He worked as a door man in New York City’s luxurious and modern Morgan’s Hotel for a time while studying drama at The New School. (Photo: WENN)
He’s fluent in French. After a semester abroad, he learned the language and has been known to give interviews in fluent French. (Photo: WENN)
At the age of 29, Bradley decided to quit drinking because at one time he got so wasted he smashed his head on a concrete floor to show how tough he was. (Photo: WENN)
He garnered a nomination for a Tony Award in the category of Best Actor in a Play for his performance as the severely deformed Joseph Merrick in the 2014 production of The Elephant Man. (Photo: WENN)
Bradley’s television debut was on Sex and the City, starring as one of Carrie Bradshaw’s lovers. (Photo: WENN)
He’s said that his iconic role as Phil in The Hangover is nothing like him. “I’m always amazed by it. When I loot at that character on screen, I don’t see me at all.” (Photo: Release)
For his role in American Sniper, Cooper worked out four hours a day and consumed 6,000 calories in order to appear larger. (Photo: Release)
Bradley has been nominated for an Academy Award three years in a row, becoming the tenth actor to do so. (Photo: WENN)
He has said: “When I’m into a woman, I literally can’t stop staring. I become completely entranced.” (Photo: WENN)
He was married to fellow actress Jennifer Esposito in 2006, but they only lasted for fourth months before Esposito filed for divorce. (Photo: WENN)
He’s been dating Russian model Irina Shayk since 2015. They have a daughter together who was born in March 2017. (Photo: WENN)
After his father passed away from lung cancer in 2011, the actor has since supported organizations tat help fight and cope with cancer. (Photo: WENN)
He prides himself on taking whatever was in his fridge and turning it into lasagna! (Photo: WENN)
Besides acting, he also loves to play football and golf. He even was on the school’s rowing team back in college. (Photo: WENN)
He describes himself as a workaholic. But all those hours he puts in have definitely paid off as he is worth $100 million! (Photo: WENN)
What do blockbusters like The Hangover, American Hustle, and Guardians of The Galaxy have in common that makes them such a hit among the critics and the general audience? One thing: Bradley Cooper.
The actor has proven to be not just another pretty face (dreamy, divine, perfect, to say the least) in Hollywood, but also an extremely talented and surprisingly versatile actor. With critically acclaimed films ranging from action, to comedy, to drama under his belt, Bradley Cooper is one of the biggest names in the entertainment industry today!
But, just as the many characters he’s played, the Pennsylvania homeboy wears many hats—which include a sports hat and a chef’s toque.
Care to learn more about Bradley Cooper? Click through our photo gallery above to discover 15 facts you probably didn’t know about the actor, who is celebrating his 43rd birthday today!
