Cooper pursued his passion through Georgetown University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in English. His early career included roles in television series like “Alias” and a string of smaller film parts, but it was “The Hangover” that launched him into stardom, earning him significant acclaim and a $600,000 paycheck. The film’s success opened doors, leading to notable performances in films such as “Limitless,” “Silver Linings Playbook,” and “American Sniper,” the latter earning him an Oscar nomination.
