Brad Pitt (William Bradley Pitt)
Date of Birth. December 18, 1963.
Place of Birth. Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States.
Brad Pitt is one of the most celebrated American actors and film producers known for his successful career and magnetic charm.
Film Career. Brad Pitt's career has been extraordinary, marked by memorable roles and critical success. He is known for his versatility and magnetic screen presence.
Education and Training. Pitt studied journalism and advertising at the University of Missouri before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting. He attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Early Career. He began his career with small television and film roles but gained fame with "Thelma & Louise" (1991). Since then, he has worked with some of Hollywood's most prestigious directors.
Personal Life. Brad Pitt's personal life has often been the focus of media attention. He has had several high-profile relationships, including his marriage to actress Jennifer Aniston and subsequent marriage and divorce from Angelina Jolie. He has six children.
Interests and Hobbies. Besides acting, Pitt is passionate about architecture, design, and art collecting. He is involved in many charitable works and has a passion for photography.
Important Films:
"Fight Club" (1999): Brad Pitt portrays Tyler Durden in this film directed by David Fincher. The film explores the dark side of consumer society and has achieved cult status.
"12 Monkeys" (1995): Pitt was acclaimed for his portrayal of Jeffrey Goines, a psychiatric patient, in this science fiction film directed by Terry Gilliam. He received an Oscar nomination for this performance.
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (2008): Pitt plays Benjamin Button, a man who is born old and begins to age backward over the years. The film earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor.
"Inglourious Basterds" (2009): Pitt is Lieutenant Aldo Raine in this Quentin Tarantino film set during World War II. His performance was praised for its charisma and wit.
In addition to his acting career, Brad Pitt has been involved in film production through his production company, Plan B Entertainment, which has produced many successful films, including "12 Years a Slave" and "Moonlight."
Filmography
1989 - "Cutting Class" (Rospo Pallenberg)
1991 - "Thelma & Louise" (Ridley Scott)
1991 - "Johnny Suede" (Tom DiCillo)
1992 - "A River Runs Through It" (Robert Redford)
1992 - "Cool World" (Ralph Bakshi)
1993 - "Kalifornia" (Dominic Sena)
1993 - "True Romance" (Tony Scott)
1994 - "Interview with the Vampire" (Neil Jordan)
1994 - "Legends of the Fall" (Edward Zwick)
1995 - "Se7en" (David Fincher)
1995 - "12 Monkeys" (Terry Gilliam)
1996 - "Sleepers" (Barry Levinson)
1997 - "The Devil's Own" (Alan J. Pakula)
1997 - "Seven Years in Tibet" (Jean-Jacques Annaud)
1998 - "Meet Joe Black" (Martin Brest)
1999 - "Fight Club" (David Fincher)
2000 - "Snatch" (Guy Ritchie)
2001 - "The Mexican" (Gore Verbinski)
2001 - "Spy Game" (Tony Scott)
2001 - "Ocean's Eleven" (Steven Soderbergh)
2002 - "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" (George Clooney)
2003 - "Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas" (Tim Johnson, Patrick Gilmore) - Voice
2004 - "Troy" (Wolfgang Petersen)
2004 - "Ocean's Twelve" (Steven Soderbergh)
2005 - "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" (Doug Liman)
2006 - "Babel" (Alejandro González Iñárritu)
2007 - "Ocean's Thirteen" (Steven Soderbergh)
2007 - "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" (Andrew Dominik)
2008 - "Burn After Reading" (Joel Coen, Ethan Coen)
2008 - "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (David Fincher)
2009 - "Inglourious Basterds" (Quentin Tarantino)
2010 - "Megamind" (Tom McGrath) - Voice
2011 - "The Tree of Life" (Terrence Malick)
2011 - "Moneyball" (Bennett Miller)
2012 - "Killing Them Softly" (Andrew Dominik)
2013 - "World War Z" (Marc Forster)
2013 - "12 Years a Slave" (Steve McQueen)
2014 - "Fury" (David Ayer)
2015 - "By the Sea" (Angelina Jolie)
2016 - "The Big Short" (Adam McKay)
2016 - "Allied" (Robert Zemeckis)
2017 - "War Machine" (David Michôd)
2019 - "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" (Quentin Tarantino)
2019 - "Ad Astra" (James Gray)
2021 - "Bullet Train" (David Leitch)
Awards
Academy Awards (Oscars):
Best Supporting Actor: Won for "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" (2019).
He has received other nominations, including for "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford," "Moneyball," and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button".
Golden Globe Awards:
Won Golden Globes for "12 Monkeys," "Moneyball," and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood".
He has received additional nominations for his roles.
BAFTA Awards:
Received nominations and won for his roles in various films.
Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG):
Won and received nominations for his performances.
Producer:
As a producer, he won the Oscar for Best Picture with "12 Years a Slave".