RATINGS: Cast & Crew

DOB: January 5, 1975

Background: Cooper is an American actor who was born in Philadelphia. After graduating from Germantown Academy, he attended Villanova University and then transferred to Georgetown University where he graduated in 1997. He received a Masters in acting from the Actors Studio Drama School in New York City in 2000.

Filmography: After television roles in "Sex and the City" and "Globe Trekker," he had his first major film role in "Wet Hot American Summer." He then had a regular role on the ABC drama series "Alias" for several seasons before departing for a film career including "Wedding Crashers," "Failure to Launch," "Yes Man," "The Rocker," "He's Just Not That Into You," "The Hangover," "The A-Team," "Valentine's Day," "Limitless," and "The Hangover, Part II."


Academy Awards:

Best Actor Nomination
"Silver Linings Playbook" (2012); lost to Daniel Day-Lewis ("Lincoln")

Golden Globes:

Best Film Comedy/Musical Nomination
"Silver Linings Playbook" (2013); lost to "Les Miserables"

Best Film Comedy/Musical Actor Nomination
"Silver Linings Playbook" (2013); lost to Hugh Jackman ("Les Miserables")

SAG Awards:

Best Film Ensemble Nomination
"Silver Linings Playbook" (2013); lost to "Argo"

Best Film Actor Nomination
"Silver Linings Playbook" (2013); lost to Daniel Day-Lewis ("Lincoln")