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Josh Brolin Profile |
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Birth Date: February 12, 1968
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Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
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Birth Name: Joshua Brolin
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Height: 6'0"
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Biography |
Joshua Brolin is an American film
and television actor.
Josh Brolin started his career in TV movies and guest spots
on TV shows before getting a more notable role as Brand
Walsh in the Richard Donner-directed movie The Goonies
(1985). He was then offered the role of Tom Hanson in the
series 21 Jump Street but turned it down to star in the
series Private Eye (1987), which lasted half a season. The
role of Hanson instead went to Johnny Depp. Brolin
guest-starred in an episode of the show in its first season.
One of Brolin's more prominent roles early in his career was
that of Wild Bill Hickok in the ABC western TV series The
Young Riders, which lasted three seasons (1989-92). Although
an ensemble piece, his character increasingly received
significantly more screentime than his co-stars.
Two other TV series he was involved in include the Aaron
Spelling production Winnetka Road (1994) and Mister Sterling
(2003). Both series were canned after only a few episodes.
His extensive film work consists mainly of supporting,
villainous roles. His biggest box office success to date was
Paul Verhoeven's Hollow Man (2000), which grossed
US$191,200,000 worldwide.
He has done extensive theatre work in Rochester, New York,
and has appeared alongside mentor and friend Anthony Zerbe.
His most recent film work includes the Planet Terror segment
of the Quentin Tarantino/Robert Rodriguez collaboration
Grindhouse, the Coen brothers' Academy Award-winning film No
Country for Old Men, and Ridley Scott's American Gangster.
Brolin co-stars in Gus Van Sant's upcoming Harvey Milk
biopic Milk as city supervisor Dan White, who assassinated
San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk and Mayor George
Moscone.
He also starred in director Oliver Stone's 2008 film W., a
biopic about key events during the life of President George
W. Bush.
When he is not acting, Brolin is an active stock trader and
is co-founder of the site MarketProbability.com.
Brolin was born in Santa Monica, California, the son of Jane
Cameron Agee, native of Corpus Christi, Texas, and actor
James Brolin. His step-mother by his father's current
marriage is Barbra Streisand.
Brolin has been married to actress Diane Lane since August
15, 2004. Brolin has two children, Trevor Mansur (born 1988)
and Eden (born 1993) from a previous marriage to actress
Alice Adair. On December 20, 2004, Lane called the police
after an altercation with Brolin and he was arrested on a
misdemeanor charge of domestic battery. Lane declined to
press charges and the couple's spokesperson characterized
the incident as a misunderstanding.
On July 12, 2008, Brolin was arrested, along with actor
Jeffrey Wright and five other crew members of W., after an
altercation at the Stray Cat Bar in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Brolin was released after posting a cash bond of US$334. |
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Other Information |
Has lived on a ranch in California with his significant
other and their two children. He spent five years performing
in and directing plays at the Reflections Festival at the
GeVa Theater in Rochester, N.Y. Brolin said, "If I'm any
kind of actor now it's because of Rochester." [1996].
Father of Eden Brolin and Trevor Brolin.
Son of actor James Brolin and Jane Cameron Agee (died 1995).
He won the 24th Annual Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race in Long
Beach, California in April 2000 22 years after his dad won
the tournament. It 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.
Dating British actress Minnie Driver [1999-2001].
Announced engagement to girlfriend, actress Minnie Driver
[April 2001].
Stepson of Barbra Streisand.
Ended engagement and relationship, with actress Minnie
Driver [October 2001].
Attended the 2003 Golden Globes with Diane Lane.
July 2003: Engaged to actress Diane Lane.
Stepfather of Diane Lane's daughter Eleanor from Lane's
first marriage to Christopher Lambert
Collects the art of Malcolm Liepke and Ernst Niezvestny
Has son, Trevor, sketch all his characters before filming.
Has written various stories and poems based on his mother
Jane Agee (who died in 1995).
Was named after the character "Josh Randall" played by Steve
McQueen in the series "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (1958).
He was co-executive director of Geva Theatre's "Reflections"
(3 American plays in rotating repertory) from 1991 to 1995
with Anthony Zerbe.
Trained with Sandra Seacat and Stella Adler.
A huge John Cassavetes fan, stating that he has watched A
Woman Under the Influence (1974) more than 40 times.
Once aspired to be a chef.
Attended the Film Industry Workshops until the filming of
Goonies, after which he went back for private coaching from
Pat George and Tony Miller. His father, James Brolin, also
attended the Film Industry Workshops.
When he's not working on films he enjoys racing cars and
surfing.
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.
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.
Good friends with Javier Bardem.
He and father James Brolin have both played U.S. Presidents.
James played Ronald Reagan, and Josh played George W. Bush.
One of 105 people invited to join AMPAS in 2008.
Brother of Jess (b. 1972) and half-brother of Molly
Elizabeth (b. 1987).
Hosted the highest viewed Saturday Night Live in 14 years on
October 18th, 2008 when republican vice presidential
candidate Sarah Palin made a guest appearance. |
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since November 1, 2008