Josh Brolin

**Josh James Brolin**, born in Santa Monica, California, is a renowned American actor whose career spans several decades, starting in 1977. Born to actor parentage, Brolin first gained fame in his youth by playing a role in the 1985 adventure film The Goonies. However, he really began to rise after starring in the critically acclaimed crime film No Country for Old Men in 2007, which earned him multiple accolades and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Dan White in the film Milk (2008). He has continued to shine through starring roles in various films including Everest (2015), Inherent Vice (2014), Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010), as well as Marvel Cinematic Universe's (MCU) Avengers series as Thanos. Brolin's roles in MCU, as well as collaborations with Denis Villeneuve in Sicario (2015) and Dune (2021) have gained him international recognition. His personal life has had its share of highs and lows. He's been married three times, with his current wife being Kathryn Boyd. The actor has faced several legal issues, including arrests for public intoxication and domestic battery. Despite some career decline in the 1990s and early 2000s, Brolin made a spectacular comeback in the mid-2000s, gaining traction in the stock trading business alongside his acting career. He has earned critical acclaim for his roles, especially for his portrayal of Thanos in the MCU, which catapulted him to worldwide fame. Brolin has shaped an impressive career in Hollywood, demonstrating his diverse acting abilities through his different roles.