Biography
Who is Brad Pitt?
Early life and real name
William Bradley Pitt was born on December 18, 1963, in Shawnee, United States. His parents were William Alvin Pitt and Jane Etta Hillhouse. The family soon relocated to Springfield, Missouri, where he grew up alongside his brother Douglas Pitt. Raised in a conservative Christian household, he attended Kickapoo High School, where he participated in swimming, tennis, golf, debate, and musicals.
After finishing high school, Brad Pitt enrolled at the University of Missouri in 1982 to study journalism with a focus on advertising. Just two weeks before completing his degree requirements, he decided to leave school and move to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film. He took odd jobs while taking acting lessons and studying under acting coach Roy London.
How Brad became famous
Brad Pitt started his career with uncredited film roles and television appearances in shows like Another World, Growing Pains, and Dallas. He gained widespread recognition for his supporting role as a small-time criminal in the Ridley Scott road film Thelma & Louise in 1991. This role helped establish him as a recognizable face in cinema.
Following that breakthrough, he secured leading roles in major productions such as A River Runs Through It in 1992, Legends of the Fall in 1994, and the crime thriller Seven in 1995. These performances helped him transition away from simple heartthrob parts into more complex, character-driven roles that showed his acting range.
Career highlights
Throughout his extensive career, Brad Pitt has starred in numerous box-office hits and critically acclaimed films. Some of his most well-known projects include Fight Club in 1999, the Ocean's film trilogy starting in 2001, Troy in 2004, Mr. & Mrs. Smith in 2005, and Inglourious Basterds in 2009. He also earned Academy Award nominations for his work in 12 Monkeys, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and Moneyball.
In 2001, he co-founded the production company Plan B Entertainment. As a producer, he won the Academy Award for Best Picture for 12 Years a Slave. Later in his career, he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of a stuntman in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Family and relationships
Brad Pitt has been involved in several high-profile relationships that drew intense media coverage throughout his career. His romantic partners and spouses over the years have included Juliette Lewis, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jennifer Aniston. He shares three children with Angelina Jolie, named Shiloh Jolie, Knox Jolie-Pitt, and Vivienne Jolie.
Beyond his acting and producing work, he has maintained a significant presence in popular culture. He was named Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine and has been featured on major cultural lists published by Forbes and Time magazines.
Birthday and age
Brad Pitt was born on December 18, 1963, which makes Brad 62 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Brad shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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