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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]].<ref name="Diller">{{cite book|last= Mair|first= George|origyear= 1997|title= The Barry Diller Story: The Life and Times of America's Greatest Entertainment Mogul|isbn= 9780471299486|chapter= 21 Jump Street|publisher= John Wiley and Sons|page= 148}}</ref> Brolin guest-starred in an episode of the show in its first season.<ref>{{cite web |title= My Future's so Bright, I got to Wear Shades|publisher= TV.com|accessdate= 2008-09-30|url= http://www.tv.com/21-jump-street/my-futures-so-bright-i-gotta-wear-shades/episode/88464/summary.html}}</ref>
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]].<ref name="Diller">{{cite book|last= Mair|first= George|origyear= 1997|title= The Barry Diller Story: The Life and Times of America's Greatest Entertainment Mogul|isbn= 9780471299486|chapter= 21 Jump Street|publisher= John Wiley and Sons|page= 148}}</ref> Brolin guest-starred in an episode of the show in its first season.<ref>{{cite web |title= My Future's so Bright, I got to Wear Shades|publisher= TV.com|accessdate= 2008-09-30|url= http://www.tv.com/21-jump-street/my-futures-so-bright-i-gotta-wear-shades/episode/88464/summary.html}}</ref>


One of Brolin's more prominent roles early in his career was that of [[Wild Bill Hickok]] in the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] [[western (genre)|western]] TV series ''[[The Young Riders]]'', which lasted three seasons (1989-92). 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.
One of Brolin's more prominent roles early in his career was that of [[Wild Bill Hickok]] in the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] [[western (genre)|western]] TV series ''[[The Young Riders]]'', which lasted three seasons (1989-92). 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 ''[[American Gangster]]'' (2007), which grossed US$265,495,454 worldwide.<ref name="num">{{cite web|title= Hollow Man|publisher= The-Numbers|accessdate= 2008-09-30|url= http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/2000/HOLMN.php}}</ref>
His extensive film work consists mainly of supporting, villainous roles. His biggest box office success to date was ''[[American Gangster]]'' (2007), which grossed US$265,495,454 worldwide.<ref name="num">{{cite web|title= Hollow Man|publisher= The-Numbers|accessdate= 2008-09-30|url= http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/2000/HOLMN.php}}</ref>

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Josh Brolin
Brolin at Flaunt Magazine's 9th Anniversary Bash and Holiday Toy Drive, December 2007
Born
Josh J. Brolin
OccupationActor
Years active1985–present
Spouse(s)Alice Adair (1988–1992)
Diane Lane (2004–present)
AwardsNBR Award for Best Supporting Actor
2008 Milk
NYFCC Award for Best Supporting Actor
2008 Milk

Josh J. Brolin[1] (born February 12, 1968) is an American actor. He has acted in theater, film and television roles for over 23 years, and won acting awards for his roles in the films No Country for Old Men and Milk. His other notable films from 2007 to 2008 include In the Valley of Elah, and American Gangster, and W..

Biography

Early life

Brolin was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of Jane Cameron Agee, a wildlife activist and native of Corpus Christi, Texas, and actor James Brolin.[2][3] His stepmother by his father's current marriage is Barbra Streisand.

Career

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.[4] Brolin guest-starred in an episode of the show in its first season.[5]

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). 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. He loves his wife very much but does not like apples.

His extensive film work consists mainly of supporting, villainous roles. His biggest box office success to date was American Gangster (2007), which grossed US$265,495,454 worldwide.[6]

He has done extensive theatre work in Rochester, New York, and has appeared onstage 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, Ridley Scott's American Gangster and Gus van Sant's Milk.

He also starred in director Oliver Stone's 2008 film W., a biopic about key events during the life of President George W. Bush.[7] Stone pursued an initially hesitant Brolin for the role. He said of his decision to cast Brolin in the leading role:[8]

It always seemed to me that he was the right person. Although classically handsome, I think he would consider himself a character actor first and foremost, and it was in this context that I thought of him as W. Josh certainly has star appeal and could be a leading man, but I don’t think he necessarily wants to be that. I think he really enjoys disappearing into a character.

Brolin received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Gus Van Sant's biopic Milk as city supervisor Dan White, who assassinated San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone.[9] Brolin told an interviewer that costar Sean Penn, who portrayed Milk, decided to dispel any nerves the actors had about playing gay men by grabbing the bull by the horns. At the first cast dinner, which included cast-mates James Franco, Emile Hirsch and Diego Luna, Brolin said, "[Penn] walked right up and grabbed me and planted a huge one right on my lips."[10] Brolin has received critical acclaim for his performance, as well as NYFCC and NBR Awards for Best Supporting Actor and nominations for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor and a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role.

When he is not acting, Brolin is an active stock trader and is co-founder of the site MarketProbability.com.[11]

Personal life

Brolin has been married to actress Diane Lane since August 15, 2004. Brolin has two children, Trevor Mansur (b. 26 June 1988) and Eden (b. 1994) 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.[12]

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.[13][14] Of his arrest, Brolin told a reporter, "It was nice to be in jail knowing that I hadn’t done anything wrong. And it was maddening to be in jail knowing that I hadn’t done anything wrong."[15] Charges against all seven men were later dropped by Shreveport prosecutors.[16]

Filmography

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Brolin as George W. Bush in W..

References

  1. ^ According to the State of California. California Birth Index, 1905-1995. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California. Searchable at http://www.familytreelegends.com/records/39461
  2. ^ Pfefferman, Naomi (2009-02-09). "Josh Brolin Mines Emotional Depths". The Jewish Journal. Retrieved 2009-02-19. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  3. ^ Barnes, Michael (2007-11-15). "Josh Brolin is everywhere these days, including Austin". Austin 360. Retrieved 2007-11-17. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Mair, George. "21 Jump Street". The Barry Diller Story: The Life and Times of America's Greatest Entertainment Mogul. John Wiley and Sons. p. 148. ISBN 9780471299486.
  5. ^ "My Future's so Bright, I got to Wear Shades". TV.com. Retrieved 2008-09-30.
  6. ^ "Hollow Man". The-Numbers. Retrieved 2008-09-30.
  7. ^ RTÉ.ie Entertainment: Stone and Brolin to make Bush biopic
  8. ^ Kevin West (October 2008), Josh Brolin, W magazine, retrieved 2008-11-19{{citation}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  9. ^ www.imdb.com Josh Brolin page
  10. ^ Kevin West (October 2008), Josh Brolin, W magazine, retrieved 2008-11-19{{citation}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  11. ^ Sam Allis (2007-11-04). "Josh Brolin is more than just a familiar face". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2008-10-13.
  12. ^ New York Crime Headlines and Articles - NY Daily News
  13. ^ "Actor Brolin arrested after fight". BBC News. July 14, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-14.
  14. ^ "Brolin, Wright, others in film crew arrested". Associated Press. July 13, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-14.
  15. ^ Kevin West (October 2008), Josh Brolin, W magazine, retrieved 2008-11-19{{citation}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  16. ^ Attorney says charges against Brolin to be dropped Yahoo News, January 6, 2009
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