Brad Pitt is an American actor and film producer who has established himself as one of the most successful and recognizable actors in Hollywood. Born on December 18, 1963, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, Pitt's career began in the late 1980s when he appeared in several television shows and small film roles. However, it was his breakthrough performance in the 1991 film "Thelma & Louise" that brought him widespread recognition.