“I always liked film as a teaching tool - a way of getting exposed to ideas that had never been presented to me. It just wasn't on the list of career options where I grew up.”

American actor and film producer

Brad Pitt is an American actor and film producer. In a career that has spanned more than 35 years, he has become a major figure in film and has received numerous honors, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and one Volpi Cup. His work as a leading actor has helped films earn more than $7.5 billion worldwide. He is known for a long and varied screen career, along with producing work that has added to his standing in the industry.