Brad Pitt is a well-known American actor who started with insignificant roles in Hollywood films. Showing interest in acting from a very young age, the actor dropped out of college to pursue a career in show business. After short stints of acting in films like ’21 Jump Street ‘,’ Cutting Class’ and ‘Happy Together’, he got his big break in ‘Legends of the Fall’.
Playing the lead role in a talented ensemble cast, including famed Anthony Hopkins, his performance was well received. He then starred in Morgan Freeman’s “Seven”, gradually becoming a name for himself in the film industry.
His acting career has been a mix of ups and downs, but over the years he has shown his courage for the world and is now a sought after actor. His most notable hits have been films like “Fight Club”, “Ocean’s Eleven”, its sequels, “Troy”, “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”, “The Departed”, “Babel” and “World War Z” . This famous actor also has his own production company, “Plan B Entertainment”, which has produced some impressive films. In addition to acting, he has lent his voice to several animated characters, including “Sindbad” and “Metro Man”. This actor has impressed the world, not only for his caliber as an actor, but also for the social causes he supports and regularly contributes to. Fight Club “,” Ocean’s Eleven “, its sequels,” Troy “,” Mr. & Mrs. Smith “,” The Departed “,” Babel “and” World War Z “. This famous actor also has his own production company,” Plan B Entertainment “, which has produced some impressive films. In addition to acting, he has lent his voice to several animated characters, including “Sindbad” and “Metro Man.”
This actor has impressed the world, not only for his acting caliber, but also for the social causes he regularly supports and contributes to. Fight Club “,” Ocean’s Eleven “, its sequels,” Troy “,” Mr. & Mrs. Smith “,” The Departed “,” Babel “and” World War Z “. This famous actor also has his own production company,” Plan B Entertainment “, which has produced some impressive films. In addition to acting, he has lent his voice to several animated characters, including “Sindbad” and “Metro Man.” This actor has impressed the world, not only for his acting caliber, but also for the social causes he regularly supports and contributes to.
William Bradley Pitt was born to a truck company owner, William Alvin, and his wife, Jane Etta, a school counselor on December 18, 1963, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He later settled in Springfield, Missouri, with his family consisting of two other brothers, Doug and Julie Neal.
The young man continued his secondary education from “Kickapoo High School”. At school, he showed interest in co-curricular activities such as swimming, acting, golf, tennis and debating. In 1982, he joined the “University of Missouri” to study journalism, with a major in advertising, but left two weeks before graduating.
Career
Pitt made his acting debut in 1987, with minor roles in films such as “Less Than Zero”, “No Way Out” and “No Man’s Land”. He also appeared for two episodes on the sitcom “Another World”, which aired on the “NBC” television network.
In 1988, he had a cameo role in the film, “21 Jump Street”, after which he was cast as the lead actor for the film “The Dark Side of the Sun”. However, the film, a collaboration of US and Yugoslav producers, was not completed on schedule due to the “Croatian War of Independence”
For the next few years, he starred in small roles in films such as “Cutting Class”, “Happy Together” as well as TV series “Freddy’s Nightmares” and “Growing Pains”. However, it was his performance as a criminal “JD” in “Thelma & Louise” that gave the world an indication of his potential as an actor.
He gave some unimpressive performances in films that were box office failures. He then bagged a role in Robert Redford’s “A River Runs Through It,” in which the former played the role of Paul Maclean. The film and his portrayal have been enjoyed by both critics and audiences.
In 1994, he was part of an ensemble cast consisting of Antonio Banderas, Tom Cruise, Christian Slater and Kirsten Dunst, in the film “Interview with the Vampire”.
The same year, he played the role of Tristan Ludlow, in an adaptation of Jim Harrison’s novel, entitled “Legends of the Fall”, alongside Anthony Hopkins, Juliette Binoche, Aidan Quinn and Henry Thomas.
The following year, the talented actor was cast alongside actors Gwyneth Paltrow and Morgan Freeman, in “Seven”, as a detective trying to catch a serial killer. The film was a box office success, earning $ 327 million. He later starred in the 1995 science fiction film, ’12 Monkeys’, directed by Terry Gilliam.
The next few years, he appeared in moderately successful films such as “Sleepers”, “Meet Joe Black” and “The Devil’s Own”. He also played the role of Austrian climber Heinrich Harrer in a film called “Seven Years in Tibet”, but the film did not impress the audience.
In 1999, Brad was cast alongside famous actors Edward Norton and Helena Bonham Carter, in the film “Fight Club”. Although the film opened to a mixed reception, Norton’s alter-ego, played by Pitt, was the subject of praise.
Two years later, in 2001, “The Mexican”, a romantic comedy starring Julia Roberts, was a box office success, leading to Pitt’s next role in “Spy Game”. The thriller, directed by Tony Scott and starring Robert Redford, grossed $ 143 million.
In December 2001, the rising star had a major role in “Ocean’s Eleven” with a large cast including Matt Damon, Julia Roberts and George Clooney. The film was a smash hit at the box office with earnings of $ 450 million worldwide.
In 2003, he began lending his voice to animated films, such as “Sindbad: Legend of the Seven Seas” and “King of the Hill”.
The following year, in 2004, the talented actor played the part of Achilles in the “Iliad” inspired film, “Troy”. For the role of him, he trained extensively in sword fighting and his brief but intense performance was commendable. The same year, he appeared in “Ocean’s Twelve,” which grossed $ 362 million.
In 2005, action comedy film ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith ‘, starring Pitt and Angelina Jolie, was released and became one of the most successful films of the year, earning $ 478 million. The following year, he starred in “Babel” opposite Cate Blanchett, the film and his actor received numerous nominations for “Academy” and “Golden Globe”.
In 2006, Pitt’s production company “Plan B Entertainment” released “The Departed”. The film was directed by Martin Scorcese and starred by great actors such as Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson and Mark Wahlberg, and was awarded the Oscar for Best Picture.
A drama, titled “The Murder of Jesse James by the Cowardly Robert Ford”, starring Brad was released in 2007. The film, produced by the actor’s company, “Plan B Entertainment”, was critically acclaimed.
The notable actor was cast in the lead role in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”, a film directed by David Fincher. In the film, released in 2008, Pitt plays the role of a man in his sixties who looks younger as he gets older.
In 2009, he appeared in Quentin Tarantino’s “Inglorious Basterds” as Lieutenant Aldo Raine. The film boasts outstanding performances from all of its actors and was highly regarded by critics and viewers, earning $ 311 million.
The following year, he once again lent his voice to the animated superhero “Metro Man” in the movie “Megamind”. In 2011, he starred commendably as Billy Beane in “Moneyball” directed by Bennett Miller.
In 2013, Brad starred in box office hits such as the zombie movie “World War Z” and the Oscar Award-winning film “12 Years of Slave”. He recently starred in the war movie “Fury”.
Great works
This imposing actor is known for his strong performances in most of his films, but it’s “World War Z” that packs a punch with gorgeous acting, thrilling moments, and a sonic storyline. The film, released in 2013, was such a hit that it grossed $ 539 million at the box office, surpassing his other films such as “Ocean” Eleven “and” Mr. & Mr. Smith ‘.
Awards and achievements
In 1995, his supporting role in the science fiction film “12 Monkeys” earned him the “Golden Globe Award” as well as a nomination for an “Academy Award”.
Brad won an “Emmy Award” nomination for “Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series” for his cameo in the eighth season of the popular sitcom “Friends”.
In 2007, the famous actor won the ‘Volpi Cup’ award for ‘Best Actor’ for his performance in his company’s production, ‘The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford’. The award was presented at the 64th Venice International Film Festival.
He won several nominations for “Academy” and “Golden Globe” for his portrayal of the title character in the 2008 film, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”.
Pitt’s character Aldo Raine of “Inglorious Basterds” earned an MTV Movie Award nomination for “Best Male Performance”.
Personal life and inheritance
For brief periods early in his film career, Pitt dated co-actresses, Robin Givens, Juliette Lewis, and Jill Schoelen. From 1994 to 1997, he was in a relationship with American actress Gwyneth Paltrow.
In 2000, he married actress Jennifer Aniston, famous for “Friends”. However, after five years of marriage, the two actors decided to separate.
Subsequently following the announcement of the divorce, Brad began dating actress Angelina Jolie in 2004. However, the two, popularly known as “Brangelina“, were married on August 23, 2014. After being together for 12 years. , in September Angelina Jolie filed for divorce with Brad Pitt and announced their separation.
Together, the couple has a daughter, Shiloh Nouvel, and twins, Knox Léon and Vivienne Marcheline. They also have three adopted children, Maddox Chivan, Pax Thien and Zahara Marley. The three were born in Cambodia, Vietnam and Ethiopia, respectively.
This talented actor is also known for his humanitarian activities, particularly for causes such as stem cell research, poverty and AIDS. He is also one of the founding members of an organization called “Not On Our Watch”, along with other actors such as George Clooney, Don Cheadle and Matt Damon.
He founded another NGO called the Make It Right Foundation, which provided residential rehabilitation to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. She also founded, together with Angelina, the “Jolie-Pitt Foundation”, which has made significant monetary contributions to various charitable organizations.
Net assets
This famous American actor has a net worth of $ 240 million.
