5 Interesting Facts about Brad Pitt, Best Supporting Actor Oscar 2020
The 2020 Oscars just took place (9/2) local time at the Dolby Theater, Los Angeles, United States. One of the memorable moments was when the audience and fans cheered for Brad Pitt's win for Best Supporting Actor.
The 56-year-old actor managed to beat other nominees such as Tom Hanks (A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood), Anthony Hopkins (The Two Popes), Al Pacino (The Irishman), and Joe Pesci (The Irishman).
In addition to his achievements, this father of 6 children apparently keeps various unique stories that are rarely known to the public, you know. Want to know any facts? Here we summarize 5 interesting facts about Brad Pitt.
First Oscar for acting in two decades
Brad Pitt has graced the small and big screen since the 90s. But this is the first time he has won an Oscar for his acting skills in the Best Supporting Actor category for his role in Quentin Tarantino's film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Brad Pitt has also been nominated for an Oscar 7 times since 1996. Previously, Pitt won the Best Picture award at the same event as one of the producers of the historical-drama film 12 Years a Slave. Of course the award that Pitt received today is a big stepping stone during his almost three decades of career in the Hollywood film industry as an actor.
Drop Out from University
Who would have thought, it turns out that Brad Pitt had studied journalism at the University of Missouri, United States. He then decided to stop to focus more on pursuing his dream in acting. What's even more surprising is that Pitt dropped out just 2 weeks before he finished his studies. What he really needed to do was work on one more paper as a graduation requirement.
Although he had admitted to regretting his decision, it seems that Brad Pitt's choice to enter the entertainment world was the right one. This choice also led him to the door to success as it is today.
Have a Pilot License
Apart from being a talented actor, Brad Pitt is also an accomplished pilot. One of the types of aircraft he has is a World War II Supermarine aircraft. Pitt had an interest in ancient planes, after he was cast in Fury, an action film about World War II.
According to The Daily Mail, Brad Pitt trained and earned a pilot's certificate from the Boultbee Aviation Academy in Oxford.
Brad Pitt ad blocked in Malaysia
In 2002, the Malaysian public was excited because a car advertisement that made Brad Pitt a model was banned in Malaysia. The reason is because the Malaysian government considers the advertisement an “insult to Asians” because it can instill a sense of inferiority. The Malaysian government at that time said Malaysians and Asians were no less handsome, so there was no need to hire white actors. It's all right.
Philanthrope
Brad Pitt is known as a philanthropist. He contributed to more than 40 campaigns to support vulnerable groups and groups in need. These include the United Nations Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the United Nations Agency for Assistance and Support for Children (UNICEF). As of 2019, he and his ex-wife, Angelina Jolie, have donated a total of more than 41 million US dollars. (ERA)
