Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt is an American actor and film producer who made his television debut on the NBC soap opera "Another World" in 1987. Pitt's breakthrough role came with the film "Thelma & Louise" in 1991 and he went on to star in acclaimed films such as "Ocean's Eleven," "Troy," "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," "World War Z," and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." In 2001, Pitt co-founded the production company Plan B Entertainment and produced successful films like "The Departed," "12 Years a Slave," and "Moonlight," which have won the Academy Award for Best Picture. He has consistently been recognized for his work, making Forbes' annual Celebrity 100 list and the Time 100 list.

Pitt's acting career extends beyond film. He has made appearances on CBS sitcoms like "Trial and Error" and "Growing Pains," and he has also had roles on the Fox police drama "21 Jump Street" and the CBS primetime series "Dallas." Venturing into animation, Pitt voiced the character Sinbad in "Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas" and also had a guest role on the popular television series "Friends." His work in television has garnered him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

Outside of his acting and producing career, Pitt is known for his philanthropic efforts. He supports the One Campaign, an organization aimed at combating AIDS and poverty in the developing world, and has donated to various organizations in Chad and Sudan dedicated to those affected by the crisis in the Darfur region. Pitt is also one of the founders of Not On Our Watch, an organization that focuses global attention on stopping "mass atrocities". These philanthropic endeavors, along with his sustained interest in architecture and design, illustrate Pitt's commitment to making a positive impact in the world.