Childhood and Education Journey of Brad Pitt in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Brad Pitt. A timeline of key moments.

Brad Pitt is a highly acclaimed American actor and film producer, recognized as one of the most influential celebrities globally. He has received numerous awards, including two Academy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. Pitt's films have generated over $6.9 billion worldwide, solidifying his position as a major figure in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Legacy & Impact

December 18, 1963: William Bradley Pitt's Birth

On December 18, 1963, William Bradley Pitt was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

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1966: Birth of Douglas Pitt

In 1966, Brad Pitt's younger brother, Douglas Pitt, was born.

1969: Birth of Julie (Pitt) Neal

In 1969, Brad Pitt's younger sister, Julie (Pitt) Neal, was born.

1982: Enrollment at the University of Missouri

In 1982, Brad Pitt enrolled in the University of Missouri, majoring in journalism with a focus on advertising.

October 2004: Supported John Kerry and Stem-Cell Research

In October 2004, Brad Pitt visited the University of Missouri to encourage students to vote for John Kerry in the 2004 U.S. presidential election. Later in October 2004, he publicly supported public funding for embryonic stem-cell research and endorsed Proposition 71.

2005: Relationship with Angelina Jolie

In 2005, Brad Pitt's relationship with Angelina Jolie became a prominent global celebrity story.

October 2006: Expressed Support for Same-Sex Marriage

In an October 2006 interview with Esquire, Brad Pitt said that he would marry Angelina Jolie when everyone in America is legally able to marry.

2006: Media Hype Surrounding Pregnancy with Angelina Jolie

In early 2006, intense media hype surrounded the pregnancy of Angelina Jolie with Brad Pitt, reaching what Reuters called "the point of insanity." The couple flew to Namibia for the birth of their daughter to avoid media attention.

May 2007: Donated $1 Million to Darfur Relief Organizations

In May 2007, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie donated $1 million to three organizations in Chad and Sudan dedicated to those affected by the crisis in the Darfur region.

September 2008: Donated to Campaign Against Proposition 8

In September 2008, Brad Pitt donated $100,000 to the campaign against California's Proposition 8, an initiative to overturn the state Supreme Court decision that had legalized same-sex marriage.

March 2012: Performance in '8' Play

In March 2012, Brad Pitt was featured in a performance of Dustin Lance Black's play, 8 – a staged reenactment of the federal trial that overturned California's Prop 8 ban on same-sex marriage – as Judge Vaughn Walker.

September 2012: Reaffirmed Support for Obama

In September 2012, Brad Pitt reaffirmed his support for Barack Obama, saying, "I am an Obama supporter and I'm backing his U.S. election campaign."

2013: Inability to Recognize Faces

In a 2013 interview, Brad Pitt said that his inability to recognize people's faces had become so severe that he often wanted to stay home.

September 2016: Began Attending Alcoholics Anonymous

In September 2016, Brad Pitt got sober and began attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

2016: World War Z sequel announced

In 2016, a sequel to World War Z was announced but ultimately shelved due to budget issues.

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2017: World War Z sequel delayed

In 2017, the planned sequel to World War Z was briefly delayed before being confirmed to be directed by David Fincher and ultimately shelved.

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January 2019: Favorite Film

As of January 2019, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford was Brad Pitt's favorite film.

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December 2019: Talked Addiction and Recovery with Anthony Hopkins

In December 2019, Brad Pitt wrote an article for Interview in which he talked with his Legends of the Fall and Meet Joe Black costar and fellow recovering alcoholic Anthony Hopkins about their experiences with addiction and recovery.

October 2020: Narrated Advertisement for Joe Biden's Presidential Campaign

In October 2020, Brad Pitt narrated an advertisement for Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign.

2022: Struggled with Face Blindness

In 2022, Brad Pitt said that he had struggled for years to recognize people's faces due to prosopagnosia (face blindness).

2022: Sculptures Exhibited at Sara Hildén Art Museum

In 2022, nine of Brad Pitt's sculptures were exhibited at the Sara Hildén Art Museum in Tampere, Finland, alongside works by Nick Cave and Thomas Houseago.

2023: Sculptures Exhibited at Sara Hildén Art Museum

In 2023, nine of Brad Pitt's sculptures continued to be exhibited at the Sara Hildén Art Museum in Tampere, Finland, alongside works by Nick Cave and Thomas Houseago.