Brad Pitt's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Brad Pitt.
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.
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: 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.
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: 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'.
2000: Named People's Sexiest Man Alive again
In 2000, Brad Pitt was named People's Sexiest Man Alive for the second time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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