Brad Pitt is an American actor and producer, born on December 18, 1963, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and raised in Springfield, Missouri. His full name is William Bradley Pitt. Pitt rose to prominence in the early 1990s with roles in films like *Thelma & Louise* (1991), in which his portrayal of a charming drifter caught the public’s attention. He quickly became one of Hollywood’s leading actors.
Pitt’s career is marked by a wide range of roles in various genres, from dramas to thrillers and comedies. Some of his notable films include *A River Runs Through It* (1992), *Legends of the Fall* (1994), *Se7en* (1995), and *Fight Club* (1999), which cemented his status as a versatile actor. He earned Academy Award nominations for his performances in *12 Monkeys* (1995), *The Curious Case of Benjamin Button* (2008), and *Moneyball* (2011). In 2020, Pitt won his first Academy Award for acting for his role in *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood* (2019), directed by Quentin Tarantino.
In addition to acting, Pitt is a successful film producer through his production company, Plan B Entertainment. Under Plan B, he has produced several critically acclaimed films, including *12 Years a Slave* (2013), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture, *The Departed* (2006), and *Moonlight* (2016).
Pitt’s personal life has been highly publicized, particularly his relationships with high-profile actresses. He was married to Jennifer Aniston from 2000 to 2005, and later to Angelina Jolie from 2014 to 2016, with whom he shares six children. The couple’s split in 2016 led to a highly publicized legal battle over custody and other matters.
Beyond acting and producing, Pitt has been involved in various charitable and humanitarian efforts, including housing reconstruction in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina through his Make It Right Foundation. His contributions to environmental causes and global poverty have also gained attention.
Brad Pitt remains one of Hollywood’s most influential and bankable stars, known for his charisma, diverse filmography, and off-screen philanthropy.