

It was in "Thelma and Louise" (1991) that Pitt got his break, displaying his talent - and swoon-worthy body - as the two-bit thief who seduces Geena Davis. Pitt supported himself with a series of part-time jobs, including as a chauffeur, removal man and even dressing up in a chicken suit to advertise a fast-food chain.īut from 1987 the work started to trickle in, with bit parts in television series "Dallas" and "21 Jump Street" and a few low-budget movies. The Hollywood glory is all a far cry from Pitt's early days.īorn 48 years ago in a middle-class family in Oklahoma, William Bradley Pitt studied journalism and advertising at the University of Missouri before following thousands of young Americans and heading to Hollywood.
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Pitt came into the public eye 25 years ago with a much-talked-about debut as eye-candy in the hit movie "Thelma and Louise" - and went on to become a household name.Ī three-time Oscar nominee for his acting - also twice named the "sexiest man alive" by People magazine - Pitt took home a golden statuette for best picture in 2014 as a producer of "12 Years A Slave."Īnd as half of one of the world's most famous celebrity couples - known to fans simply as "Brangelina" - he was never far from the gossip pages, up until Tuesday when it emerged that Angelina Jolie had filed for divorce. From a screen debut as a bare-chested pretty boy to the Hollywood top table, with a name that can carry an indie flick or a blockbuster, Brad Pitt has come a long way.
