Actor, producer and director Bradley Cooper is one of the most versatile and talented names of his generation in Hollywood. Cooper has fascinated audiences and critics with his work over the years, from his performances in various comedies, dramas and crime films.
Nominated several times for an Oscar, Cooper is today one of the most prestigious and recognized names in Hollywood.
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In light of this success, we have listed the 8 best films with Bradley Cooper for you to watch and learn about the career of this great actor. Watch:
Bradley Cooper: the best films
One of Cooper’s first major roles and one that earned him recognition, the Todd Phillips-directed comedy was a worldwide hit and spawned several sequels. His charismatic performance contributed to the success of this film.
In the plot, a bachelor party in Las Vegas turns into a frantic search when the groom and his groomsmen wake up with no memory and realize that the groom is missing, leaving them in a race against time to find him before the wedding.
Bradley Cooper stars alongside Jennifer Lawrence in this acclaimed romantic comedy-drama. Both received Oscar nominations, but only Lawrence was awarded the statuette.
Cooper plays a man with bipolar disorder recently released from a sanatorium, determined to win back his ex-wife. He meets a young widow (Lawrence) who offers to help him win back his love, as long as he participates in a dance competition with her.
The fourth adaptation of “A Star Is Born” was a critical and commercial success. And one of the people largely responsible for this feat was Bradley Cooper, who not only stars in, but also directs and produces the film.
Lady Gaga stars alongside Cooper. The plot follows an alcoholic musician at the height of his fame (Cooper) who discovers and falls in love with a very talented young singer (Gaga) and decides to turn her into a star.
Film inspired by the real events related to Operation Abscam, “American Hustle” follows two con artists (Christian Bale and Amy Adams) forced to collaborate with an FBI agent played by Bradley Cooper. They have to mount an elaborate operation against corrupt politicians.
The film was well received by critics and received 10 Oscar nominations, including Best Supporting Actor for Cooper. Jeremy Renner and Jennifer Lawrence are also part of the cast.
Bradley Cooper directs and stars in this biographical drama about the life of famed American conductor, composer and pianist Leonard Bernstein, focusing on his troubled relationship with his wife, Felícia Montealegre.
Cooper plays Bernstein and Carey Mulligan plays Montealegre. The film received positive reviews.
Guillermo del Toro directs this neo-noir and psychological thriller based on the novel by William Lindsay Gresham. Bradley Cooper plays Stan, a con artist who poses as a psychic and runs a successful side show.
He learned his tricks two years earlier at a circus, where he met Molly (Rooney Mara). However, he ends up having an affair with a mysterious psychologist (Cate Blanchett) and tries to deceive a rich man.
The cast also includes Toni Collette, Willem Dafoe, Richard Jenkins, Ron Perlman, Mary Steenburgen and David Strathairn.
The famous Clint Eastwood directed this biographical drama that tells the story of Chris Kyle, a US Navy sniper. Cooper plays Kyle and was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar for his acclaimed portrayal of him.
Despite being well received by critics overall, the film was controversial due to its depiction of the Iraq War.
Another collaboration between Cooper and Eastwood for the list. In “The Mule,” Clint Eastwood directs and plays a broke, nearly 90-year-old man who takes a job transporting drugs for a Mexican cartel.
Cooper stars as a DEA agent who becomes involved with the older man. The film received generally positive reviews and is considered one of Eastwood’s best works of the 2010s.
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