Career Timeline of Josh Brolin: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Josh Brolin built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Josh Brolin is an American actor, son of James Brolin, who initially gained recognition for his role in 'The Goonies' (1985). After a period of relative quiet, he experienced a career resurgence with a leading role in 'No Country for Old Men' (2007). He earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Dan White in the biopic 'Milk' (2008), solidifying his status as a respected actor.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1985: Role in The Goonies

In 1985, Brolin landed a notable role as Brandon Walsh in The Goonies.

1989: Role in The Young Riders

In 1989, Brolin played "Wild Bill" Hickok in the ABC western TV series The Young Riders.

1994: Role in Roadflower

In 1994, Brolin played a role in Roadflower and was involved in Winnetka Road.

2003: Oldboy

Brolin later starred in the 2013 film Gangster Squad, portraying a fictional World War II veteran named John O'Mara. Later that year, Brolin also portrayed Joe Doucett in Oldboy, a remake of the 2003 South Korean film of the same name.

2003: Role in Mister Sterling

In 2003, Brolin was involved in Mister Sterling.

2006: Trading Stocks Full Time

By 2006, Brolin was trading stocks full time.

2007: Men in Black 3

In 2007 Brolin collaborated with Tommy Lee Jones in No Country for Old Men and In the Valley of Elah.

2007: Role in No Country for Old Men

In 2007, Brolin booked the lead role in No Country for Old Men and a part in American Gangster.

2008: Roles in W.

In 2008, Brolin had roles in W.

2008: Hosted Saturday Night Live

In 2008, Brolin hosted Saturday Night Live.

2009: The People Speak

In 2009, Brolin executive produced and performed in The People Speak.

December 2010: Directed Short Film X

In December 2010, Brolin's short film X was the opening film at the Union City International Film Festival.

2010: Appearances in Jonah Hex, True Grit and Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps

In 2010, Brolin appeared in Jonah Hex, True Grit and Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.

2010: Roles in True Grit and Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps

In 2010, Brolin had roles in True Grit and Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.

April 2012: Hosted Saturday Night Live

In April 2012, Brolin hosted Saturday Night Live.

2012: Role in Men in Black 3

In 2012, Brolin had a role in Men in Black 3.

2013: Role in Oldboy

In 2013, Brolin had a role in Oldboy.

2013: Roles in Gangster Squad and Oldboy

In 2013, Brolin starred in Gangster Squad and Oldboy.

2014: Stock Trading

In 2014, Brolin explained that he made a large amount of money over a three-year period due to stock trading.

2014: Role in Inherent Vice

In 2014, Brolin had a role in Inherent Vice.

2014: Announced as Thanos in MCU, Guardians of the Galaxy

In 2014, Brolin was announced as Thanos within the Marvel Cinematic Universe and cameoed in Guardians of the Galaxy.

2015: Avengers: Age of Ultron

In 2015, Brolin cameoed as Thanos in Avengers: Age of Ultron.

2015: Roles in Everest and Sicario

In 2015, Brolin had roles in Everest and Sicario.

2016: Role in Hail, Caesar!

In 2016, Brolin had a role in Hail, Caesar!.

April 2017: Signed Four-Film Contract with 20th Century Fox

In April 2017, Brolin signed a four-film contract with 20th Century Fox to portray Cable in the X-Men film series.

2018: Roles in Avengers: Infinity War and Deadpool 2

In 2018, Brolin played Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War and Cable in Deadpool 2.

2018: Starring Role as Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War

In 2018, Brolin starred as Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War, receiving critical acclaim for his performance.

2018: Deadpool 2

In 2018, Brolin's first installment within that contract was Deadpool 2.

February 2019: Joined the cast of Dune

In February 2019, Brolin joined the cast of Denis Villeneuve's Dune as Gurney Halleck.

2019: Role in Avengers: Endgame

In 2019, Brolin played Thanos in Avengers: Endgame.

2019: Starring Role as Thanos in Avengers: Endgame

In 2019, Brolin reprised his role as Thanos in Avengers: Endgame, which was filmed back-to-back with Infinity War.

2021: Role in Dune

In 2021, Brolin played Gurney Halleck in Dune.

2021: What If...? series

In 2021, Brolin voiced an alternate Thanos in What If...? series.

April 2022: Starred in Outer Range

In April 2022, Brolin starred as Royal Abbot in the Amazon Prime Video series Outer Range and also serves as an executive producer.

March 2024: Hosted Saturday Night Live

In March 2024, Brolin hosted Saturday Night Live.

March 2024: Premiere of Dune: Part Two

In March 2024, Dune: Part Two premiered to rave reviews.

June 3, 2024: Joined cast of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

On June 3, 2024, it was announced that Brolin had joined the cast of Rian Johnson's Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.

2024: Role in Dune: Part Two

In 2024, Brolin played Gurney Halleck in Dune: Part Two.

2024: Publication of 'From Under the Truck: A Memoir'

In 2024, Josh Brolin's memoir, 'From Under the Truck: A Memoir', was published by HarperCollins Publishers in New York, USA, offering insights into his life and experiences.