Josh Brolin

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Josh Brolin born?February 12, 1968
2. Where was Josh Brolin born?Santa Monica, California, USA
3. What is the debut film role?Brand in The Goonies (1985)
4. What is the academy award nomination?Best Supporting Actor for Milk (2008)
5. Who is Josh Brolin?Josh Brolin is an American actor who has played many different characters, from a fun teen in The Goonies to a powerful villain in the Marvel movies.
6. What was his first famous movie?His first well‑known role was as Brand, the older brother, in the 1985 adventure film The Goonies.

Cinematic: Relating to or characteristic of movies and filmmaking.
Biopic: A film that dramatizes the life of a real person.
Neo-Western: A modern film that uses themes, settings, or characters from classic Western movies.
Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU): A shared fictional universe centered on a series of superhero films produced by Marvel Studios.