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At the start of his career, he landed roles on shows like "Dallas," before breaking into film with parts in "Thelma & Louise," "A River Runs Through It," and "Interview With the Vampire."
Over the years, he's been praised for his work in the "Ocean's" movies, "Se7en," "Moneyball," and "Twelve Monkeys." He's also a successful producer with an Oscar for "12 Years a Slave."
Despite being in the entertainment industry for decades, there are some things that fans might not know about the "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and "Ad Astra" star.
Here are 10 facts even the biggest Brad Pitt fan may not know.
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He's "not much of a crier" while watching movies, but "How to Train Your Dragon" got to him.
"How to Train Your Dragon" was released in 2010.
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Pitt volunteered to get his teeth chipped prior to filming "Fight Club."
Brad Pitt in "Fight Club."
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He enjoys producing more than acting.
Brad Pitt is an actor and producer.
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He dropped out of college to pursue acting, just two credits shy of achieving a journalism degree.
Brad Pitt in September 1999.
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Pitt says he often eats onscreen because he likes to stay busy.
Brad Pitt portrated Rusty Ryan in the "Ocean's" franchise.
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He has a pilot's license and said that ex-wife Angelina Jolie "got me into it."
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's split was revealed in 2016.
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Pitt said that "strippers changed my life" and helped pave the way for his acting career.
Before being an established actor, Brad Pitt was a driver for strippers.
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His favorite candy is Twizzlers.
Brad Pitt likes Twizzlers.
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Pitt's favorite movie he's ever participated in is "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Fordone," which he called "the worst-performing."
Brad Pitt in "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Fordone."
Warner Bros.
"Saturday Night Fever" is one of his favorite movies.
John Travolta in "Saturday Night Fever."
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