Josh Brolin
Josh Brolin
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Josh James Francis Brolin is an American actor known professionally as Josh Brolin.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on February 12, 1968, in Santa Monica, California. Still active and alive as of this writing.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American by birth; Actor by profession.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in a show business family was a defining aspect of Josh Brolin's life. His mother, Jane Cameron Agee, was an actress, and his father, James Brolin, is also an actor known for his work on the TV series "Marcus Welby, M.D." and films like "Evan Almighty." The family moved to Los Angeles when Josh was a child, and he attended Temple City High School.
Brolin's interest in acting began at a young age. He started out as a model before transitioning into acting. His early roles were mostly uncredited or small parts in television series and films, such as "The Goonies" (1985) where he played Brand Walsh.
Major Accomplishments
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Josh Brolin's breakthrough role came when he was cast as Jeff Stryker in the TV series "Cosby." His performance earned him a nomination for an Emmy Award. However, his most notable role to date is that of Elliot Moore in the film "Milk" (2008), for which he received critical acclaim and an Independent Spirit Award nomination.
Brolin's portrayal of Llewelyn Moss in "No Country for Old Men" (2007) also garnered widespread recognition. He was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award and won the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor.
Notable Works or Actions
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"W." (2008): Brolin played President George W. Bush, earning him an Academy Award nomination.
"True Grit" (2010): He portrayed Tom Chaney in this Coen brothers' adaptation of the classic novel.
"Sicario" (2015) and its sequel: Brolin's character, Matt Graver, is a key figure in these crime thrillers.
"Avengers: Endgame" (2019): He played Thanos in this Marvel superhero film.
Impact and Legacy
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Josh Brolin's acting career has been marked by his versatility. From dramatic roles like those in "Milk" and "No Country for Old Men," to more lighthearted performances in films like the "Avengers" franchise, he has demonstrated a wide range of acting capabilities.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Josh Brolin's ability to take on complex characters and bring them to life is part of what makes him so memorable. His dedication to his craft and willingness to challenge himself have earned him both critical acclaim and commercial success.
Quotes by Josh Brolin
Josh Brolin's insights on:
When I was in jail I could only think about what the average person has to go through – the person who has no power to go to the press or no money to hire a lawyer.
I got picked on a lot. I was a complete geek in school. I had braces. I didn’t have the hot girlfriend. I wasn’t ever sought after. I was a stocky, awkward kid who got laughed off the tennis court when I tried that.
You might be an interested guy, an interested reported then I get to know you and then I know you’re this also and you’re this also and you may hide it in a certain way. That’s what I love.
There’s always been violence in movies, and there will always be violence in movies. Whether it lends to the one psychotic that’s out there, thinking the worst thoughts you could possibly thing, is always going to be a mystery.
You’ve got this guy who refuses to die for some reason whether it be a physical or metaphysical reason or spiritual reason so you can do anything. You can kill off anybody and you can still bring them back because he’s kind of half there and half in reality, you know?
As an actor, doing it for 30 years, with every movie, you’re trying to figure out a way to make it more naturalistic and more organic to humanity. When you have lines like, “Never let the monster out,” it’s hard.
I grew up, especially as an actor thinking that I had to move to New York to be a good actor. But after a while you start to live the world a little bit and you start to appreciate where you’re from.
I only took a high school acting class because there was no other class I wanted to take. I loved it, but I was always against acting as a profession. I didn’t like the monetary fluctuations I saw.