William Bradley Pitt
- Born:
- December 18, 1963, Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Actor, Film Producer
Early Life and Education
- Born to Jane Etta (née Hillhouse), a school counselor, and William Alvin Pitt, who owned a trucking company.
- Raised in Springfield, Missouri, in a conservative Christian household.
- Attended Kickapoo High School, where he participated in sports and school activities.
- Enrolled at the University of Missouri in 1982, majoring in journalism with a focus on advertising.
- Left the University of Missouri just shy of graduating, to pursue acting in Los Angeles. A hypothetical "brad pitt biography college calendar" might even mark the dates of his university tenure.
Career and Major Achievements
- Initially worked odd jobs, including driving a limousine and dressing as a chicken, while taking acting classes.
- Early television roles included appearances on shows like Dallas, Growing Pains, and 21 Jump Street.
- Breakthrough role in the film Thelma & Louise (1991).
- Established himself as a leading actor with roles in films such as A River Runs Through It (1992), Legends of the Fall (1994), and Seven (1995).
- Founded the production company Plan B Entertainment.
- Won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019).
- Plan B Entertainment has produced numerous critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, including The Departed, 12 Years a Slave, and Moonlight.
Notable Works
Filmography (Selection)
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Thelma & Louise | J.D. |
| 1994 | Legends of the Fall | Tristan Ludlow |
| 1995 | Seven | Detective David Mills |
| 1999 | Fight Club | Tyler Durden |
| 2001 | Ocean's Eleven | Rusty Ryan |
| 2004 | Troy | Achilles |
| 2005 | Mr. & Mrs. Smith | John Smith |
| 2008 | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Benjamin Button |
| 2009 | Inglourious Basterds | Lt. Aldo Raine |
| 2013 | 12 Years a Slave (Producer) | Samuel Bass |
| 2019 | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood | Cliff Booth |
Legacy and Impact
William Bradley Pitt has established himself as one of the most significant and influential actors and producers in contemporary Hollywood. His career is characterized by a diverse range of roles and a commitment to supporting innovative and impactful filmmaking through his production company, Plan B Entertainment. He has garnered numerous awards and accolades for his acting and producing work, leaving a lasting legacy on the film industry.