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Bradley Cooper, Senior Yearbook Photo, 1993

We’re certain that Cooper has been a heartbreaker since long before his high school days at Germantown Academy in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania—what girls wouldn’t swoon over those piercing eyes?

Bradley Cooper as Jake in Sex and the City Photo, 1999

Bradley Cooper in Sex and the City, 1999

Cooper had a small role as Jake, a potential love interest for Carrie in the episode “They Shoot Single People, Don’t They?” Lucky Carrie!

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Bradley Cooper in Wet Hot American Summer, 2001

Cooper starred in this satire about the last day at a 1981 Jewish summer camp with such comedic greats as David Hyde Pierce, Janeane Garofalo, Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd, Molly Shannon, and Elizabeth Banks. The movie may have been a box-office flop, but it's gained a cult following in the last decade.

Bradley Cooper as Will Tippin in Alias Photo, 2002

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Bradley Cooper in Alias, 2002

Cooper played Will Tippin, one of Sydney Bristow’s (Jennifer Garner) friends who lent a lot of investigative skill and brainpower to Sydney and her cohorts on the popular spy drama. Cooper left the show in 2003 but returned before the series ended.

Bradley Cooper as Sack Lodge in Wedding Crashers Photo, 2005

Bradley Cooper in Wedding Crashers, 2005

Many think Cooper’s breakout role came with his portrayal of Sack Lodge in this popular comedy starring Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn. As the smarmy boyfriend of Rachel McAdams’s Claire Cleary, we’re guessing no one wanted Cooper to get the girl in the end.

Bradley Cooper Photo in Failure To Launch, 2006

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Bradley Cooper in Failure to Launch, 2006

Cooper took a supporting role as Demo, one of Matthew McConaughey’s best friends, in this romantic comedy about parents who resort to hiring Sarah Jessica Parker to get their adult son (McConaughey) to move out of their house. This film also paired Cooper with Justin Bartha, with whom he’d later work on the immensely popular comedy The Hangover in 2009.

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Bradley Cooper in Yes Man, 2008

Cooper starred alongside Zooey Deschanel and Jim Carrey in this comedy about a man who challenges himself to say yes to everything for an entire year.

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Bradley Cooper in Case 39, 2009

Cooper changed up his usual comedic roles by taking part in this thriller about a social worker who is trying to save a child from abusive parents—but finds out the situation is much worse than she thought. Cooper starred with former girlfriend Renee Zellweger and Deadwood's Ian McShane in this nail-biter.

Bradley Cooper Photo in He’s Just Not That Into You, 2009

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Bradley Cooper in He’s Just Not That Into You, 2009

Cooper again played the cad in this ensemble comedy. Married to Jennifer Connelly, Cooper’s character lusts after Scarlett Johansson and pays the consequences. The film is a who’s who of Hollywood, with stars that include Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck, Ginnifer Goodwin, Drew Barrymore, and many more.

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Bradley Cooper in The A-Team, 2010

In this remake of the popular '80s TV show, Cooper plays Face, one of four Iraq War veterans seeking to clear their names after being framed for a crime they didn’t commit. Keeping up his track record of costarring with the best of the best of Hollywood, Cooper flexed his action muscles (and looked very good doing so) alongside Liam Neeson, Jessica Biel, and Patrick Wilson. What if we could recast other remakes? Snakkle shares its picks to star in a classic remakes!

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Bradley Cooper in Limitless, 2011

Talk about making it big! Cooper received top billing over Academy Award winner Robert De Niro in this science fiction thriller about a writer who discovers a drug that gives him superhuman powers.

Bradley Cooper Photo in Hangover Part II, 2011

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Bradley Cooper in The Hangover Part II, 2011

Although not quite the hit the 2009 film was, this sequel delivered plenty of laughs as Cooper’s Phil and his “wolf pack” of friends get themselves into plenty of trouble in Thailand.

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Bradley Cooper in Silver Linings Playbook, 2012

Cooper showed off his acting chops as Pat in 2012's Silver Linings Playbook. Fresh from an institution, Pat's attempting to get his life together when he meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence) whose problems rival his own. He snagged tons of critical acclaim for the role and earned his first Oscar nomination.

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Bradley Cooper in American Hustle, (2013)

Cooper reteamed up with Silver Linings Playbook director David O. Russell for American Hustle where he plays a crazy FBI agent Richie DiMaso who is spearheading an investigation into the Jesery underbelly. His hilarious performance earned him multiple award nominations including an Oscar.

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Bradley Cooper in Guardians of the Galaxy, 2014

Cooper followed up his Oscar nominations with something a bit different...voicing a raccoon? He was the voice of Rocket, one of the gang of intergalactic criminals working to save the universe in the summer hit Guardians of the Galaxy.