Here's how movie star and Oscar-winning producer Brad Pitt rose to fame

Brad Pitt arrived in Hollywood nearly two decades ago. Today, he's one of the most recognizable faces in the world.

While looks may have nabbed him some early roles, it took great ambition, talent, and the ability to swivel between acting and producing to create a career that could stand the test of time.

Pitt has starred in many of the most enduring and beloved movies in entertainment history, including "Thelma and Louise," "Interview with the Vampire," "Moneyball," "A River Runs Through It," and "Ocean's Eleven."

As with any Hollywood heart throb, Pitt's personal life has sold a great number of magazines. He has been attached to some of the biggest actresses in the entertainment business, from Gwyneth Paltrow to Jennifer Aniston, and soon-to-be-ex-wife Angelina Jolie.

Here's how this Missouri kid found his way to Hollywood and rose to fame: