Adrien Brody
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Gender: Male
Place of Birth: Woodhaven, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Biography:
Adrien Nicholas Brody, born April 14, 1973, is an acclaimed American actor who has left a significant mark in Hollywood. He rose to fame with his outstanding portrayal of pianist Władysław Szpilman in Roman Polanski's war drama "The Pianist" (2002). The powerful performance earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor at just 29 years old, making history as the youngest actor to win in that category. Brody also became the second American male actor to win the César Award for Best Actor for the same film.
Brody's remarkable career continues to flourish with a diverse array of roles. In "The Thin Red Line" (1998), he showcased his talent as a young soldier grappling with the horrors of war. He later portrayed residents in vastly different times and places, including a man navigating post-WWII America in "The Brutalist" (2024) for which he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and secured his second Academy Award Nomination and subsequent win for Best Actor.
In addition to his memorable film roles, Brody has worked closely with director Wes Anderson in projects such as "The Darjeeling Limited" (2007), "Fantastic Mr. Fox" (2009), "The Grand Budapest Hotel" (2014), "The French Dispatch" (2021), and the upcoming "Asteroid City" (2023). He has also portrayed legendary artist Salvador Dalí in Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris" (2011) and playwright Arthur Miller in Andrew Dominik's "Blonde" (2022).
Brody's versatility extends to television, where he played gangster Luca Changretta on the BBC series "Peaky Blinders" (2017) and NBA coach Pat Riley in the HBO sports drama "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" (2022-2023). His exceptional performances as Harry Houdini in the History Channel miniseries "Houdini" (2014) and investor Josh Aaronson in the HBO series "Succession" (2021) earned him Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
Throughout his career, Adrien Brody has proven to be a fearless actor who consistently pushes boundaries and leaves an indelible mark on the film industry.
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