Bradley Cooper is a Hollywood star best known for his Academy Award-nominated roles in Silver Linings Playbook, American Sniper, American Hustle and A Star is Born. His other popular films include The Place Beyond the Pines, The Hangover trilogy, and the voice of Rocket in the Guardians of the Galaxy films. Born on January 5, 1975 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Capricorn star certainly has made a name for himself in the industry.