History of Brad Pitt in Timeline
Brad Pitt is a highly successful American actor and film producer, considered a major figure in American cinema and one of the most influential celebrities globally. His films have grossed over $6.9 billion worldwide, earning him numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. He has consistently been recognized as one of the world's highest-paid actors and has appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and Time 100 list.
1921: Publication of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button short story
In 1921, F. Scott Fitzgerald's short story The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was published, which later served as the inspiration for the 2008 film of the same name starring Brad Pitt.
1960: Original Ocean's Eleven film release
In 1960, the original Rat Pack movie, Ocean's Eleven, was released, which was later remade in 2001 starring Brad Pitt.
December 18, 1963: Birth of William Bradley Pitt
On December 18, 1963, William Bradley Pitt was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He would later be known to the world as Brad Pitt.
1966: Birth of Douglas Pitt
In 1966, Brad Pitt's younger brother, Douglas Pitt, was born.
1969: Birth of Julie Pitt
In 1969, Brad Pitt's younger sister, Julie (née Pitt) Neal, was born.
1982: Enrolled in University of Missouri
In 1982, Brad Pitt enrolled in the University of Missouri, majoring in journalism with a focus on advertising.
1983: Publication of Ron Hansen's novel, 'The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford'
In 1983, Ron Hansen's novel, 'The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford', was published, which later inspired the 2007 film starring Brad Pitt.
May 1987: Television Debut on Another World
In May 1987, Brad Pitt made his television debut in a two-episode role on the NBC soap opera Another World.
December 1987: Guest Appearance on Trial and Error
In December 1987, Pitt had a guest appearance on the CBS sitcom Trial and Error.
1989: Appearances in Happy Together and Cutting Class
In 1989, Pitt made two motion picture appearances, one in the comedy Happy Together and another in the horror film Cutting Class, the first of Pitt's films to reach theaters.
1990: Cast in Too Young to Die?
In 1990, Pitt was cast as Billy Canton in the NBC television movie Too Young to Die?, and he also co-starred in six episodes of Glory Days and took a supporting role in The Image.
1991: Wider Recognition in Thelma & Louise
After supporting roles, Pitt gained wider recognition in 1991 for his role in Ridley Scott's Thelma & Louise.
1991: Appearance in Across the Tracks and Levi's Commercial
In 1991, Pitt appeared in the film Across the Tracks and also featured in a Levi's jeans TV commercial with the song "20th Century Boy" in the background.
1992: Role in A River Runs Through It
In 1992, Pitt played Paul Maclean in A River Runs Through It, directed by Robert Redford, marking a turning point in his career.
1992: Starring in Cool World
In 1992, Pitt starred in the film Cool World. Although it didn't further his career due to poor reviews.
1993: Role in Kalifornia and True Romance
In 1993, Pitt reunited with Juliette Lewis for Kalifornia, playing a serial killer, and appeared in True Romance as a stoner named Floyd. He also won a ShoWest Award for Male Star of Tomorrow.
1994: Portrayal of Louis de Pointe du Lac in Interview with the Vampire
In 1994, Brad Pitt portrayed Louis de Pointe du Lac in Interview with the Vampire, based on Anne Rice's 1976 novel. His performance received mixed reviews despite winning two MTV Movie Awards in 1995.
1994: Starring in Legends of the Fall
In 1994, Brad Pitt starred in Legends of the Fall, receiving his first Golden Globe Award nomination for his performance.
1994: Starring in Legends of the Fall and Interview with the Vampire
In 1994, Pitt starred in Legends of the Fall, a western, and Interview with the Vampire, a horror film, further establishing his leading man status.
1995: Starring in Seven and 12 Monkeys
In 1995, Brad Pitt starred in the crime thriller Seven and the science fiction film 12 Monkeys, receiving critical acclaim for his roles, particularly in 12 Monkeys for which he won a Golden Globe and received an Academy Award nomination.
1995: Starring in Seven
In 1995, Brad Pitt took on a leading role in the crime thriller Seven.
1995: Named People's Sexiest Man Alive
In 1995, Brad Pitt was named People's Sexiest Man Alive.
1995: Oscar-Nominated for 12 Monkeys
In 1995, Brad Pitt was nominated for an Oscar for his role in the science fiction drama 12 Monkeys.
1995: MTV Movie Awards for Interview with the Vampire
In 1995, Brad Pitt won two MTV Movie Awards for his role in the movie 'Interview with the Vampire'.
1996: Appearance in Sleepers
In 1996, Brad Pitt appeared in the legal drama Sleepers, which received mixed reviews.
1997: Starring in The Devil's Own
In 1997, Brad Pitt starred in The Devil's Own as an Irish Republican Army terrorist, requiring him to learn an Irish accent. The film received mixed reviews.
1997: Release of The Dark Side of the Sun
The film The Dark Side of the Sun, where Pitt had his first leading film role, was released in 1997 after being shelved due to the Croatian War of Independence.
1998: Starring in Meet Joe Black
In 1998, Brad Pitt had the lead role in the fantasy romance Meet Joe Black, portraying a personification of death. The film received mixed reviews.
1999: Portrayal of Tyler Durden in Fight Club and Premiere at Venice International Film Festival
In 1999, Brad Pitt played Tyler Durden in the film Fight Club, an adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's novel. He prepared for the role with boxing, taekwondo, and grappling, and even had pieces of his front teeth removed for the part. Fight Club premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in 1999 and Pitt's performance was widely praised, though the film itself divided critics.
1999: Starring in Fight Club
In 1999, Brad Pitt starred in Fight Club, which later became a cult film.
2000: Cast in Snatch
In 2000, Brad Pitt was cast in Guy Ritchie's gangster film Snatch, playing an Irish Traveller boxer. While the movie received mixed reviews, Pitt's performance was widely praised, with critics highlighting his comedic talent and distinctive accent.
2000: Named People's Sexiest Man Alive again
In 2000, Brad Pitt was named People's Sexiest Man Alive for the second time.
2000: Fight Club's cult classic status after DVD release
In 2000, despite an initial underwhelming box office performance, Fight Club achieved cult classic status following its DVD release.
November 22, 2001: Guest Appearance on Friends
On November 22, 2001, Brad Pitt guest-starred on the eighth season of Friends, playing a character with a grudge against Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston). He received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for this role.
December 2001: Starring in Ocean's Eleven
In December 2001, Brad Pitt starred as Rusty Ryan in Ocean's Eleven, a remake of the 1960 Rat Pack film. The film, featuring an ensemble cast including George Clooney and Julia Roberts, was a critical and commercial success, earning $450 million worldwide.
2001: Co-founding Plan B Entertainment
In 2001, Brad Pitt co-founded the production company Plan B Entertainment.
2001: Starring in The Mexican and Spy Game
In 2001, Brad Pitt starred in the romantic comedy The Mexican alongside Julia Roberts, which saw box office success. He also starred in the Cold War thriller Spy Game as Tom Bishop, mentored by Robert Redford's character.
2001: Starring in Ocean's Eleven
In 2001, Pitt starred in Steven Soderbergh's heist film Ocean's Eleven, which became a commercial success.
February 2002: Appearances on MTV's Jackass
In February 2002, Brad Pitt appeared in two episodes of MTV's reality series Jackass, participating in comedic stunts such as running through Los Angeles in a gorilla suit and staging his own abduction.
2003: Voice acting roles in Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas and King of the Hill
In 2003, Brad Pitt took on his first voice-acting roles, providing the voice for the titular character in the animated film Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas and for Boomhauer's brother in an episode of King of the Hill.
2003: Publication of Moneyball book
In 2003, Michael Lewis wrote the book Moneyball, which was the basis for the 2011 film starring Brad Pitt.
2004: Starring in Troy
In 2004, Brad Pitt cemented his leading man status by starring in the historical epic Troy.
2004: Starring in Troy and Ocean's Twelve
In 2004, Brad Pitt starred as Achilles in Troy, undergoing six months of sword training for the role. He also reprised his role as Rusty Ryan in Ocean's Twelve. Troy was the first film produced by Pitt's Plan B Entertainment.
2005: Previous Collaboration in Mr. & Mrs. Smith
In 2005, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie had last collaborated together in Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
2005: Starring in Mr. & Mrs. Smith
In 2005, Brad Pitt starred in Mr. & Mrs. Smith with Angelina Jolie, playing a married couple who are assassins sent to kill each other. The movie was praised for the chemistry between Pitt and Jolie and grossed $478 million worldwide.
2006: Appearance on Forbes' Celebrity 100 List
From 2006, Brad Pitt appeared on Forbes' annual Celebrity 100 list.
2006: Starring in Babel and Producing The Departed
In 2006, Brad Pitt starred in Babel alongside Cate Blanchett, receiving positive reviews. He considered it one of the best decisions of his career. The film was screened at Cannes and Toronto Film Festivals. Also in 2006, Pitt's company, Plan B Entertainment, produced The Departed, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
2006: Starring in Babel
In 2006, Brad Pitt starred in the acclaimed film Babel.
2007: Appearance on Time 100 List
In 2007, Brad Pitt appeared on the Time 100 list.
2007: Starring in Ocean's Thirteen and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
In 2007, Brad Pitt starred in Ocean's Thirteen, reprising his role as Rusty Ryan. He also starred as Jesse James in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, earning him the Volpi Cup award for Best Actor.
2007: Starring in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
In 2007, Brad Pitt starred in the acclaimed film The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.
2008: Appearance on Forbes' Celebrity 100 List
Brad Pitt appeared on Forbes' annual Celebrity 100 list in 2008.
2008: Starring in Burn After Reading and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
In 2008, Brad Pitt appeared in the black comedy Burn After Reading, his first collaboration with the Coen brothers. He was also cast as Benjamin Button in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, earning him his first Screen Actors Guild Award nomination and further Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations.
2008: Collection of Volpi Cup Award
In 2008, Brad Pitt collected the Volpi Cup award for Best Actor at the Venice International Film Festival, which he had won in 2007 for his performance in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.
2008: Oscar Nomination for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
In 2008, Brad Pitt received an Oscar nomination for his role in the fantasy romance, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
2009: Starring in Inglourious Basterds
In 2009, Brad Pitt starred in Quentin Tarantino's war film Inglourious Basterds, playing Lieutenant Aldo Raine. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and was a box office hit.
2010: Voicing Metro Man in Megamind
In 2010, Brad Pitt voiced the superhero character Metro Man in the animated feature Megamind.
2011: Producing and Appearing in The Tree of Life
In 2011, Brad Pitt produced and appeared in Terrence Malick's experimental drama The Tree of Life, which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. He also portrayed Billy Beane in Moneyball.
2011: Oscar Nomination for Moneyball as a Producer
In 2011, Brad Pitt received an Oscar nomination as a producer for Moneyball.
2011: Oscar Nomination for Moneyball
In 2011, Brad Pitt was Oscar-nominated for his role in the sports drama Moneyball.
2012: Starring in Killing Them Softly
In 2012, Brad Pitt starred as mob hitman Jackie Cogan in Andrew Dominik's Killing Them Softly, based on the novel Cogan's Trade.
2013: Starring in and Producing World War Z and Producing 12 Years a Slave
In 2013, Brad Pitt starred in and produced World War Z, a zombie apocalypse thriller. He also produced and played a small role in 12 Years a Slave, a historical drama that won Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Additionally, he had a supporting role in The Counselor.
2013: Academy Award for 12 Years a Slave as a Producer
In 2013, as a producer, Brad Pitt won the Academy Award for Best Picture for 12 Years a Slave.
October 17, 2014: Release of Fury
On October 17, 2014, the World War II film Fury, starring Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, and others, was released. The film was a critical and commercial success.
2014: Plan B Entertainment's First Television Series
In 2013-2014, Plan B Entertainment landed its first television series, Resurrection, which was picked up by ABC.
2015: Oscar Nomination for The Big Short as a Producer
In 2015, Brad Pitt received an Oscar nomination as a producer for The Big Short.
2015: Starring in By the Sea and The Big Short
In 2015, Brad Pitt starred in By the Sea, opposite his wife Angelina Jolie, which was her third directorial effort. He also starred in and produced The Big Short, which was a critical and commercial success and nominated for five Academy Awards.
2015: Starring in The Big Short
In 2015, Brad Pitt starred in the acclaimed film The Big Short.
2016: Starring in Allied
In 2016, Brad Pitt starred in Robert Zemeckis's romantic thriller Allied, playing an assassin who falls in love with a French spy during World War II.
2016: World War Z sequel announced
In 2016, a sequel to World War Z was announced but was later shelved due to budget issues.
2017: Starring in War Machine and Recurring Role on The Jim Jefferies Show
In 2017, Brad Pitt starred in the Netflix satirical war comedy War Machine, which he also produced. He also had a recurring role as a weatherman on The Jim Jefferies Show.
2017: World War Z sequel delayed and then shelved
In 2017, the World War Z sequel was delayed and eventually shelved due to budget issues.
January 2019: Favorite Film
As of January 2019, Brad Pitt stated that his favorite film of his own was The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.
2019: Starring in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Ad Astra
In 2019, Brad Pitt starred in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, winning multiple awards for his performance, including an Academy Award. He also starred in James Gray's Ad Astra.
2019: Academy Award for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
In 2019, Pitt won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
2020: Portrayal of Dr. Anthony Fauci on Saturday Night Live
In 2020, Brad Pitt portrayed Dr. Anthony Fauci on Saturday Night Live, earning him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
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