Born: 1963
Brad Pitt received widespread praise for his performances and earned multiple award nominations.
Early Life and Family:
William Bradley Pitt, known as Brad Pitt, was born on December 18, 1963, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA, to William Alvin Pitt and Jane Etta Pitt. He has two younger siblings, Douglas and Julie Neal. His family moved to Springfield, Missouri, where he spent most of his childhood.
Education and Early Career:
Pitt attended Kickapoo High School, where he was involved in sports, debating, and acting. After graduating, he attended the University of Missouri, studying journalism with a focus on advertising. However, he dropped out just two weeks before earning his degree and moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
Rise to Fame:
Pitt began his acting career with television guest appearances, but his breakout role came in 1991 with the film “Thelma & Louise,” where he played a charming drifter. This role catapulted him to stardom and established him as a leading actor in Hollywood.
Film Career:
Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Pitt starred in a series of critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, including “A River Runs Through It,” “Legends of the Fall,” “Se7en,” “Fight Club,” and “Ocean’s Eleven.” He received widespread praise for his performances and earned multiple award nominations.
Personal Life:
Pitt’s personal life has often been the subject of media attention. He has been involved in high-profile relationships with actresses such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Aniston. In 2005, he began a relationship with Angelina Jolie, whom he met on the set of “Mr. & Mrs. Smith.” They married in 2014 but divorced in 2019.
Philanthropy and Activism:
Pitt has been actively involved in various philanthropic endeavors and social causes. He co-founded the Jolie-Pitt Foundation with Angelina Jolie, focusing on humanitarian issues around the world, including poverty alleviation, healthcare, and environmental conservation. He has also been vocal about his support for LGBTQ rights and environmental sustainability.
Later Career and Legacy:
In addition to his acting career, Pitt has ventured into producing, founding the production company Plan B Entertainment. He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019). Pitt’s versatility as an actor, combined with his humanitarian efforts, has cemented his status as one of the most influential figures in Hollywood.
