Age, Biography, and Wiki
Josh Brolin was born on February 12, 1968, to actor James Brolin and actress Jane Cameron Agee. His early exposure to the entertainment industry set the stage for his future career. Brolin's Wikipedia page provides a comprehensive overview of his life, including his early roles and notable performances.
| Occupation | Voice Actors |
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| Date of Birth | 12 February 1968 |
| Age | 57 Years |
| Birth Place | Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Brolin stands at approximately 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall, though his exact weight and body measurements are not publicly documented. His physical appearance often complements his diverse roles in films.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Josh Brolin has been married to model and actress Kathryn Boyd since 2016. He was previously married to actress Diane Lane from 2004 to 2013 and had a short-lived marriage to Alice Adair from 1988 to 1992.
Brolin was raised on a ranch in the Adelaida area of Paso Robles, attending elementary and middle school in Templeton, California. Brolin moved to the Santa Barbara area around the age of 11, where he attended Santa Barbara High School. Brolin had little exposure to his father's acting career.
Brolin said in a 2014 interview that during his youth, he was a member of a surfing friendship group who called themselves the "Cito Rats". In his description of the group, Brolin said, "It was Santa Barbara. It was the '80s. It was punk rock. You either had the children of rich, neglectful parents or children of poor, so it was a mix. But we basically grew up the same way. I've never seen a group like that before or since." He admitted to stealing cars to pay for his drug use, which included heroin, a drug that he explained he did not like: "I mean, I never got into it and I never died from it, which is a good thing. I've had 19 friends who died. Most of those guys I grew up with, they're all dead now." Brolin later said: "The group of guys that I grew up with, 36 of them are dead. 12 are in jail. 4 are in jail and also dead. I keep careful count, all 36 dead guys. I'm from a tough environment, ya know?"
In 2009, Brolin executive produced and performed in The People Speak, a documentary feature film that uses dramatic and musical performances of the letters, diaries, and speeches of everyday Americans, based on historian Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States. The next year, Brolin wrote and directed the short film X as his directorial debut. The film is about an inmate who escapes prison to reunite with his daughter and searches for her murdered mother. It was the opening film at the first annual Union City International Film Festival in Union City, New Jersey in December 2010.
In March 2013, Brolin began dating his former assistant and model Kathryn Boyd. They became engaged in March 2015. The couple married on September 24, 2016, and announced on May 29, 2018, that they were expecting their first child. Brolin announced through Instagram on November 4, 2018, that Boyd had given birth to a daughter.
On December 20, 2004, Brolin's wife at the time, Diane Lane, called the police after an altercation with him, and Brolin was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery. Lane declined to press charges and the couple's spokesman characterized the incident as a misunderstanding.
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| Husband | Alice Adair (m. 1988-1994) Diane Lane (m. 2004-2013) Kathryn Boyd (m. 2016) |
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Net Worth and Salary
Josh Brolin's net worth is estimated to be around $45 million as of recent estimates. His salary for specific roles can vary widely; for instance, he received a minimal salary for No Country for Old Men but was significantly compensated for roles in blockbuster films like Men in Black 3 and Marvel's Avengers series.
Business and Investments
While Brolin's business ventures are not extensively publicized, his involvement in film production and real estate investments contributes to his financial stability.
Brolin's career progressed with roles in W. (2008), True Grit (2010), Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010), Men in Black 3 (2012), Oldboy (2013), Inherent Vice (2014), Everest (2015), and Hail, Caesar! (2016). He gained wider recognition for playing Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), including in the films Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019), as well as Cable in Deadpool 2 (2018). Brolin also collaborated with filmmaker Denis Villeneuve in the action thriller Sicario (2015) and in the science fiction films Dune (2021) and Dune: Part Two (2024), in which he played Gurney Halleck.
Brolin started his career in TV films and guest roles on TV shows before landing a more notable role as Brandon Walsh in the Richard Donner-directed film The Goonies (1985). Brolin was considered for the role of Tom Hanson in the series 21 Jump Street; Brolin and Johnny Depp were the finalists for the role, and the two became close and remained friends. The role ultimately went to Depp. Brolin guest-starred in an episode of the show in its first season.
Brolin played a small role in the 1994 movie Roadflower. He has implied that he turned away from film acting for years after the premiere of his second film, Thrashin', due to what he called his "horrendous" acting. For several years, Brolin appeared in stage roles in Rochester, New York, often alongside mentor and friend Anthony Zerbe. 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 Brolin was involved in include the Aaron Spelling production Winnetka Road (1994) and Mister Sterling (2003), both of which were cancelled after a few episodes.
Brolin started stock trading in his mid-20s and considered quitting acting. In 2014, Brolin explained that he made a large amount of money over a three-year period: "Fear and greed, that's all that there is. And I traded very specifically. I found momentum stocks that had room to breathe and I just grab a little of the breath." Brolin was also co-founder of a now defunct stock trading website called MarketProbability.
Social Network
Josh Brolin is active on social media platforms, occasionally sharing insights into his personal life and career milestones. His presence on platforms like Instagram allows fans to stay updated on his projects and personal interests.
In the early 2010s, Brolin would appear in a variety of big-budget studio films. He portrayed the titular character in Jonah Hex (2010), based on the DC Comics' character with the same name. Brolin would later admit that he hated the experience making the film stating that at one point they had to "[reshoot] 66 pages in 12 days", implying that the filming schedule was hectic. Brolin would go on to blame the film's failure on studio interference in the film's post-production and on director Hayward, whom he called "inexperienced" and a "bad choice (of director)." Brolin also appeared in the Coen Brother film True Grit (2010) and in Oliver Stone's Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010). In 2012, Brolin played the younger version of Tommy Lee Jones's character Kevin Brown / Agent K in Men in Black 3, which reunited both Brolin and Jones after their initial collaboration in No Country for Old Men and In the Valley of Elah, both in 2007. Brolin later starred in the 2013 film Gangster Squad, portraying a fictional World War II veteran named John O'Mara. Later that year, Brolin also portrayed Joe Doucett in Oldboy, a remake of the 2003 South Korean film of the same name. In 2014, it was announced that Brolin would play Thanos within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He portrays the character through motion capture performance, as well as voice acting. Brolin cameoed as the character in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015).
Education
Brolin's educational background is not widely documented, but his early exposure to the entertainment industry through his parents likely influenced his career path.
Josh Brolin's journey from early struggles to achieving significant financial success is a testament to his dedication and strategic career choices. His versatility as an actor continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
