History of Josh Brolin in Timeline
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.
1939: Jane Cameron Agee Born
In 1939, Jane Cameron Agee (Brolin's mother) was born.
February 12, 1968: Josh Brolin Born
On February 12, 1968, Josh James Brolin was born. He is the son of actor James Brolin.
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.
1995: Jane Cameron Agee Death
In 1995, Jane Cameron Agee (Brolin's mother) died.
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.
August 15, 2004: Married Diane Lane
On August 15, 2004, Brolin married actress Diane Lane.
December 20, 2004: Arrested on Misdemeanor Charge of Domestic Battery
On December 20, 2004, Brolin was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery after an altercation with his wife, Diane Lane, who declined to press charges.
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.
July 12, 2008: Arrested After Altercation in Shreveport
On July 12, 2008, Brolin was arrested after an altercation at the Stray Cat Bar in Shreveport, Louisiana.
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.
March 2013: Began Dating Kathryn Boyd
In March 2013, Brolin began dating Kathryn Boyd.
2013: Roles in Gangster Squad and Oldboy
In 2013, Brolin starred in Gangster Squad and Oldboy.
2013: Arrested for Public Intoxication and Subsequent Sobriety
In 2013, Brolin was arrested for public intoxication on New Year's Day, leading to a turning point in his life and his decision to become sober.
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: 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.
2014: Brolin Discussed His Youth
In a 2014 interview, Brolin discussed his youth, including being part of a surfing friendship group called the "Cito Rats" and his struggles with drug use.
March 2015: Engaged to Kathryn Boyd
In March 2015, Brolin and Kathryn Boyd became engaged.
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.
September 24, 2016: Married Kathryn Boyd
On September 24, 2016, Brolin married Kathryn Boyd.
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.
May 29, 2018: Announced Expecting First Child with Kathryn Boyd
On May 29, 2018, Brolin and Boyd announced that they were expecting their first child.
November 4, 2018: Birth of Daughter with Kathryn Boyd
On November 4, 2018, Brolin and Boyd welcomed their first daughter.
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.
December 25, 2020: Birth of Second Daughter with Kathryn Boyd
On December 25, 2020, Brolin and Boyd's second daughter was born.
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.
