Brad Pitt — Full Biography | Nazaara Box

🧒 Early Life & Education

Born: December 18, 1963, Shawnee, Oklahoma
Parents: William Alvin Pitt and Jane Pitt
Raised: Springfield, Missouri
Education: University of Missouri, studied Journalism and Advertising

Brad Pitt grew up in a conservative household, actively participated in sports and school theater, and dropped out two weeks before graduation to pursue acting in Los Angeles.

🎬 Career Beginnings (1987–1990)

• First appeared in Less Than Zero (1987)
• Breakthrough role: Cowboy in Thelma & Louise (1991)
• Early lead roles: A River Runs Through It, Kalifornia, Cool World

🌟 Stardom (1991–2000)

• Critically acclaimed in Interview with the Vampire, Legends of the Fall
• Golden Globe win for 12 Monkeys (1995)
• Iconic role in Fight Club (1999)

💼 Blockbusters & Production (2001–2013)

• Starred in: Ocean’s Eleven series, Troy, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, World War Z
• Founded Plan B Entertainment — produced The Departed, 12 Years a Slave, Moonlight, The Big Short
• Oscar nods: Benjamin Button, Moneyball

🎥 Recent Work (2019–Present)

• Won Best Supporting Actor for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)
• Starred in: Ad Astra, Bullet Train, Wolfs
• Filming Formula 1 movie for Apple TV+

🌍 Philanthropy

• Co-founded Jolie-Pitt Foundation (2006)
• Founded Make It Right Foundation — built green homes in New Orleans
• Supports AIDS research, environmental causes, and refugee relief

🏆 Awards & Honors

• Academy Awards: 2 wins (Supporting Actor, Producer), multiple nominations
• Golden Globes, BAFTAs, SAG: Multiple wins and nominations
• One of Time’s most influential people; known for leveraging fame for humanitarian impact

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Personal Life

• Married to Jennifer Aniston (2000–2005), Angelina Jolie (2014–2019)
• Father of six children (biological and adopted) with Jolie
• Family is active in philanthropy; donated to children’s hospitals and cancer centers

🎯 Summary

From Hollywood heartthrob to Oscar-winning producer and philanthropist, Brad Pitt has cemented his place as a versatile and influential figure. Whether on screen or off, his legacy continues to inspire worldwide.

Sources: Wikipedia, Outlook India, Biography.com