Born on December 18, 1963, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA
Grew up in Springfield, Missouri
Interesting Beginnings
Played basketball and enjoyed school journalism
Attended the University of Missouri but dropped out to pursue acting
TV Debut
Appeared in TV shows like "Dallas," "21 Jump Street," and "Growing Pains"
Breakthrough Role
Made it big in the 1991 film "Thelma & Louise" as the charming hitchhiker, J.D.
Production Company
Co-founded Plan B Entertainment in 2001
Produced critically acclaimed films like "12 Years a Slave" and "The Big Short"
Awards and Recognition
Won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" (2019)
Humanitarian Work
Co-founded the "Make It Right Foundation" for building affordable and eco-friendly homes
Involved in various charitable causes, like cancer research and environmental conservation
Multi-talented
Also works as a film producer
Did voice acting in the animated film "Megamind"
Relationships
Married to Jennifer Aniston and later to Angelina Jolie
Has six children with Angelina Jolie
Philanthropy
Supports aid efforts in areas affected by natural disasters