Angelina Jolie, originally known as Angelina Jolie Voight, was born on June 4, 1975. She is an acclaimed American actress, filmmaker, and philanthropist. Jolie has been recognized as one of the most influential and powerful figures in the American entertainment industry due to her public prominence.
Real Facts About Angelina Jolie
Full Name: Angelina Jolie Pitt
Gender: Female
Age: 49
Date of Birth: June 4, 1975
State of Origin: Los Angeles, California , U.S
Occupation: Actress , filmmaker, Philanthropist
Early Life and Education
Angelina Jolie Voight, born on June 4, 1975, in Los Angeles, California, is the daughter of renowned actors Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand.
Jolie initially attended Beverly Hills High School. After graduating from high school at 16 and ending her relationship, Jolie rented her own apartment and eventually returned to theater studies.
Career
Angelina Jolie began her acting career as a child and rose to prominence in the 1990s with films like “Cyborg 2” and “Hackers.” She received critical acclaim for her roles in “George Wallace,” “Gia,” and won an Academy Award for “Girl, Interrupted.”
Jolie became a leading Hollywood actress with her portrayal of Lara Croft in “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider” and continued to excel in action films such as “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” “Wanted,” and “Salt.” She also earned praise for her performances in dramas like “A Mighty Heart” and “Changeling,” receiving an Academy Award nomination for the latter. Jolie’s commercial success peaked with “Maleficent,” and she has directed and written war dramas such as “In the Land of Blood and Honey,” “Unbroken,” and “First They Killed My Father.” In 2021, she appeared in the Marvel film “Eternals” as Thena.
Marital Status
Jolie has tied the knot three times in her life. Her first marriage was to her Hackers co-star Jonny Lee Miller in 1995, but they divorced in 1999. The next year, she married Academy Award-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton, but their union ended in 2003.
Movies
- Tomb Raider Films (2001& 2003)
- Taking Lives (2004)
- Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)
- Mr and Mrs Smith (2005)
- The Good Shepherd (2006)
- Beowulf (2007)