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Josh Brolin

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Josh Brolin: Biography

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  • Birth Place: Los Angeles, CA
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 02/12/1968, Aquarius
  • Profession: Actor; director
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Josh Brolin Fast Facts:
  • Made his film debut in 1985's The Goonies as jock Brand Walsh.
  • Played in a punk band in high school.
  • Was reportedly offered the role of Tom Hanson in 21 Jump Street, but turned it down to star in the short-lived series Private Eye. Johnny Depp took the part instead.
  • In 2000, won the 24th annual Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race, an event his father won in 1978.
  • Got interested in stock trading in 2006.
  • Was in a motorcycle accident a few weeks before filming began on 2007's No Country for Old Men, but used the pain from his cracked collarbone to connect with his character, who is shot in the film.
  • Has supported various charities to protect the oceans, including Surfrider and Oceana, since he's a longtime surfer. 
  • Josh Brolin Relationships:
  • Diane Lane - Wife
  • Eleanor Jasmine Lambert - Stepdaughter
  • Alice Adair - Ex-wife
  • Jane Cameron Agee Brolin - Mother
  • Trevor Mansur Brolin - Son
  • Molly - Half Sister
  • Jess Brolin - Brother
  • Minnie Driver - Ex-fiancée
  • James Brolin - Father
  • Barbra Streisand - Stepmother
  • Eden Brolin - Daughter
  • Josh Brolin Awards:
  • 2008 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
  • 2008 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 2008 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
  • 2007 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 2007 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Winner

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2011 Academy Awards, Josh Brolin Steve Granitz/WireImage.com
Josh Brolin, Diane Lane Steve Granitz/WireImage.com
Diane Lane, Josh Brolin Jon Kopaloff/WireImage.com
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Julianne Moore, Diane Lane, Josh Brolin Theo Wargo/WireImage.com
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