10/13/2012

Brad Pitt, who is he really?

By Sredna Nesegleh


There is no way around it - Brad Pitt is a handsome man. He has for about seven years, constantly been on the top ten list of most sexy men in the world, moving up or down a few places every year. But it is not just the good looks which make Mr. Pitt a very interesting man. He has starred in many films over the years, for example the blockbuster hit from 2005 Mr. and Mrs. Smith together with his wife Angelina Jolie. However as for any actor the way to success is long and difficult and even Brad Pitt had a hard time breaking through in the beginning.

Early Years

Jane and William Pitt had William Bradley "Brad" Pitt on December 18, 1963. He was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma and his mom worked as a high school counselor, and his dad owned a truck company. Although the life of a Hollywood star was probably very far from their imagination when he was born, he began his acting career doing high school musicals at the local high school. He went on to attend the University of Missouri and almost graduated with an advertising degree. Los Angeles was calling, however, and he moved just two weeks shy of getting his degree.

Starting a Career

Even though he did not get a job doing voice-overs, he did not let it stop him. He got an opportunity to do smaller roles for Columbia Pictures via the New Talent program, where he made $150 a week. There were many uncredited roles during this time, but he did finally get his name credited in his role in the western, A Time for Killing. Many other movie roles followed, including some in television, such as Gunsmoke, Ironside, American Style, Kung Fu, and Love, American Style. He was not happy with the roles that he was given, so he decided that he needed to find another way to support his family, by becoming a self-taught carpenter. His carpentry skills led him to work for George Lucas, who became integral in his future success.

Making Cabinets and Making Movies

The turning point of Brad Pitt's career is said to be the release of the 1994 movie, Interview With a Vampire. It was not well received by critics, but the public at large seemed to really enjoy it, including the teenagers, as he received two MTV awards that year. Other movies followed this one, including Legends of the Fall, Seven, and 12 Monkeys, which allowed him to win his first Golden Globe. He is still going strong with the release of movies like Ocean's Eleven, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Inglourious Basterds, and Moneyball.

The movie there Brad Pitt establishes himself as a real actor and where people really start to notice him is in the 1994 movie, Interview With a Vampire. The movie did not get very good reviews, but the masses loved the movie - especially teenagers liked in, which can be seen by the fact that Pitt won two MTV awards that year. Afterwards the movies started following each other. In the years after 1994 Brad Pitt starred in movies such as Legends of the Fall, Seven, and 12 Monkeys, Ocean's Eleven, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Inglourious Basterds, and Moneyball. He won his first Golden Globe award with 12 Monkeys.

One thing that most people do not know much about is the personal life of Harrison Ford and this is the way that he likes it. He has been in numerous films and that puts him in the forefront of the public, but he keeps his personal life very personal. He has been in three marriages, the latest being with Calista Flockhart, and has five children and three grandchildren. He has many different interests, including aviation, social causes, politics, archaeology, and more.

Since 2005, Brad Pitt has been in a relationship with Angelina Jolie. They have six children together. He has been in several other relationships before that, including a five year marriage to Jennifer Aniston, but his commitment to Jolie and their children has been very strong. From his start in uncredited roles to his guest spots on television shows, Brad Pitt has come a long way in his career. He is a much sought out actor by both movie producers and by paparazzi, but manages to keep much of his family life under wraps to ensure that he kids have as normal a life as possible. This dedication to family is something that can be admired about Brad Pitt and his wife, Angelina Jolie. From Thelma and Louise to The Case of Benjamin Button, Brad Pitt is one actor that you want to be sure to keep an eye on far into the future.




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