Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt is an American actor, producer and philanthropist.

He first gained recognition playing a hitchhiking cowboy in the 1991 film Thelma & Louise. Pitt's first major leading roles included A River Runs Through It (1992), Legends of the Fall (1994) and Interview with the Vampire (1994).

Pitt achieved critical acclaim in the 1995 film 12 Monkeys, which earned him a Golden Globe and Academy Award nomination. His most famous films include 1999's Fight Club, 2008's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, 2013's World War Z and the Ocean's franchise. Pitt's role in 2019's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood earned him a Golden Globe award and an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. He also holds Best Picture Oscars for The Departed (2006) and 12 Years a Slave (2013), both of which he produced.

Pitt is well known for his dedication to environmental issues, including sustainable housing projects. He has also been a longtime supporter of same-sex marriage, famously saying in 2006 that he would marry then-girlfriend Angelina Jolie once same-sex marriage was legalized in America.

Pitt is also famous for his high-profile relationships with famous women, including Jolie (whom he was married to from 2014 - 2019) and Jennifer Aniston (whom he was married to from 2000 - 2005). He was named PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive in 1995 and 2000.

Full Name: William Bradley Pitt
Hometown: Shawnee, Oklahoma
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Born: 12/18/1963
Age: 58

FAQs

How did Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston meet?: Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt reportedly first met in 1994 because their managers happened to be friends. The pair remained acquaintances, but didn't go on their first date until 1998.
Who is Brad Pitt dating?: Brad Pitt is currently single.
What was Brad Pitt's breakout movie role?: Cowboy in Thelma & Louise (1991)

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