Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt is an American actor and producer celebrated as one of Hollywood’s most versatile and charismatic talents. Born William Bradley Pitt on December 18, 1963, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and raised in Springfield, Missouri, he studied journalism at the University of Missouri before leaving two weeks shy of graduation to pursue acting in Los Angeles.

Pitt gained early attention with a breakout role in *Thelma & Louise* (1991) as the charming drifter JD. This launched his career, leading to acclaimed performances in films like *A River Runs Through It* (1992) and *Legends of the Fall* (1994). He solidified his status as a leading man with roles in *Se7en* (1995), *Fight Club* (1999), and *Ocean’s Eleven* (2001) and its sequels.

Known for his ability to balance blockbuster hits with nuanced, character-driven roles, Pitt earned his first Oscar nomination for *12 Monkeys* (1995) and later for *The Curious Case of Benjamin Button* (2008) and *Moneyball* (2011). He won his first Academy Award for acting in Quentin Tarantino’s *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood* (2019), playing the laid-back stuntman Cliff Booth.

As a producer through his company Plan B Entertainment, Pitt has championed critically acclaimed films like *12 Years a Slave* (2013), which won Best Picture, *Moonlight* (2016), and *The Big Short* (2015). Beyond acting, he is involved in humanitarian efforts, particularly in rebuilding New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina.

With his blend of star power, talent, and philanthropy, Brad Pitt remains one of the most respected figures in the entertainment industry.