| Fun Facts About Josh Brolin | Brolin was concerned what reception he would have on location in San Francisco for the production of Milk (2008/I) playing Dan White, the murderer of the city's famous gay politician, Harvey Milk. However, Brolin found he was warmly welcomed by the gay community for his participation in a film about their political hero.
Was the Fox network's choice to play Officer Tom Hanson in "21 Jump Street" (1987), but producer Patrick Hasburgh preferred Johnny Depp instead.
Hosted the highest viewed "Saturday Night Live" (1975) in 14 years on October 18th, 2008 when Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin made a guest appearance.
Once aspired to be a chef. Attended the Film Industry Workshops until the filming of The Goonies (1985), after which he went back for private coaching from Pat George and Tony Miller. His father, James Brolin, also attended the Film Industry Workshops. When he's not working on films he enjoys racing cars and surfing.
In May 2006, two days after being cast in the film, No Country for Old Men (2007), he crashed his motorcycle into a vehicle on Highland Avenue in Los Angeles. Luckily he only shattered his collarbone and two weeks later he showed up to start filming.
Loves playing the stock market and is an avid day trader. He's so serious about playing Wall Street, he's got the trade station with three computer screens going simultaneously in his house in Los Angeles.
He also co-created marketprobability.com, a website giving investors historical stock overviews.
Good friends with Javier Bardem.
He and father James Brolin have both played U.S. Presidents. James played Ronald Reagan, and Josh played George W. Bush.
He won the 24th Annual Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race in Long Beach, California in April 2000 22 years after his dad won the tournament. It took him just over 18 minutes to complete the course. He outshone 17 other celebrity and professional drivers including George Lucas, John Elway, and actresses Ashley Judd, Melissa Joan Hart, and Alyson Hannigan.
Dating British actress Minnie Driver [1999-2001].
Announced engagement to girlfriend, actress Minnie Driver [April 2001].
Stepson of Barbra Streisand.
Ended engagement and relationship, with actress Minnie Driver [October 2001].
Attended the 2003 Golden Globes with Diane Lane. July 2003: Engaged to actress Diane Lane. Stepfather of Diane Lane's daughter Eleanor from Lane's first marriage to Christopher Lambert
Collects the art of Malcolm Liepke and Ernst Niezvestny Has son, Trevor, sketch all his characters before filming. Has written various stories and poems based on his mother Jane Agee (who died in 1995).
Was named after the character "Josh Randall" played by Steve McQueen in the series "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (1958).
He was co-executive director of Geva Theatre's "Reflections" (3 American plays in rotating repertory) from 1991 to 1995 with Anthony Zerbe.
Trained with Sandra Seacat and Stella Adler.
A huge John Cassavetes fan, stating that he has watched A Woman Under the Influence (1974) more than 40 times. |
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