work continued with Todd Phillips’s psychological thriller Joker (2019) and the critically lauded Nightmare Alley (2021). He reprised his Rocket role in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) and lent his voice to the Disney+ series I Am Groot (2022) and The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022), demonstrating his sustained versatility.

Most recently, Cooper directed, produced, and co-wrote the biographical drama Maestro (2023), further solidifying his multi-hyphenate career. His upcoming projects include directing and operating camera for the comedy film Is This Thing On? (2025), a cameo as Jor-El in the DC Universe film Superman (2025), and a starring role in an upcoming prequel to Ocean’s Eleven. With a decorated career, Cooper has amassed multiple Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations, and was named one of Time’s 100 most influential people in the world (2015).