Academy Awards: Actors with most Oscar nominations but least wins

Bradley Cooper

Nominations: 4

  • Actor in a Leading Role – 2013 – “Silver Linings Playbook”
  • Actor in a Supporting Role – 2014 – “American Hustle”
  • Actor in a Leading Role – 2015 – “American Sniper”
  • Best Picture – 2015 – “American Sniper”

Bradley Cooper has had an undeniable rise through the ranks in Hollywood, starting out as a commercial actor and working his way up through TV guest spots to memorable film roles like “The Hangover.” And even in that arena, he’s progressed from the leading man in a number of romantic comedies to serious, award-winning dramatic roles, including leads in “Silver Linings Playbook” and “American Sniper.” He’s been named one of People magazine’s Sexiest Men Alive, and is now expanding his role to be a formidable film and TV producer in his own right.

Note: Bradley Cooper was a producer for “American Sniper.” Producers are the recipients of the best picture Oscar.