Verified biography · current role
Brad Pitt Biography
Brad Pitt is an American actor and producer raised in Springfield, Missouri. He studied journalism at the University of Missouri before leaving for Los Angeles; early jobs helped him find acting teacher Roy London. Thelma & Louise brought him wider attention, followed by A River Runs Through It, Legends of the Fall, Se7en and Twelve Monkeys. His collaborations with David Fincher continued through Fight Club and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, while the Ocean’s films, Troy, Mr. & Mrs. Smith and World War Z established his range in large productions. His work also includes voice roles in Sinbad, Megamind and Happy Feet Two, and documentary narration. He shares a Best Picture Oscar as a producer of 12 Years a Slave and won the supporting-actor Oscar for Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. Television producing includes The Normal Heart, The Underground Railroad, 3 Body Problem and Adolescence. F1 The Movie paired his performance as Sonny Hayes with a producing credit. Heart of the Beast opened in September 2026; his return as Cliff Booth in David Fincher’s film is announced for November and December.
Biography · sourced and maintained
About Brad Pitt
Full name: William Bradley Pitt
Brad Pitt is an American actor and producer raised in Springfield, Missouri. He studied journalism at the University of Missouri before leaving for Los Angeles; early jobs helped him find acting teacher Roy London. Thelma & Louise brought him wider attention, followed by A River Runs Through It, Legends of the Fall, Se7en and Twelve Monkeys. His collaborations with David Fincher continued through Fight Club and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, while the Ocean’s films, Troy, Mr. & Mrs. Smith and World War Z established his range in large productions. His work also includes voice roles in Sinbad, Megamind and Happy Feet Two, and documentary narration. He shares a Best Picture Oscar as a producer of 12 Years a Slave and won the supporting-actor Oscar for Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. Television producing includes The Normal Heart, The Underground Railroad, 3 Body Problem and Adolescence. F1 The Movie paired his performance as Sonny Hayes with a producing credit. Heart of the Beast opened in September 2026; his return as Cliff Booth in David Fincher’s film is announced for November and December.
People also ask
Questions about Brad Pitt
Where did Brad Pitt grow up?
He grew up in Springfield, Missouri, after his family moved from Oklahoma.
Sources: Parade
What did Brad Pitt study?
He studied journalism at the University of Missouri and left before graduating to move to Los Angeles.
Sources: Parade
Which book has Brad Pitt discussed?
He discussed Blood Meridian in an archival profile and said he read Moneyball while developing its film adaptation. Catalogue editions are references.
Sources: Vanity Fair · Backstage · Penguin Random House / Modern Library · W. W. Norton & Company
What music has Brad Pitt mentioned?
His historical interview names Frank Ocean and Marvin Gaye’s Here, My Dear.
Sources: GQ
What skincare product has Brad Pitt said he uses?
He named The Cream in a 2022 direct interview during the Le Domaine launch. His financial connection to the brand is relevant context.
Sources: iO Donna
Has Brad Pitt personally identified a fragrance?
His launch interview records a dislike of strong ambient scents. The CHANEL campaign and joking signature-scent answer do not establish a named perfume he wears.
Sources: CHANEL / PR Newswire · Glamour UK
Which Oscars has Pitt won?
Producing: 12 Years a Slave (2014). Supporting actor: Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2020).
Sources: Academy · ABC / Steve Dove
What is Brad Pitt’s current film work?
Heart of the Beast opened in September 2026. The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth has announced November IMAX and December Netflix dates.
Sources: Paramount Pictures · Netflix Tudum
Television producing credits?
The Normal Heart, The Underground Railroad, 3 Body Problem and Adolescence.
Sources: Television Academy
F1 producing credit?
Yes; Apple lists actor and producer.
Sources: Apple TV
Verified personal social handle?
None located in this review.
Sources: Paramount Pictures · Netflix Tudum · Apple TV