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Josh Brolin Biography

Josh Brolin is an American actor, known for his starring role in the Coen brothers' thriller No Country for Old Men. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (for his role in the film Harvey Milk). He also played two Marvel characters: Thanos in The Avengers: Infinity War and Cable in Deadpool 2. Net worth: $45 million.

Childhood and adolescence

Josh is the eldest son of acclaimed American actor James Brolin (Catch Me If You Can, Traffic) and his wife Jane Cameron Agee. His parents divorced when the boy was sixteen years old, and in 1998 his father married Barbra Streisand. He has a younger brother, Jess, and a stepsister, Molly.

A childhood photo of Josh Brolin with his parents

The future actor spent his childhood on the mother's ranch in California. Jane was an active defender of wild animals and often sheltered monkeys, hyenas, and wolves taken from the poachers. Josh and his younger brother had to take care of the wild creatures, as evidenced by the numerous bite marks on his body. But friends loved this makeshift zoo and would eagerly show up at the ranch.

At school, Josh wasn't exactly a model student—he struggled with grades, got into fights, occasionally shoplifted, and even hijacked cars. As a teenager, he unexpectedly discovered theater (apparently influenced by his father's genes) and spent all his spare time at rehearsals, diving into school plays.

This passion captivated him so much that he enrolled in the acting studios of Stella Adler and Sandra Socket, eventually making his way into films.

Acting career

He made his debut in The Goonies in 1985, followed by a role in Collision. Over the next decade, Josh worked primarily in television, honing his craft and gaining valuable acting experience.

The debut role of Josh Brolin(The Goonies)

He deserves credit for forging his own path rather than relying on his father's fame and influence.

Josh Brolin in the movie The Young Riders

His first leading role came in The Young Riders, though it wasn't the part that would make him famous. In 2000, he played a key character in Paul Verhoeven's Hollow Man, but audience reaction fell short of expectations, and compared to Kevin Bacon, Josh remained largely unnoticed.

In 2003, Brolin played an honest senator in the TV series Mr. Sterling, but the show failed to connect with audiences.

Josh Brolin in the thriller No Country for Old Men trailer

Josh owes his breakthrough and worldwide recognition to the Coen brothers, who cast him in the lead role of the thriller No Country for Old Men (2007). Brolin delivered an excellent performance as brutal Vietnam War veteran Llewelyn Moss, who witnesses a drug deal gone wrong and takes off with a suitcase full of money. The role earned him critical acclaim, and the film deservedly won three Oscars and two Golden Globes.

Josh's next major success came with his starring role in Men in Black 3. The performance established him among Hollywood's highest-paid and most in-demand actors.

In 2008, the biographical drama Milk was released starring Sean Penn as Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in the United States. Josh Brolin played Harvey Milk's assassin, Dan White. The performance earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor, though the award ultimately went to Heath Ledger for his iconic Joker.

Josh Brolin in the role of Eddie Menics (Hail, Caesar!)

He played a major role in Robert Rodriguez's Sin City sequel; in 2015, he delivered a standout performance in the adventure drama Everest, and a year later reunited with the Coen brothers for Hail, Caesar! By age 55, the actor had achieved remarkable success with around fifty notable roles and ambitious plans ahead.

Josh Brolin in the role of Thanos in the movie The Avengers

In spring 2018, two Marvel films starring Josh Brolin hit theaters. He portrayed the villain Thanos in the blockbuster Avengers: Infinity War and played Cable in Deadpool 2. Brolin reportedly signed a four-film contract to continue playing Cable.

Josh Brolin working out in the preparation for the role of Cable in The Deadpool 2

When asked which role he preferred, Brolin replied without hesitation that he enjoyed playing Thanos more than any other character. Before filming, he had an extensive conversation with Mark Ruffalo (who plays the Hulk), who was familiar with the specifics of playing such characters but was still impressed by the role's complexity.

Imagine, I saw myself on the screen. I looked into every grimace, every eyelid movement. I looked into my eyes. It was not a drawn character, it was all about my playing.

In June 2018, Sicario: Day of the Soldado was released, starring Josh Brolin and Benicio del Toro.

Personal life of Josh Brolin

At twenty, Josh married actress Alice Eder for the first time, and they had a son Trevor and a daughter Eden. Since the actor wasn't working much at the time, he took on various jobs to provide for his family. He worked as a gardener for six months, then started a brokerage firm with a friend.

Despite his efforts, the couple couldn't save their marriage and divorced after four years. Brolin's second wife was actress Diane Lane, and they were married for nine years.

In 2015, the actor married his personal assistant, former model Kathryn Boyd, and found family happiness and understanding with her.

Josh Brolin and his third wife Kathryn Boyd

In 2014, the actor's younger brother Jess became homeless. He packed his belongings and left his father and stepmother's mansion for reasons that remain secret. He later returned to his parents, and in early 2018, journalists shared disturbing photos: he'd been diagnosed with a disease that could lead to leg amputation.

Jessi -the troublesome brother of Josh Brolin

Josh Brolin nowadays

In 2019, Brolin's next film premiered - he starred in "Avengers: Endgame." The 2020 premiere of Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" was also expected, with Brolin playing Gurney Halleck. In 2021, Marvel's animated series "What If...?" premiered, featuring Brolin's voice work.

Josh Brolin: latest news and articles

Choose Hollywood actor with the most piercing gaze

14 Aug 2022

Betty Woods

Oh, I remember with him a very old film Hollow Man. I forbade my parents to watch, and then I watched all the movie and one week I could not sleep because I was afraid that in the room there is someone with me.

2021-04-30 13:01:37
Adam Brooks

I like the choice of writers Men in Black 3 Brolin who chose the role of Kay`s agent. Somehow, magically his appearance was ideal for the role of a young Kay.

2021-04-25 15:26:00
Thelma Martin

And then all the Marvel fans tensed because Thanos entered the chat. Although behind the purple graphics in titanium from space, it`s pretty easy to make out the actor`s face if you don`t know who is playing him.

2021-04-13 22:38:38
Richard Buchanan

It is unlikely that Sony could find someone better for the role of Cable than Josh Brolin. Selection for 10 crabs out of 10.

2021-04-10 10:19:44
Maxine Cole

It just doesn`t fit into my head that Cable from Deadpool and the men from Oldman are the same actor. This range of genres in cinema is truly commendable.

2021-04-03 08:21:22

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