Josh Brolin
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Gender: Male
Place of Birth: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
Biography:
Born on February 12, 1968, Josh James Brolin is an accomplished American actor who has made a significant mark in Hollywood. The son of the renowned actor James Brolin, Josh's acting talent was apparent from an early age. This was further solidified with his breakout role as Brandon Walsh in the iconic 1985 adventure film, The Goonies.
Despite some ups and downs in his career, Josh experienced a major comeback with his portrayal of the chilling hitman Anton Chigurh in the critically acclaimed crime thriller No Country for Old Men (2007). This performance garnered him a nomination for the prestigious Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. The following year, he delved into biographical drama with his portrayal of Dan White in Milk (2008), a role that added depth to an already diverse body of work.
Josh's career continued to flourish as he took on various roles across different genres, including the political dramas W. (2008) and Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010), the Western True Grit (2010), the sci-fi action film Men in Black 3 (2012), and the dark crime drama Oldboy (2013). He also showcased his versatility with roles in the comedy-drama Inherent Vice (2014) and the survival thriller Everest (2015), as well as the Hollywood satire Hail, Caesar! (2016).
However, it was Josh's portrayal of the formidable cosmic villain Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that catapulted him to a whole new level of fame. He appeared as the titanic antagonist in blockbuster films such as Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019), leaving an indelible mark on audiences around the world.
In addition to his work with Marvel, Josh has also collaborated with critically acclaimed filmmaker Denis Villeneuve multiple times. Their first collaboration was in the gritty action thriller Sicario (2015). They later reunited for the science fiction epic Dune (2021), in which Josh portrayed the iconic character Gurney Halleck, with a sequel, Dune: Part Two, set to release in 2024.
Josh's impressive career and versatile acting abilities have made him a respected figure in Hollywood, continually pushing boundaries and captivating audiences with his performances.
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