Brad Pitt

William Bradley Pitt, more popularly known as Brad Pitt, was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on December 18, 1963. His parents are William Alvin, the owner of a trucking firm, and Jane Etta, a school counselor. He had his big break in the movie “Legends of the Fall.” He starred in “Seven,” “Fight Club,” “Ocean’s Eleven” (and its sequels), and many other blockbusters. In addition to performing and producing films, he has lent his voice to several cartoon characters such as those in “Sindbad” and “Metro Man.” Celebrate this amazing actor with us here.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

William Bradley Pitt

Nickname:

Burrata Pitto, Pitt-Bull, Brad

Birth date:

December 18, 1963

Age:

60

Zodiac Sign:

Sagittarius

Height:

5' 11"

Relationship Status:

In a relationship

Net Worth:

$300 million

William's Social Media:

Background

William Bradley Pitt was born on December 18, 1963, in Shawnee, Oklahoma to William Alvin Pitt, owner of a trucking firm, and Jane Etta Pitt, a school counselor. He took up journalism at the University of Missouri in 1982 but dropped out two weeks before graduation. Pitt first appeared in films such as “Less Than Zero,” “No Way Out,” and “No Man’s Land” in 1987.

In “Interview with the Vampire” (released in 1994), he starred with the biggest names in the industry such as Antonio Banderas, Tom Cruise, Christian Slater, and Kirsten Dunst. In 1995, he starred in “Seven” opposite Gwyneth Paltrow and Morgan Freeman. He went on to star in films like “Sleepers,” “Meet Joe Black,” and “The Devil’s Own” over the next few years and also starred in the film “Seven Years in Tibet.” He starred in “Ocean’s Eleven” in 2001. The film’s worldwide gross earnings amounted to $450 million. In “Troy” (released in 2004), he played the character of Achilles. He starred with his soon-to-be wife Angelina Jolie in 2005 in the film “Mr. & Mrs. Smith.” He was also the producer of the film “The Departed” in 2006. Martin Scorcese directed the film, which won the Academy Award for ‘Best Picture.’

He married actress Jennifer Aniston in 2000, but they later divorced. In 2014, he married Jolie but they filed for divorce in two years. The two have three biological children and three adopted children. Pitt is famous not only for his talent as an actor but also for his humanitarian work. Along with other actors such as George Clooney, Don Cheadle, and Matt Damon, he is a co-founder of the Not On Our Watch group. Lykke Li, a songwriter, is the actor’s current girlfriend.

Career timeline

1987
His Acting Debut

Pitt’s first movies include “Less Than Zero,” “No Way Out,” and “No Man’s Land.”

1988
He Plays a Lead Role

He plays his first leading role in the movie “The Dark Side of the Sun.”

2000
He Delivers a Box Office Hit

He stars in the film “Seven” with Gwyneth Paltrow and Morgan Freeman; the film is a box office success, grossing $327 million.

2001
He Stars in a Blockbuster

He stars with Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, and George Clooney in “Ocean’s Eleven,” which earns $450 million worldwide.

2006
Pitt Produces an Award-winning Film

Pitt’s production company Plan B Entertainment releases “The Departed,” which wins an Oscar for ‘Best Picture.’

2013
His Biggest Box Office Movie

“World War Z” is Pitt’s biggest box office film with earnings of $539 million.

Why We Love Brad Pitt

  1. He is generous to a fault

    He has supported several causes around the globe, from politics to health to humanitarian crises. He is known for his hefty donations to projects dedicated to combating AIDS and poverty in many countries and funding embryonic stem-cell research studies.

  2. He’s very good-looking

    He is one of the sexiest and most handsome actors you can think of. He carries himself with a different aura — you can’t help but stare at him.

  3. His views about living

    He believes in the power of the self. Pitt believes you determine your own fate. He says you have to give yourself power so that you can fulfill what you want to be in life.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. He is multi-ethnic

    Pitt has Irish, Scottish, German, Seminole, and Cherokee Indian roots.

  2. He used to be a driver

    Pitt once worked as a limousine driver.

  3. He was banned from visiting China

    His role in “Seven Years in Tibet” got him banned from visiting China.

  4. He got $30 million for a movie

    He was given a whopping talent fee of $30 million for his role in “Ocean’s Eleven.”

  5. He has a favorite candy

    Pitt’s favorite candy is Twizzlers.

Brad Pitt FAQs

Does Brad Pitt suffer from prosopagnosia?

Unfortunately, Pitt suffers from this inability to recognize faces.

With whom did Brad Pitt have the “greatest” relationship?

Pitt says his “greatest” relationship was with actress and singer Juliette Lewis.

Why does Brad Pitt eat in between scenes in shootings?

Pitt eats in between scenes because he has no time to sit and have a proper meal.

Brad Pitt’s birthday dates

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