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 Rugged features and a natural charm have worked for Josh Brolin, the son of actor James Brolin. He has played roles as a policeman, a hunter, and the President of the United States.Brolin was born February 12, 1968 in Santa Monica, California, to Jane Cameron (Agee), a Texas-born wildlife activist, and James Brolin. Josh was not interested at first in the lifestyle of the entertainment business, in light of his parents' divorce, and both of them being actors. However, during junior year in high school, he took an acting class to see what it was like. He played Stanley in "A Streetcar Named Desire" and became hooked. His first major screen role was as the older brother in the film The Goonies (1985), based on a story by Steven Spielberg. He then immediately moved on to work on television, taking roles on such series as Pilot (1987) and The Young Riders (1989). "Private Eye" was a chance for Brolin to play a detective. "The Young Riders" was set just before the Civil War, and was co-directed by Brolin's father, James Brolin.After The Young Riders (1989), Brolin moved back to the big screen, with mediocre success. He played a supporting role in The Road Killers (1994), but the film was not a success. He followed up with the crime film Gang in Blue (1996), the romantic film Bed of Roses (1996), the thriller film Nightwatch (1997), and appeared with his father in My Brother's War (1997). However, nothing truly stuck out, especially not the box office flop The Mod Squad (1999). The 2000s initially brought no significant change in Brolin's career. He appeared in the independent film Slow Burn (2000), the sci-if thriller Hollow Man (2000) and starred on the television series Mister Sterling (2003). In 2004, he married actress Diane Lane but later divorced in 2013.It was not until 2007 that Brolin received much acclaim for his films. He took a supporting role in the Quentin Tarantino-written Grindhouse (2007) which was a two-part film accounting two horror stories. He also played two policemen that year: corrupt officer Nick Trupo in the crime epic American Gangster (2007), and an honest police chief in the emotional drama In the Valley of Elah (2007) which starred Tommy Lee Jones and was directed by Paul Haggis. However, it was his involvement in No Country for Old Men (2007) that truly pushed him into the limelight. The film, directed by the Coen brothers, was about a man (Brolin) who finds a satchel containing two million dollars in cash. He is pursued by an unstoppable assassin (Javier Bardem, who won an Oscar for his work) and his friend, a local sheriff (Tommy Lee Jones). The film won four Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director.Brolin found high-profile work the next year, being cast as Supervisor Dan White in the film Milk (2008). His performance as the weak and bitter politician earned him an Oscar nomination, and Brolin received more praise for his fascinating portrayal of George W. Bush in the Oliver Stone film W. (2008). Despite the mediocre success of W. (2008), he was recognized as the best part of the film, and Milk (2008) was another triumph, critically and commercially.Brolin then acted in the smaller comedy Women in Trouble (2009) before landing a number of large roles in 2010. The first of these was the film based on the comic book figure Jonah Hex (2010). The film was a box office flop and critically panned, but Brolin also forged a second collaboration with legendary director Oliver Stone for Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010). Brolin played a large role alongside such young stars as Carey Mulligan and Shia LaBeouf, and older thespians such as Michael Douglas, Eli Wallach, and Frank Langella. Brolin's character was Bretton James, a top banker in the film, and also the film's chief antagonist. Brolin also appeared in Woody Allen's London-based film You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010) and a second collaboration with the Coen Brothers, which was a remake of True Grit (1969).Despite his earlier mediocre success and fame, Brolin has maintained a choosiness in his films and, recently, these choices have paid off profoundly. Hopefully, he continues this streak of good fortune that his talents have finally given him.
Bio:
Rugged features and a natural charm have worked for Josh Brolin, the son of actor James Brolin. He has played roles as a policeman, a hunter, and the President of the United States.Brolin was born February 12, 1968 in Santa Monica, California, to Jane Cameron (Agee), a Texas-born wildlife activist, and James Brolin. Josh was not interested at first in the lifestyle of the entertainment business, in light of his parents' divorce, and both of them being actors. However, during junior year in high school, he took an acting class to see what it was like. He played Stanley in "A Streetcar Named Desire" and became hooked. His first major screen role was as the older brother in the film The Goonies (1985), based on a story by Steven Spielberg. He then immediately moved on to work on television, taking roles on such series as Pilot (1987) and The Young Riders (1989). "Private Eye" was a chance for Brolin to play a detective. "The Young Riders" was set just before the Civil War, and was co-directed by Brolin's father, James Brolin.After The Young Riders (1989), Brolin moved back to the big screen, with mediocre success. He played a supporting role in The Road Killers (1994), but the film was not a success. He followed up with the crime film Gang in Blue (1996), the romantic film Bed of Roses (1996), the thriller film Nightwatch (1997), and appeared with his father in My Brother's War (1997). However, nothing truly stuck out, especially not the box office flop The Mod Squad (1999). The 2000s initially brought no significant change in Brolin's career. He appeared in the independent film Slow Burn (2000), the sci-if thriller Hollow Man (2000) and starred on the television series Mister Sterling (2003). In 2004, he married actress Diane Lane but later divorced in 2013.It was not until 2007 that Brolin received much acclaim for his films. He took a supporting role in the Quentin Tarantino-written Grindhouse (2007) which was a two-part film accounting two horror stories. He also played two policemen that year: corrupt officer Nick Trupo in the crime epic American Gangster (2007), and an honest police chief in the emotional drama In the Valley of Elah (2007) which starred Tommy Lee Jones and was directed by Paul Haggis. However, it was his involvement in No Country for Old Men (2007) that truly pushed him into the limelight. The film, directed by the Coen brothers, was about a man (Brolin) who finds a satchel containing two million dollars in cash. He is pursued by an unstoppable assassin (Javier Bardem, who won an Oscar for his work) and his friend, a local sheriff (Tommy Lee Jones). The film won four Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director.Brolin found high-profile work the next year, being cast as Supervisor Dan White in the film Milk (2008). His performance as the weak and bitter politician earned him an Oscar nomination, and Brolin received more praise for his fascinating portrayal of George W. Bush in the Oliver Stone film W. (2008). Despite the mediocre success of W. (2008), he was recognized as the best part of the film, and Milk (2008) was another triumph, critically and commercially.Brolin then acted in the smaller comedy Women in Trouble (2009) before landing a number of large roles in 2010. The first of these was the film based on the comic book figure Jonah Hex (2010). The film was a box office flop and critically panned, but Brolin also forged a second collaboration with legendary director Oliver Stone for Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010). Brolin played a large role alongside such young stars as Carey Mulligan and Shia LaBeouf, and older thespians such as Michael Douglas, Eli Wallach, and Frank Langella. Brolin's character was Bretton James, a top banker in the film, and also the film's chief antagonist. Brolin also appeared in Woody Allen's London-based film You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010) and a second collaboration with the Coen Brothers, which was a remake of True Grit (1969).Despite his earlier mediocre success and fame, Brolin has maintained a choosiness in his films and, recently, these choices have paid off profoundly. Hopefully, he continues this streak of good fortune that his talents have finally given him.
Tivia:
Has written various stories and poems based on his mother Jane Cameron Agee (died 1995).Good friends with Javier Bardem.Brolin was concerned what reception he would have on location in San Francisco for the production of Milk (2008) playing Dan White, the murderer of the city's famous gay politician, Harvey Milk. However, Brolin found he was warmly welcomed by the gay community for his participation in a film about their political hero.Once aspired to be a chef.He and father James Brolin have both played U.S. Presidents. James played Ronald Reagan, and Josh played George W. Bush.He was considered to play Batman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), before Ben Affleck was cast.Josh and longtime friend Benicio Del Toro were once told by then Miramax Films executive Meryl Poster, that they were the worst auditioners she'd ever witnessed.As of 2022, he has appeared in 4 films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: No Country for Old Men (2007), Milk (2008), True Grit (2010), and Dune (2021). No Country for Old Men (2007) won in the category.Was named after the character Josh Randall played by Steve McQueen on the television series Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958).Loves playing the stock market and is an avid day trader. He's so serious about playing Wall Street, he's got the trade station with three computer screens going simultaneously in his house in Los Angeles. He also co-created marketprobability.com, a website giving investors historical stock overviews.When he's not working on films, he enjoys racing cars and surfing.Is a huge fan of John Cassavetes, stating that he has watched A Woman Under the Influence (1974) more than 40 times.Son of actor James Brolin and Jane Cameron Agee (died 1995).Announced engagement to his girlfriend of two years, Minnie Driver. (April 2001)Has a rare distinction of appearing in five different film franchises based on five different comic book publications. He plays the Marvel Comics character Thanos in the expansive Marvel Cinematic Universe (beginning with Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)), another Marvel Comics character Cable/Nathan Summers (beginning with Deadpool 2 (2018)) in X-Men franchise , a young Agent K in Men in Black 3 (2012) in the Malibu/Marvel Comics "Men in Black" franchise, the titular character in DC Comics' Jonah Hex (2010), and Dwight McCarthy in the Dark Horse comics based film Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014).Lived on a ranch in California with Alice Adair and their two children. He spent five years performing in and directing plays at the Reflections Festival at the GeVa Theater in Rochester, New York. Brolin said, "If I'm any kind of actor now it's because of Rochester.". (1996)Hosted the highest viewed Saturday Night Live (1975) in 14 years on October 18, 2008, when Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin made a guest appearance.In May 2006, two days after being cast in the film, No Country for Old Men (2007), he crashed his motorcycle into a vehicle on Highland Avenue in Los Angeles. Luckily, he only shattered his collarbone and two weeks later, he showed up to start filming.Attended the Film Industry Workshops until the filming of The Goonies (1985), after which he went back for private coaching from Pat George and Tony Miller. His father, James Brolin, also attended the Film Industry Workshops.He was offered the role of Marcus Wright in Terminator Salvation (2009), which he turned down. The role went to Sam Worthington. Also auditioned for the role of "Wild Bill" Wharton in The Green Mile (1999), which went to Sam Rockwell.He played Eddie Mannix in Hail, Caesar! (2016) while his ex-wife Diane Lane played Mannix's wife Toni Mannix in Hollywoodland (2006).Stepson of Barbra Streisand. Ex-stepson of Jan Smithers.Was the Fox Network's choice to play Officer Tom Hanson on 21 Jump Street (1987), but producer Patrick Hasburgh preferred Johnny Depp instead.Ended engagement and relationship with actress Minnie Driver. (October 2001)Engaged to actress Diane Lane. (July 2003)His son, Trevor Brolin, sketches all his characters before filming.Father of Eden Brolin and Trevor Brolin.Auditioned for the role of "Wild Bill" Wharton in The Green Mile (1999), which went to Sam Rockwell.Trained with Sandra Seacat and Stella Adler.He won the 24th Annual Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race in Long Beach, California in April 2000 - 22 years after his father won the tournament. This took him just over 18 minutes to complete the course. He outshone 17 other celebrity and professional drivers including George Lucas, John Elway, and actresses Ashley Judd, Melissa Joan Hart and Alyson Hannigan.Has appeared with Benicio Del Toro in five films: Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Inherent Vice (2014), Sicario (2015), Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018).Older brother of Jess Brolin and older half-brother of Molly Brolin (aka Molly Elizabeth Brolin). Stepbrother of actor Jason Gould.He is of English, Swiss-German, German, Scottish, and Irish descent. His father's original family surname, Bruderlin, originates in Switzerland.Ex-stepfather of Diane Lane's daughter, Eleanor Lambert, from Lane's first marriage to Christopher Lambert.Collects the art of Malcolm Liepke and Ernst Neizvestny.Is one of 105 people invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in 2008.He was co-executive director of Geva Theatre's "Reflections" (three American plays in rotating repertory) from 1991 to 1995 with Anthony Zerbe.He was considered for the role of Johnny Rico in Starship Troopers (1997).First professional theatre role was in Forgiving Typhoid Mary in Rochester, New York.Attended the 2003 Golden Globe Awards with Diane Lane.Born on exactly the same date as Chynna Phillips (of Wilson Phillips fame).He has appeared in one film that has been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: The Goonies (1985).Born at 10:22am-PST. |
| Name: |
Josh Brolin |
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Actor,Producer,Director (IMDB) |
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All World |
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Actor,Producer,Director |
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Actor,Producer,Director |
| Model rank: |
7 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 02:57:13 |
| Height: |
5' 10?' (1.79 m) |
| Biography: |
Rugged features and a natural charm have worked for Josh Brolin, the son of actor James Brolin. He has played roles as a policeman, a hunter, and the President of the United States.Brolin was born February 12, 1968 in Santa Monica, California, to Jan |
| Trivia: |
Has written various stories and poems based on his mother Jane Cameron Agee (died 1995).Good friends with Javier Bardem.Brolin was concerned what reception he would have on location in San Francisco for the production of Milk (2008) playing Dan White, the murderer of the city's famous gay politician, Harvey Milk. However, Brolin found he was warmly welcomed by the gay community for his participation in a film about their political hero.Once aspired to be a chef.He and father James Brolin have both played U.S. Presidents. James played Ronald Reagan, and Josh played George W. Bush.He was considered to play Batman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), before Ben Affleck was cast.Josh and longtime friend Benicio Del Toro were once told by then Miramax Films executive Meryl Poster, that they were the worst auditioners she'd ever witnessed.As of 2022, he has appeared in 4 films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: No Country for Old Men (2007), Milk (2008), True Grit (2010), and Dune (2021). No Country for Old Men (2007) won in the category.Was named after the character Josh Randall played by Steve McQueen on the television series Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958).Loves playing the stock market and is an avid day trader. He's so serious about playing Wall Street, he's got the trade station with three computer screens going simultaneously in his house in Los Angeles. He also co-created marketprobability.com, a website giving investors historical stock overviews.When he's not working on films, he enjoys racing cars and surfing.Is a huge fan of John Cassavetes, stating that he has watched A Woman Under the Influence (1974) more than 40 times.Son of actor James Brolin and Jane Cameron Agee (died 1995).Announced engagement to his girlfriend of two years, Minnie Driver. (April 2001)Has a rare distinction of appearing in five different film franchises based on five different comic book publications. He plays the Marvel Comics character Thanos in the expansive Marvel Cinematic Universe (beginning with Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)), another Marvel Comics character Cable/Nathan Summers (beginning with Deadpool 2 (2018)) in X-Men franchise , a young Agent K in Men in Black 3 (2012) in the Malibu/Marvel Comics "Men in Black" franchise, the titular character in DC Comics' Jonah Hex (2010), and Dwight McCarthy in the Dark Horse comics based film Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014).Lived on a ranch in California with Alice Adair and their two children. He spent five years performing in and directing plays at the Reflections Festival at the GeVa Theater in Rochester, New York. Brolin said, "If I'm any kind of actor now it's because of Rochester.". (1996)Hosted the highest viewed Saturday Night Live (1975) in 14 years on October 18, 2008, when Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin made a guest appearance.In May 2006, two days after being cast in the film, No Country for Old Men (2007), he crashed his motorcycle into a vehicle on Highland Avenue in Los Angeles. Luckily, he only shattered his collarbone and two weeks later, he showed up to start filming.Attended the Film Industry Workshops until the filming of The Goonies (1985), after which he went back for private coaching from Pat George and Tony Miller. His father, James Brolin, also attended the Film Industry Workshops.He was offered the role of Marcus Wright in Terminator Salvation (2009), which he turned down. The role went to Sam Worthington. Also auditioned for the role of "Wild Bill" Wharton in The Green Mile (1999), which went to Sam Rockwell.He played Eddie Mannix in Hail, Caesar! (2016) while his ex-wife Diane Lane played Mannix's wife Toni Mannix in Hollywoodland (2006).Stepson of Barbra Streisand. Ex-stepson of Jan Smithers.Was the Fox Network's choice to play Officer Tom Hanson on 21 Jump Street (1987), but producer Patrick Hasburgh preferred Johnny Depp instead.Ended engagement and relationship with actress Minnie Driver. (October 2001)Engaged to actress Diane Lane. (July 2003)His son, Trevor Brolin, sketches all his characters before filming.Father of Eden Brolin and Trevor Brolin.Auditioned for the role of "Wild Bill" Wharton in The Green Mile (1999), which went to Sam Rockwell.Trained with Sandra Seacat and Stella Adler.He won the 24th Annual Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race in Long Beach, California in April 2000 - 22 years after his father won the tournament. This took him just over 18 minutes to complete the course. He outshone 17 other celebrity and professional drivers including George Lucas, John Elway, and actresses Ashley Judd, Melissa Joan Hart and Alyson Hannigan.Has appeared with Benicio Del Toro in five films: Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Inherent Vice (2014), Sicario (2015), Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018).Older brother of Jess Brolin and older half-brother of Molly Brolin (aka Molly Elizabeth Brolin). Stepbrother of actor Jason Gould.He is of English, Swiss-German, German, Scottish, and Irish descent. His father's original family surname, Bruderlin, originates in Switzerland.Ex-stepfather of Diane Lane's daughter, Eleanor Lambert, from Lane's first marriage to Christopher Lambert.Collects the art of Malcolm Liepke and Ernst Neizvestny.Is one of 105 people invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in 2008.He was co-executive director of Geva Theatre's "Reflections" (three American plays in rotating repertory) from 1991 to 1995 with Anthony Zerbe.He was considered for the role of Johnny Rico in Starship Troopers (1997).First professional theatre role was in Forgiving Typhoid Mary in Rochester, New York.Attended the 2003 Golden Globe Awards with Diane Lane.Born on exactly the same date as Chynna Phillips (of Wilson Phillips fame).He has appeared in one film that has been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: The Goonies (1985).Born at 10:22am-PST. |
| Trademarks: |
Has frequently been cast in the role of an enforcer of the law
Often plays characters with charismatic personalities who show concern for women
Low-sounding, gruffy voice
Tall and dark appearance with a stocky build
Frequently co-stars with Marley Shelton |
| Quotes: |
(On Mister Sterling (2003)) I'm so glad that show didn't go, because it was more work then I ever wanna do again, and I love film.
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(On his love of the stock market - 2007) I love the competitive part of stocks. A lot of fear and greed, that's all it is. All I see is green and red.
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(On landing No Country for Old Men (2007)) The Coen Brothers didn't pitch the project to me, actually. I had read the book first without knowing that there was a movie being made. My agent actually called me and said they were making "No Country" and explained the script to me and said, "No, no. I read the book". She sent me a couple of scenes and then I said, "I can't get out of work". I was working with Robert Rodriguez on Grindhouse (2007) and Robert and Quentin Tarantino helped put me on tape as an audition tape and sent that to the Coens. They were smitten with the lighting and not so much for me. So that was a no. It was only through my agent, Michael Cooper, who is my good friend and a great agent. He's an old time agent; there are few and far between that actually care about their clients. He kept telling Ethan Coen, 'Just meet him. I'm not going to tell you he's the one but I'm going to tell you to just meet him'. I met them on what I found out later was their last casting call and then I got the part.
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On playing George W. Bush: Why me? Why would I want to do this movie? "Why would I want to do this to my career?
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[on portraying President George W. Bush] When [Oliver Stone] came to me, I was a little insulted. I had such a visceral reaction against it. But then I read the script and I thought it was amazing. I didn't love the story but as a character - following a guy from 21 to 58 - was an incredible challenge for an actor. |
| Salaries: |
Dune (2021) - $350,000
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No Country for Old Men (2007) - $100,000 |
| Job title: |
Actor,Producer,Director |
| Others works: |
Cyndi Lauper music video "The Goonies 'R' Good Enough" (from the film The Goonies (1985)).
2010TV commercial for Mercedes-Benz |
| Spouse: |
Kathryn Boyd Brolin (September 24, 2016 - present) (2 children)Diane Lane (August 15, 2004 - November 27, 2013) (divorced)Alice Adair (1988 - 1992) (divorced, 2 children) |
| Children: |
Eden BrolinTrevor BrolinWestlyn Reign BrolinChapel Grace Brolin |
| Parents: |
James Brolin
Jane Cameron Agee
Barbra Streisand |
| Relatives: |
Jess Brolin (Sibling)
Molly Brolin (Half Sibling) |
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