Unique Facts about Brad Pitt, the Handsome Hollywood Actor Who Apparently Has Prosopagnosia

Know Your Idol – William Bradely Pitt was born on December 18, 1963 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States. At 60 years old, this actor managed to beat other nominees such as Tom Hanks (A Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood), Anthony Hopkins (The Two Popes), Al Pacino (The Irishman), and Joe Pesci (The Irishman). Known for his handsome looks, Hollywood actor Brad Pitt said that he suffers from a rare disease called prosopagnosia, which is also known as “face blindness”. This condition causes sufferers to have difficulty remembering new people or recognizing their faces.

1. Studying with a Journalism Major with Specifications in the Advertising Field

Brad Pitt, who recently starred in the film ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’, apparently has an educational background in journalism. Brad Pitt spent his school years at Kickapoo High School, then continued his higher education at the University of Missouri, United States. There, he majored in journalism with a focus on advertising. However, halfway through, he decided to stop and focus his attention on his acting career. It is said that Brad Pitt dropped out of university just 2 weeks before his scheduled graduation. Even though he once admitted his regrets, Brad Pitt has been determined in choosing the world of entertainment. His success in his acting career continues to this day.

2. Have airplane piloting skills

Apart from being a talented actor, Brad Pitt is also skilled at piloting planes. He owns a Supermarine aircraft from the World War II era. His interest in this ancient aircraft arose after Brad Pitt played a role in the film Fury. He underwent training and earned a pilot’s certificate from the Boultbee Aviation Academy in Oxford.

3. Advertisements starring Brad Pitt are prohibited from being broadcast in Malaysia

In 2002, Malaysians were shocked by the ban on car advertisements featuring model Brad Pitt in Malaysia. The Malaysian government deemed the ad an “insult to Asians” because it could lead to feelings of low self-esteem. The Malaysian government also stated that Malaysians are no less attractive so there is no need to rely on white people.

4. Brad Pitt is Mentioned in Song Lyrics

There is no doubt about Brad Pitt’s popularity. His name has appeared several times in the song’s lyrics. There are three songs that mention his name, such as ‘That Don’t Impress Me Much’ (Shania Twain), ‘High School Never Ends’ (Bowling for Soup), and ‘Billionaire’ (Travie McCoy FOR4D ft Bruno Mars).

5. Has a generous nature

Many people know Brad Pitt as a generous actor. He has participated in several campaigns to help groups in need, including the United Nations Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the United Nations agency that provides aid and support for children (UNICEF).

6. Have Prosopagnosia

In his latest interview with GQ in June, Hollywood actor Brad Pitt revealed that he suffers from a rare disease called prosopagnosia. This disease is also known as “face blindness”. This condition causes sufferers to have difficulty remembering new people or recognizing someone’s face. Although it may sound strange, prosopagnosia is a real condition that presents unique challenges for those who experience it.

7. Won the First Oscar Award in Two Decades

At the 2020 Oscars, Brad Pitt won the Best Supporting Actor award for the first time. Previously, he had won an award as producer of the film ’12 Years a Slave’ for the Best Picture category in 2014. In his victory speech, Brad Pitt thanked director Quentin Tarantino.