Brad Pitt Biography
Brad Pitt is one of the most recognizable and bankable stars in Hollywood history. His films have grossed over $6 billion worldwide. He won two Academy Awards — one for acting and one as a producer. His personal life, including his marriages to Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie and subsequent divorce proceedings, have made him one of the most discussed celebrities of his era.
Personal Life
Who are Brad Pitt's parents?
William Alvin Pitt, Jane Etta Hillhouse
Was Brad Pitt married?
| Name | Married | Divorced |
|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Aniston | 2000 | 2005 |
| Angelina Jolie | 2014 | ongoing |
Did Brad Pitt have children?
Brad Pitt had 6 children: Maddox Chivan Pitt, Zahara Marley Pitt, Pax Thien Pitt, Shiloh Nouvel Pitt, Knox Leon Pitt, Vivienne Marcheline Pitt.
What religion was Brad Pitt?
Brad Pitt was Christianity (raised Baptist).
What was Brad Pitt's ethnicity?
Brad Pitt was of English, German, Irish, Scottish heritage.
Career Highlights
Movies
- Thelma & Louise (1991)
- A River Runs Through It (1992)
- Se7en (1995)
- Fight Club (1999)
- Snatch (2000)
- Ocean's Eleven (2001)
- Troy (2004)
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
- Inglourious Basterds (2009)
- Moneyball (2011)
- Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)
Awards
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood)
- Academy Award for Best Picture (producer, 12 Years a Slave)
- Golden Globe Award
Facts About Brad Pitt
- He dropped out of the University of Missouri two weeks before graduating to pursue acting
- He is co-founder of Plan B Entertainment which produced 12 Years a Slave
- He adopted three children internationally with Angelina Jolie
- His divorce from Angelina Jolie has been ongoing since 2016
Brad Pitt Quotes
"I'm one of those people you hate because of genetics."
"You must lose everything in order to gain anything."
Legacy
['actor', 'hollywood', 'fight-club', 'angelina-jolie', 'oscar']
Sources
Last verified: 2026-05-19