Brad Pitt – Actor, Producer, Oscar Winner
Brad Pitt (born William Bradley Pitt, December 18, 1963, in Shawnee, Oklahoma) is an American actor and film producer, one of the most prominent and awarded artists of his generation.
Early Life and Education
Brad grew up in Springfield, Missouri, in a family with two younger siblings. His father, William Alvin Pitt, owned a trucking company, while his mother, Jane Etta Pitt, worked as a school counselor. He was raised in a conservative Southern Baptist environment but later explored various spiritual paths.
He attended Kickapoo High School, where he was active in sports such as golf, swimming, and tennis, as well as in school debates and drama clubs. After high school, he enrolled at the University of Missouri, majoring in journalism with a focus on advertising. However, two weeks before graduation, he decided to leave college and move to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
Career Beginnings (1987–1993)
Upon arriving in Los Angeles, Brad took acting lessons with Roy London and worked various jobs to support himself. His early acting roles included guest appearances in TV series such as "Another World", "Dallas", and "21 Jump Street".
Brad Pitt first gained major attention with his role as J.D., a charming criminal, in the film "Thelma & Louise" (1991). This role established him as a sex symbol and opened doors to more significant projects. This was followed by roles in "A River Runs Through It" (1992) and "Legends of the Fall" (1994), which further solidified his status in Hollywood.
Rise to Fame and Acclaim
Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Brad demonstrated his versatility with roles in films such as "Se7en" (1995), "12 Monkeys" (1995), for which he won a Golden Globe and received an Oscar nomination, "Fight Club" (1999), "Snatch" (2000), and "Ocean's Eleven" (2001), including its sequels.
His ability to portray complex characters led to roles in films like "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (2008), "Inglourious Basterds" (2009), and "Moneyball" (2011), earning him multiple nominations and critical acclaim.
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Producer and Oscar Winner
In addition to acting, Brad has found success as a producer. His production company, Plan B Entertainment, is behind award-winning films such as "12 Years a Slave" (2013), which won the Oscar for Best Picture, "The Big Short" (2015), and "Moonlight" (2016).
In 2020, Brad won his first Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" (2019), directed by Quentin Tarantino.
Personal Life
Brad was married to actress Jennifer Aniston from 2000 to 2005. He then began a relationship with actress Angelina Jolie, with whom he has six children, including three adopted ones. The couple married in 2014 but divorced in 2016.
Their shared property, the Château Miraval vineyard in France, became the subject of legal disputes following the divorce.
Legacy and Influence
Brad Pitt is recognized as one of the most influential actors of his generation, known for his choice of challenging and diverse roles that reflect his dedication to the craft. His work, both in front of and behind the camera, has left a lasting mark on contemporary cinema.
