Hollywood star and heartthrob, Bradley Cooper, has skyrocketed to stardom in the last 20 years since making his film debut in David Wain’s cult classic, Wet Hot American Summer. Cooper is counted among the Hollywood icon who also remained one of the highest-paid actors worldwide for three years. Following his acting debut, it took Cooper almost a decade to land his breakthrough role in The Hangover. Cooper has also directed several top-grossing movies. Here are a few of the best films by Bradley Cooper.
A Star Is Born
Cooper received global praise for his performance in the commercial success film, A Star Is Born. Produced and directed by Bradley, the musical romantic drama follows a musician, played by Cooper, who helps a young singer, played by Lady Gaga, find fame as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral.
Nightmare Alley
Bradley Cooper’s performance in the 2021 neo-noir psychological thriller film, Nightmare Alley, was outstanding and the best performance from 2021 and his career. He starred as a charming and ambitious carnival worker with a mysterious past who takes big risks to boost his career.
Silver Linings Playbook
Cooper’s performance in the romantic comedy-drama, Silver Linings Playbook, was acclaimed by critics. He has shown perfectly balanced emotions of a man with bipolar disorder. Silver Linings Playbook follows Cooper’s Pat Solitano, a former teacher, who moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own.
American Hustle
Starring Christian Bale and Amy Adams as two con artists who are forced by an FBI agent (Bradley Cooper) to set up an elaborate sting operation on corrupt politicians, including the mayor of Camden, New Jersey (Jeremy Renner). For American Hustle, Cooper received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his mindblowing performance.
The Hangover
The award winning film, The Hangover follows Bradley Cooper’s character, Phil Wenneck, Stu Price (Helms), Alan Garner (Galifianakis), and Doug Billings (Bartha), who travel to Las Vegas for a bachelor party to celebrate Doug’s impending marriage. However, Phil, Stu, and Alan wake up with Doug missing and no memory of the previous night’s events, and must find the groom before the wedding can take place.
American Sniper
Bradley Cooper gives an exceptional and heart-wrenching interpretation of a deadliest marksman. The blockbuster was the highest-grossing film domestically of 2014 and earned him two Oscar nominations for best actor and best picture. American Sniper folllows U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) takes his sole mission, protect his comrades, to heart and becomes one of the most lethal snipers in American history.
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