• 12-18-2024 - a moment in Celebrity History

  • Dec 18 2024
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12-18-2024 - a moment in Celebrity History

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  • On December 18, 1963, the iconic American actor Brad Pitt was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Born William Bradley Pitt, he grew up in Springfield, Missouri, and initially aspired to be a journalist. However, fate had other plans for him.

    After dropping out of college just two weeks before earning his degree, Pitt moved to Los Angeles in the late 1980s to pursue his passion for acting. He started his career with minor roles in television shows and movies, including a part in the popular sitcom "Friends."

    Pitt's breakout role came in 1991 with his portrayal of a charismatic drifter in the movie "Thelma & Louise." This performance caught the attention of critics and audiences alike, setting the stage for his meteoric rise in Hollywood.

    Throughout his career, Brad Pitt has starred in numerous successful and critically acclaimed films, such as "A River Runs Through It" (1992), "Interview with the Vampire" (1994), "Seven" (1995), "12 Monkeys" (1995), "Fight Club" (1999), "Ocean's Eleven" (2001), "Troy" (2004), "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" (2005), "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (2008), "Inglourious Basterds" (2009), "Moneyball" (2011), and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" (2019).

    Pitt has not only been successful as an actor but also as a producer. He co-founded the production company Plan B Entertainment, which has produced several award-winning films, including "The Departed" (2006), "12 Years a Slave" (2013), and "Moonlight" (2016).

    Throughout his career, Brad Pitt has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Award nominations for Best Actor in a Leading Role for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "Moneyball," and an Academy Award win for Best Picture as a producer for "12 Years a Slave." He has also won two Golden Globe Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award.

    Brad Pitt's birth on December 18, 1963, marked the beginning of an extraordinary journey for one of Hollywood's most iconic and talented actors, whose contributions to the world of cinema continue to captivate and inspire audiences worldwide.
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