Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt, born William Bradley Pitt on December 18, 1963, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, is one of Hollywood’s most celebrated and recognizable actors. Raised in Springfield, Missouri, he developed a love for movies early on but initially pursued a degree in journalism at the University of Missouri. Just two credits short of graduating, Pitt boldly decided to move to Los Angeles to chase his dream of acting. He worked odd jobs while taking acting lessons, eventually landing minor roles on TV shows such as Dallas and Growing Pains. His breakout came with a brief but unforgettable role as a charming drifter in Thelma & Louise (1991), which catapulted him to stardom overnight.

Throughout the 1990s, Pitt established himself as a versatile actor with leading roles in films like A River Runs Through It (1992), Legends of the Fall (1994), and Interview with the Vampire (1994). He gained critical acclaim for his intense performances in Se7en (1995) and 12 Monkeys (1995), the latter earning him a Golden Globe Award and his first Academy Award nomination. By the early 2000s, Pitt had cemented his place as a Hollywood A-lister with iconic roles in Fight Club (1999), Snatch (2000), and the Ocean’s Eleven trilogy (2001–2007).

In addition to his acting career, Pitt is a respected producer through his company Plan B Entertainment, co-founding it with Jennifer Aniston and Brad Grey in 2001. The company produced critically acclaimed films like The Departed (2006), 12 Years a Slave (2013), which won the Best Picture Oscar, Moonlight (2016), and Minari (2020). As an actor, he continued to earn accolades, winning his first acting Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019).

Brad Pitt’s personal life has often been the focus of media attention, including high-profile relationships and marriages to Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie. With Jolie, he has six children, three of whom are adopted. Beyond Hollywood, Pitt is known for his humanitarian work, including substantial contributions to rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Katrina through his Make It Right Foundation. Today, he remains one of the industry’s most bankable stars and influential figures, renowned not just for his striking looks but also for his enduring talent, commitment to challenging roles, and contributions to meaningful cinema.