Brad Pitt is a well-known American actor and film producer, who was born on December 18, 1963, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was the eldest of three children in his family and spent his early years in Springfield, Missouri.
Pitt attended the University of Missouri, where he majored in journalism and advertising.
However, he dropped out of college just two weeks before graduation to pursue a career in acting. He moved to Los Angeles and started taking acting classes, working odd jobs to support himself in the meantime.
Pitt's breakthrough role came in the 1991 film "Thelma & Louise," where he played a handsome hitchhiker who has an affair with Geena Davis' character. The role earned him widespread recognition and critical acclaim, and he soon became one of Hollywood's most sought-after leading men.
Throughout the 1990s, Pitt appeared in a string of successful films, including "A River Runs Through It," "Legends of the Fall," and "Se7en." In 1995, he was named People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive," a title he would go on to win again in 2000.
In 1998, Pitt starred in the cult classic "Fight Club," directed by David Fincher. The film was a critical and commercial success and has since become a cult classic. Pitt's performance as Tyler Durden, a charismatic anarchist who recruits Edward Norton's character into a secret fight club, is considered one of his best.
Pitt's career continued to flourish in the 2000s, with roles in blockbuster films like "Ocean's Eleven," "Troy," and "Mr. & Mrs. Smith." In 2005, he won his first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "12 Monkeys."
In addition to his successful acting career, Pitt has also established himself as a producer. He co-founded the production company Plan B Entertainment with Jennifer Aniston and Brad Grey in 2001. The company has produced a number of critically acclaimed films, including "The Departed," "Moonlight," and "12 Years a Slave," which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2014.
Pitt has also been involved in a number of high-profile relationships throughout his career. He was married to Jennifer Aniston from 2000 to 2005, and later began a relationship with Angelina Jolie, whom he met on the set of "Mr. & Mrs. Smith." The couple had six children together and were together for over a decade before their highly publicized divorce in 2016.
Despite his personal struggles, Pitt remains one of Hollywood's most respected actors and producers. He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including two Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and an Academy Award. He is also known for his philanthropy and activism, and has been involved in numerous humanitarian efforts throughout his career.