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William Bradley Pitt is one of the most admired and influential American actors of his generation. He was born in 1963 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and raised in a conservative religious family alongside his younger brother and sister. As a student, Brad was active in sports, debates, and school competitions, showing both discipline and charisma. He studied journalism and advertising at university, but shortly before graduating he moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. 

His early work included small television roles, but his breakthrough came in Thelma & Louise in 1991, where his brief appearance instantly attracted attention. This success was followed by strong performances in Interview with the Vampire, Legends of the Fall, and Se7en, proving his range and screen presence. His role in 12 Monkeys earned him a Golden Globe Award and his first Academy Award nomination, while Fight Club, where he starred together with Ed Norton, became one of the most iconic films of his career. Later hits such as Ocean’s Eleven, Troy, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith further established him as a global star.

In addition to acting, Pitt is a respected producer, with projects including The Departed, The Tree of Life, and 12 Years a Slave. He was married to Jennifer Aniston, and then to Angelina Jolie, with whom he has six children. Brad Pitt is widely known for his professionalism, charm, and lasting impact on modern cinema.

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