Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Brad Pitt, who is he really?

By Sredna Nesegleh


Most people, especially women, recognize Brad Pitt on sight. He has classic good looks that make people turn their heads and keep coming back to the theater time after time. He has been in numerous movies over the years, including the girl power film, Thelma and Louise. He went on from the supporting role that he had in that movie to being an action star in Mr. and Mrs. Smith, with Angelina Jolie. Pitt has come a long way from his humble beginnings to become a star that is widely sought after on all fronts.

His Earliest Life

Brad Pitt is a "Christmas child" - he was born on December 18, 1963 by his parents Jane and William Pitt. His was actually named William Bradley Pitt, but later on shortened it to Brad Pitt. His parents lived in Shawnee, Oklahoma where he also grew up. His dad owned a truck company and his mom worked as a high school counselor.

Beginning His Career

The difficult phase

Like any actor, Brad Pitt, struggled to get credited movie roles. In the beginning he played in various unaccredited movie roles and he also appeared in a range of TV shows, like for example Dallas, Another World and Growing Pains. The very first movie Pitt appeared in where he got his name mentioned was in a small Yugoslavian/United States movie called The Dark Side of the Sun. From then on Pitt starter to get bigger roles - he has for example a supporting role in the popular Thelma and Louise movie from 1991.

The turning point of Brad Pitt's career is said to be the release of the 1994 movie, Interview With a Vampire. It was not well received by critics, but the public at large seemed to really enjoy it, including the teenagers, as he received two MTV awards that year. Other movies followed this one, including Legends of the Fall, Seven, and 12 Monkeys, which allowed him to win his first Golden Globe. He is still going strong with the release of movies like Ocean's Eleven, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Inglourious Basterds, and Moneyball.

The Personal Side of Harrison Ford

One thing that most people do not know much about is the personal life of Harrison Ford and this is the way that he likes it. He has been in numerous films and that puts him in the forefront of the public, but he keeps his personal life very personal. He has been in three marriages, the latest being with Calista Flockhart, and has five children and three grandchildren. He has many different interests, including aviation, social causes, politics, archaeology, and more.

The two characters of Han Solo and Indiana Jones may be what most people know him for, but he is not just about these two characters. His movies are ones that are watched time and time again, and are anticipated by many people all over the world, no matter what their age or sex. If you like movies, you are sure to want to see what Harrison Ford has to offer us next.




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