Josh Brolin
Josh Brolin is an American actor known for rugged, intense performances in both blockbusters and prestige films.
He gained prominence in the 2000s with roles in *No Country for Old Men* and *Milk*, and later became recognizable to mainstream audiences as the villain Thanos in Marvel's *Avengers* films.
Son of actor James Brolin, he has built a career playing weathered, morally complex characters across westerns, thrillers, and superhero franchises.
Gem-bearing cosmic weapon
- AvengersThose seeking retribution
- Infinity StonesReality-warping cosmic artifacts
- MarvelSuperhero media conglomerate
- TitanMythic giant or moon
Balance · Infinity War · CGI · motion capture · purple · inevitable · destiny · sacrifice
American film industry center
- character actorSpecialist in memorable sidekicks
- leading manPrincipal male actor
- auditionsPerformance tests for casting
- castingShaping through liquid form
directors · producers · blockbusters · indie films · ensemble cast · dramatic actor · action star · transformation
- Santa BarbaraCalifornia mission city
- CaliforniaWest coast megastate
- ranchingOperating a livestock farm
- surfingRiding waves standing up
Holiday honoring workers
- DuneSci-fi desert planet saga
- OldboyPrivileged network member
- Hail CaesarImperial Roman greeting
- EverestTallest peak on Earth
Thanos
- CableHereditary family designation
- George W. Bush
Infinity Gauntlet
Gem-bearing cosmic weapon
- AvengersThose seeking retribution
- Infinity StonesReality-warping cosmic artifacts
- MarvelSuperhero media conglomerate
Titan · Balance · Infinity War · CGI · motion capture · purple · inevitable · destiny · sacrifice · Gamora
Hollywood
American film industry center
- character actorSpecialist in memorable sidekicks
- leading manPrincipal male actor
- auditionsPerformance tests for casting
casting · directors · producers · blockbusters · indie films · ensemble cast · dramatic actor · action star · transformation · range
James Brolin
- Santa BarbaraCalifornia mission city
- CaliforniaWest coast megastate
- ranchingOperating a livestock farm
Barbra Streisand · surfing · sobriety · memoir · family dynasty
Labor Day
Holiday honoring workers
- DuneSci-fi desert planet saga
- OldboyPrivileged network member
- Hail CaesarImperial Roman greeting
- Marvel ActorsRobert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo
- Coen BrothersJoel Coen, Ethan Coen, Fargo, The Big Lebowski, Raising Arizona
Josh BrolinMichael Cera
Jesse Eisenberg · Paul Reubens · Don Knotts · Woody Allen · Rick Moranis
Josh BrolinAdam Driver
Oscar Isaac · Rami Malek · Danny Trejo · Pedro Pascal · outsider
Josh BrolinHugh Grant
Michael Cera · Matthew McConaughey · Adam Sandler · Will Ferrell · Jim Carrey