Brad Pitt is an American actor and film producer who has received numerous awards and nominations, including an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. He has been described by critics as one of the world's most attractive men, a label for which he has received substantial media attention.
Pitt was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on December 18, 1963. He is the son of William Alvin Pitt, a truck company owner, and Jane Etta, a school counselor. He has two older siblings, Doug and Julie, and an older sister, Julie.
Pitt attended Kickapoo High School in Springfield, Missouri, where he was a member of the golf, swimming and tennis teams. After graduating, he moved to Los Angeles, where he supported himself by working various odd jobs while studying at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
In 1987, Pitt made his film debut in the low-budget horror movie Cutting Class. The film was a box office success and helped to launch Pitt's career. He went on to appear in such films as Thelma & Louise, A River Runs Through It, Kalifornia, Interview with the Vampire, and Se7en.
In 1995, Pitt starred in the epic romance drama film Legends of the Fall, which was a box office success. He received his first Academy Award nomination for his performance in the film. The following year, he starred in the commercially successful crime drama Seven, for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
Pitt's other notable acting credits include the psychological thriller Fight Club, the heist film Ocean's Eleven, the war drama Troy, and the comedy The Big Short. In addition to his acting career, Pitt has also produced several films, including The Departed, Moneyball, and The Big Short.
In addition to his film work, Pitt is also an active philanthropist. In 2006, he established the Make It Right Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rebuilding New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward, which was devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
Brad Pitt is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation. His performances have earned him numerous awards and nominations, including an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. He is also a highly successful producer and a dedicated philanthropist.
