History of Josh Brolin in Timeline
Josh Brolin is an American actor known for his roles in films such as "The Goonies", "No Country for Old Men", and "Milk". The son of actor James Brolin, he rose to fame as a young actor. After a period of career decline, Brolin experienced a resurgence with his performance in "No Country for Old Men" in 2007. His portrayal of Dan White in the biopic "Milk" earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
1939: Birth of Jane Cameron Agee
Josh Brolin's mother, Jane Cameron Agee, was born in 1939.
1965: Publication of The Pump House Gang
Tom Wolfe's book The Pump House Gang, which describes a 1965 Windansea Beach surfing friendship group, was published.
February 12, 1968: Birth of Josh Brolin
Josh James Brolin was born on February 12, 1968 in Santa Monica, California.
1984: Divorce of parents
Josh Brolin's parents divorced in 1984 when he was 16 years old.
1985: The Goonies is released
Josh Brolin rose to fame as a young actor for his role as Brandon Walsh in the adventure film The Goonies, released in 1985.
1985: Consideration for 21 Jump Street
Josh Brolin was considered for the role of Tom Hanson in the TV series 21 Jump Street in 1985.
1988: Brolin Marries Alice Adair
Josh Brolin married actress Alice Adair in 1988.
1989: The Young Riders
Josh Brolin landed the role of "Wild Bill" Hickok in the ABC western TV series The Young Riders, which ran for three seasons from 1989 to 1992.
1994: Brolin and Adair Divorce
Josh Brolin and Alice Adair divorced in 1994.
1994: Role in Roadflower and Winnetka Road
Josh Brolin appeared in the movie Roadflower and the TV series Winnetka Road in 1994.
1995: Death of Jane Cameron Agee
Josh Brolin's mother, Jane Cameron Agee, passed away in 1995.
2003: Mister Sterling
Josh Brolin was part of the TV series Mister Sterling, which was cancelled after a few episodes in 2003.
2003: Release of South Korean Oldboy
The original South Korean film Oldboy was released in 2003.
August 15, 2004: Brolin Marries Diane Lane
On August 15, 2004, Josh Brolin married actress Diane Lane.
December 20, 2004: Brolin Arrested for Domestic Battery
On December 20, 2004, Josh Brolin was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery following an altercation with his then-wife, Diane Lane. Lane chose not to press charges and their spokesperson claimed it was a misunderstanding.
2006: Stock Trading and No Country for Old Men
Josh Brolin was working as a stock trader full-time in 2006 when he landed the lead role in the Coen brothers' film No Country for Old Men.
2007: Success of No Country for Old Men and American Gangster
Both No Country for Old Men and American Gangster, which Josh Brolin starred in, became critical and commercial successes in 2007.
2007: Collaboration with Tommy Lee Jones
Josh Brolin and Tommy Lee Jones worked together in No Country for Old Men and In the Valley of Elah, both released in 2007.
2007: Breakthrough role in No Country for Old Men
Josh Brolin's career saw a resurgence in 2007 when he landed a starring role in the critically acclaimed crime film No Country for Old Men.
July 12, 2008: Brolin Arrested After Bar Altercation
Josh Brolin was arrested on July 12, 2008, after an altercation at the Stray Cat Bar in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was released on bail and charges against him and six other men were later dropped.
2008: First time hosting Saturday Night Live
Josh Brolin hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time, alongside musical guest Adele, in 2008.
2008: Portrayal of George W. Bush in W.
Josh Brolin starred in Oliver Stone's biopic W., portraying President George W. Bush, in 2008.
2008: Academy Award nomination for Milk
Josh Brolin was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Dan White in the biopic Milk in 2008.
2009: The People Speak
Josh Brolin executive produced and performed in the documentary film The People Speak in 2009.
December 2010: Premiere of X
Josh Brolin's directorial debut, the short film X, premiered at the first annual Union City International Film Festival in Union City, New Jersey in December 2010.
2010: Jonah Hex, True Grit, and Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
Josh Brolin starred in Jonah Hex, True Grit, and Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, all released in 2010.
April 2012: Hosting Saturday Night Live
Josh Brolin hosted Saturday Night Live in April 2012.
2012: Men in Black 3
Josh Brolin played the younger version of Agent K in Men in Black 3, released in 2012.
March 2013: Brolin Starts Dating Kathryn Boyd
Josh Brolin began dating Kathryn Boyd in March 2013.
2013: Brolin and Lane Divorce
Josh Brolin and Diane Lane divorced in 2013.
2013: Brolin Arrested for Public Intoxication; Reflects on Personal Struggles
Josh Brolin was arrested for public intoxication on New Year's Day in 2013. He later reflected on the year as a turning point and acknowledged destructive patterns in his life.
2013: Gangster Squad and Oldboy
Josh Brolin starred in Gangster Squad and Oldboy, both released in 2013.
2014: Brolin Discusses Success in Stock Trading
In 2014, Josh Brolin revealed that he had made a large amount of money through stock trading over a three-year period in his mid-20s. He co-founded a now defunct stock trading website called MarketProbability.
2014: Interview about "Cito Rats"
In a 2014 interview, Josh Brolin spoke about his youth as a member of a surfing group called the "Cito Rats" in Santa Barbara during the 1980s.
2014: Thanos casting announcement and Guardians of the Galaxy cameo
It was announced that Josh Brolin would play Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2014, and he made a cameo appearance as the character in Guardians of the Galaxy that same year.
March 2015: Brolin and Boyd Get Engaged
Josh Brolin and Kathryn Boyd got engaged in March 2015.
2015: Avengers: Age of Ultron cameo
Josh Brolin made a cameo appearance as Thanos in Avengers: Age of Ultron in 2015.
2015: Sicario
Josh Brolin starred in the action thriller Sicario, directed by Denis Villeneuve, in 2015.
September 24, 2016: Brolin Marries Kathryn Boyd
On September 24, 2016, Josh Brolin married Kathryn Boyd.
April 2017: Brolin Signs Four-Film Contract with 20th Century Fox
In April 2017, Josh Brolin signed a four-film contract with 20th Century Fox to play Nathan Summers / Cable in the X-Men film series.
May 29, 2018: Brolin and Boyd Announce Pregnancy
Josh Brolin and Kathryn Boyd announced they were expecting their first child on May 29, 2018.
November 4, 2018: Brolin and Boyd Welcome Their First Daughter
On November 4, 2018, Kathryn Boyd gave birth to their first daughter.
2018: Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Josh Brolin gained wider recognition for playing Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films Avengers: Infinity War and Deadpool 2, both released in 2018.
2018: Brolin Stars in "Deadpool 2"
Josh Brolin starred in "Deadpool 2" in 2018, marking his first appearance as Cable within his four-film contract with 20th Century Fox.
2018: Avengers: Infinity War starring role
Josh Brolin starred as Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War, released in 2018.
2019: Avengers: Endgame
Josh Brolin reprised his role as Thanos in Avengers: Endgame in 2019.
2019: Avengers: Endgame starring role
Josh Brolin reprised his starring role as Thanos in Avengers: Endgame, released in 2019.
December 25, 2020: Brolin and Boyd Welcome Their Second Daughter
Josh Brolin and Kathryn Boyd welcomed their second daughter on December 25, 2020.
2021: Dune
Josh Brolin appeared as Gurney Halleck in Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Dune, released in 2021.
2021: What If...? voice role
Josh Brolin voiced an alternate Thanos in the animated series What If...? in 2021.
March 2024: Hosting Saturday Night Live Again
Josh Brolin is scheduled to host Saturday Night Live again in March 2024.
2024: Dune: Part Two
Josh Brolin is set to reprise his role as Gurney Halleck in Dune: Part Two, scheduled for release in 2024.