Brad Pitt: The New American Icon

Brad Pitt has been acclaimed as both a heartthrob and as a fine and versatile actor. His wide variety of roles have ensured his silver-screen immortality in a number of genres. From his portrayal of death in Meet Joe Black, to parts in Troy, Fight Club, Seven, Legends of the Fall and Ocean's Eleven, Pitt has consistently delivered believable and memorable performances.

Today, Brad Pitt is likely best known for his tabloid breakup with Jennifer Aniston and his subsequent marriage to Angelina Jolie. This has led Pitt to become much more visible on the global stage as an advocate of awareness of social issues in developing nations.

Here are some pics of Brad Pitt:


Here is Pitt posing in his standard "heartthrob" pose:




Pitt's portrayal of Achilles in the epic movie Troy: