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Bradley Charles Cooper (born January 5, 1975) is an American actor, filmmaker and musician. He has received various accolades, including a British Academy Film Award and three Grammy Awards. In addition, he has been nominated for twelve Academy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award. Cooper appeared on the ForbesCelebrity 100 list three times and on Time's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2015. His films have grossed $13 billion worldwide, and he has been placed in annual rankings of the world's highest-paid actors four times. Cooper began his television and film career in 1999 with a guest role in and the City. In 2000, he enrolled in the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program at the Actors Studio. Shortly after, he made his film debut with a starring role in the comedy Wet Hot American Summer (2001) and gained some recognition as Will Tippin in the television series Alias (2001–2006). After his role in the show was demoted, he began to have career doubts; however, he quickly gained additional recognition with a supporting part in the comedy film Wedding Crashers (2005). Cooper had his breakthrough in The Hangover (2009), a critically and commercially successful comedy that spawned sequels in 2011 and 2013. His career progressed by starring in Limitless (2011) and The Place Beyond the Pines (2012). Cooper found greater success with the romantic comedy Silver Linings Playbook (2012), the black comedy American Hustle (2013), and the war biopic American Sniper (2014), which he also produced. In 2014, he portrayed Joseph Merrick in a Broadway revival of The Elephant Man. He began voicing Rocket in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Cooper produced, wrote, directed, and starred in the musical romance A Star Is Born (2018). He won a BAFTA Award and two Grammys for his contributions to the film's U.S. Billboard 200 number-one soundtrack and its chart-topping lead single "Shallow". He has since produced the thrillers Joker (2019) and Nightmare Alley (2021) and co-wrote and directed the biographical drama Maestro (2023), in which he also starred as Leonard Bernstein. Cooper was named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive in 2011. He supports several charities that help fight cancer. Cooper was briefly married to actress Jennifer Esposito and has a daughter from his relationship with model Irina Shayk.
Bradley Cooper
William Gable
for William Gable in Icons of Desire: A Century of Male Sex Symbols
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"Icons of Desire" delves into the captivating journey of male sex symbols throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, exploring how notions of masculinity, attractiveness, and desire have evolved over time. From the silent film heartthrobs of the early 1900s to the modern-day icons of charisma and allure, this series unveils the fascinating stories behind these legendary figures. Each episode of "Icons of Desire" focuses on a different era, showcasing the cultural, societal, and historical influences that shaped the definition of male sex appeal. Viewers will embark on a visual odyssey, discovering the rise of icons like Rudolph Valentino, Clark Gable, Marlon Brando, and James Dean, whose charisma and magnetism captivated audiences worldwide. As the series progresses, it explores the seismic shifts in societal attitudes towards masculinity, from the rugged leading men of the Golden Age of Hollywood to the rebellious anti-heroes of the 1960s and 70s. It delves into the emergence of diverse representations of male beauty and sexuality, celebrating the groundbreaking contributions of figures like Sidney Poitier, Bruce Lee, and Freddie Mercury.
