“When I first started, they were trying to get me into sitcoms - I think because I had that kind of Wonder Bread look and my hair always went into place. I kept saying, 'I'm not good at sitcoms. I don't know how to do that.'”

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.