Brad Pitt
Overview
Brad Pitt (born William Bradley Pitt, December 18, 1963) is an American actor and film producer. He began gaining attention in Hollywood in the early 1990s and established himself as a global star through diverse works such as 'Thelma & Louise', 'Interview with the Vampire', and 'Fight Club'. Beyond acting, he founded the production company Plan B Entertainment, producing Academy Award-winning Best Picture films like 'The Departed', '12 Years a Slave', and 'Moonlight', and is regarded as an influential figure in Hollywood.
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Early Life and Career
Brad Pitt was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and grew up in Springfield, Missouri. He studied journalism at the University of Missouri but, before graduating, pursued his passion for acting and moved to Los Angeles. He initially built his career with TV dramas and minor roles, gaining attention for his supporting role in the 1991 film 'Thelma & Louise'. He later took leading roles in 'A River Runs Through It' and 'Legends of the Fall', establishing himself as a rising star in Hollywood.
Peak of Acting Career
From the mid-1990s to the early 2000s, Brad Pitt starred in commercially successful and critically acclaimed films such as 'Se7en', '12 Monkeys', 'Fight Club', and the 'Ocean's Eleven' series. Notably, he won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for '12 Monkeys', and 'Fight Club' became a cult classic. In the late 2000s, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button', and in 2019, he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood', officially recognizing his acting prowess.
Activities as a Film Producer
In 2001, Brad Pitt founded Plan B Entertainment with Jennifer Aniston and Brad Grey. The company produced three Academy Award-winning Best Picture films—'The Departed' (2006), '12 Years a Slave' (2013), and 'Moonlight' (2016)—growing into one of Hollywood's most successful production companies. He also consistently supports works with social messages, such as 'The Big Short' and 'Ad Astra', as well as independent films, contributing to the film industry.
Personal Life and Social Activities
Brad Pitt attracted significant public attention for his marriages to Jennifer Aniston (2000–2005) and Angelina Jolie (2014–2019). He has six children with Jolie, and their custody disputes after the divorce made headlines. He is also active in social causes, participating in various charitable activities such as earthquake relief, poverty eradication, and environmental protection. In 2006, he co-founded a foundation with Angelina Jolie to expand humanitarian aid.
Latest Trends
As of 2024 and 2025, Brad Pitt continues to be actively engaged. In 2024, he starred in the Apple TV+ series 'Dams', marking his first lead role in a TV series, a drama set in the world of Formula One (F1) that generated high expectations. In 2025, he is set to appear in director Joseph Kosinski's film 'F1', playing a racing driver. Plan B Entertainment is pursuing various projects through a partnership with Netflix, focusing particularly on documentaries and works addressing social issues. Personally, his divorce lawsuit with Angelina Jolie was finalized at the end of 2024, and reports indicate he is concentrating on rebuilding relationships with his children.
Related Topics
- [[Angelina Jolie]]
- [[Hollywood actors]]
- [[Academy Awards]]
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