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Brad Pitt

Actor and producer

Born 1963

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.

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ConnectionRoy LondonActing teacher whom Pitt credits with shaping his early craft.

ConnectionDavid FincherDirector of several collaborations and the forthcoming Cliff Booth film.

ConnectionQuentin TarantinoCliff Booth’s original film director and writer of the new screenplay.

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Heart of the Beast reaches cinemas
The official Paramount record lists a September 25 release for David Ayer’s film. Pitt plays James Belmont, a Special Forces officer stranded with his combat dog. The animal partnership is a fictional role, separate from his own pets.
25 Sept 2026Read the official film record
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Cliff Booth returns
David Fincher directs Tarantino’s screenplay; Pitt stars and produces with Ceán Chaffin. Announced IMAX opening: November 25; Netflix: December 23, 2026.
21 Sept 2026Netflix announcement
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F1 nomination
Best Picture producer nominee; no win.
15 Mar 2026Academy
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F1 streaming
Cinema release: June 27; streaming: December 12, 2025. Pitt plays Sonny Hayes and produces.
12 Dec 2025Apple record
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Making a racing film inside real Grand Prix weekends
In his Formula 1 interview with Will Buxton, Pitt discusses driving the film’s cars and the help supplied by teams and drivers. The production filmed within race weekends; the account explains the making of F1 rather than prescribing a fitness routine.
23 Jun 2025Read the original interview
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An acting Oscar for Cliff Booth
ABC records the supporting-actor win for Cliff Booth in Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood.
9 Feb 2020Original broadcaster record
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Heart of the Beast reaches cinemas

Cliff Booth returns

F1 nomination

F1 streaming

Making a racing film inside real Grand Prix weekends

An acting Oscar for Cliff Booth