Josh Brolin_
Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Born
Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Birthplace
Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
Height
178 cm (5'10")
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouses
Alice Adair (1988-1994), Diane Lane (2004-2013)
Children
2 children: Eden Brolin, Trevor Brolin
Parents
James Brolin, Jane Cameron Agee
Education
Templeton High School, Santa Barbara High School
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Latin < Ancient Greek < Hebrew (יַעֲקֹב)
Popularity
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 18
Year context
Born in 1968 -- Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy assassinated; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Career
Career spanning 40 years (1986-2026)
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Filmography (46)
AWARDS (1)
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MTV Movie Award for Best Villain
2019
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Biography
Josh James Brolin (born February 12, 1968) is an American actor. A son of actor James Brolin, he gained fame in his youth for his role in the adventure film The Goonies (1985). After years of decline, Brolin had a resurgence with his starring role in the crime film No Country for Old Men (2007). Brolin received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for portraying Dan White in the biopic Milk (2008).
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Josh Brolin?
Josh Brolin is 58 years old, born on .
Where was Josh Brolin born?
Josh Brolin was born in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA.
What movies or shows has Josh Brolin been in?
Josh Brolin has 46 credits in our database. Notable titles include Dune: Part Three (2026), The Dog Stars (2026), Whalefall (2026), Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025), Weapons (2025).
What is Josh Brolin known for?
Josh Brolin is primarily known as an actor. Josh James Brolin (born February 12, 1968) is an American actor. A son of actor James Brolin, he gained fame in his youth for his…
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