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Bradley Cooper Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth5 January 1975

Age50 Years

BirthplacePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

ProfessionAmerican Actor and Producer

NationalityAmerican

Marital statusDivorced

SpouseJennifer Esposito (married 2006-2007)

FamilyFather - Charles Cooper; Mother - Gloria Campano; Sister - Holly Cooper;

Net worth$60 million

Bradley Cooper Biography

Bradley Cooper is an American actor and producer from Philadelphia known for film and television roles spanning comedies and dramas. Trained in English and

Early life and background
Bradley Charles Cooper was born on January 5, 1975, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Raised in a family with Irish and Italian roots, he grew up in the Philadelphia area and attended Germantown Academy before continuing his studies at Georgetown University and The New School in New York. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and took part in theater and student activities while pursuing his education.

Career
Cooper began appearing on television at the end of the 1990s, making his small-screen debut in 1999. His first film appearance came in 2001. Over the years he has built a career as both an actor and a producer, moving between comedy and dramatic projects and earning peer recognition for his performances. His work has led to Academy Award nominations, including for his leading role in a 2023 feature that resulted in a Best Actor nomination announced in January 2024.

Public profile
Physically, Cooper is listed at about 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall with blue eyes and light brown hair. Publicly shared personal details include his Philadelphia hometown, Roman Catholic background, and dual family heritage: an Irish-born father and an Italian mother. He has spoken about health challenges early in life and has a long-standing interest in sports, reading, motorcycles and cooking.

Personal life
Cooper’s family includes his parents, with his father noted as a stockbroker and his mother named Gloria Campano, and a sister, Holly. He has been married in the past and has had several public relationships. His past marriage and other relationships have received coverage in the media.

Interests and other activities
Outside of acting, Cooper has been associated with a variety of hobbies and tastes. He is reported to be fluent in French, enjoys cooking for friends, and has collected both cars and motorcycles. Earlier in his career he worked jobs such as a doorman while studying and gained experience in newsroom work during his school years. He has discussed struggles with substances earlier in life and periods of abstinence from alcohol.

Latest updates
In 2024 he received a Best Actor nomination at the 96th Academy Awards for his performance in a 2023 film. In 2025 reports noted a change in his personal life when a public relationship milestone was shared involving a fellow public figure, which was confirmed in April of that year.
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Recent Work

Maestro

Performance that led to a Best Actor nomination for the 96th Academy Awards (film released in 2023).

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. Television debut in 1999
  2. Film debut in 2001
  3. Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for a 2023 film
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Net Worth

$60 million

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bradley Cooper born?

5 January 1975

What is Bradley Cooper known for?

American Actor and Producer

What is Bradley Cooper’s marital status?

Divorced

Who is Bradley Cooper married to?

Jennifer Esposito (married 2006-2007)

What is Bradley Cooper’s net worth?

$60 million