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Wants to build 150 homes strong enough to stand up to fierce storms Moved to New Orleans after Katrina causing him to want to help rebuild the city, and found the make it right foundation I'd like to design something like a city or a museum. I want to do something hands on rather than just play golf which is the sport of the religious right. “ Brad pitt” Donated $100,000 to the Discovery Center - a children's learning museum in his hometown of Springfield, Missouri. [June 1996 On the invitation of Virgin CEO Richard Branson , he visited over 100 orphans affected by HIV at a facility run by The Salvation Army in South Africa as well as personally meeting Nelson Mandela and discussing Mandela's 46664 campaign (named for his prison ID number) to call attention to South Africa's devastating AIDS epidemic. After South Africa, he then flew to Ethiopia on behalf of DATA, a third-world lobby group co-founded by U2 's Bono . [November 2004] History of the make it right foundation: When Brad Pitt visited New Orleans’ Lower 9 th Ward two years after Hurricane Katrina, he was shocked by the lack of rebuilding progress in this historic, working class community. Many worried the plight of the neighborhood would be forgotten. In a bold move, Pitt committed to help rebuild in the hardest hit area of the city. Pitt believed that if we could build safe, sustainable homes in the most devastated part of New Orleans, we would prove that high-quality, green housing could be built affordably everywhere. Led by GRAFT architects, the organization convened 21 world-renowned architects to design climate-adapted, eco-friendly homes , informed by William McDonough’s Cradle to Cradle design principles . Over the course of many months, Pitt and the architects, who volunteered their time and work, met with Lower 9 th Ward homeowners and community leaders to talk about their rebuilding needs and collaborate on home designs . Make It Right kicked off initial fundraising efforts with the Pink Project in December 2007 and broke ground on the first homes with President Clinton and the Clinton Global Initiative in March 2008 . Construction began in June 2008 and the first six homes were completed in August 2008. Find out where Make It Right is today . Brad pitt founder of the make it right foundation is rebuilding new Orleans. Pitt supported himself by driving strippers in limos, moving refrigerators and dressing as a giant chicken while working for "el Pollo Loco".
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Wants to build 150 homes strong enough to stand up to fierce stormsMoved to New Orleans after Katrina causing him to want to help rebuild the city, and found the make it right foundation
I'd like to design something like a city or a museum. I want to do something hands on rather than just play golf which is the sport of the religious right. “ Brad pitt”
Donated $100,000 to the Discovery Center - a children's learning museum in his hometown of Springfield, Missouri. [June 1996
On the invitation of Virgin CEO Richard Branson, he visited over 100 orphans affected by HIV at a facility run by The Salvation Army in South Africa as well as personally meeting Nelson Mandela and discussing Mandela's 46664 campaign (named for his prison ID number) to call attention to South Africa's devastating AIDS epidemic. After South Africa, he then flew to Ethiopia on behalf of DATA, a third-world lobby group co-founded by U2's Bono. [November 2004]
History of the make it right foundation: When Brad Pitt visited New Orleans’ Lower 9th Ward
two years after Hurricane Katrina, he was shocked by the lack of rebuilding progress in this
historic, working class community. Many worried the plight of the neighborhood would be
forgotten. In a bold move, Pitt committed to help rebuild in the hardest hit area of the city.
Pitt believed that if we could build safe, sustainable homes in the most devastated part of
New Orleans, we would prove that high-quality, green housing could be built affordably
everywhere. Led by GRAFT architects, the organization convened 21 world-renowned
architects to design climate-adapted, eco-friendly homes, informed by William
McDonough’s Cradle to Cradle design principles.
Over the course of many months, Pitt and the architects, who volunteered their time and
work, met with Lower 9th Ward homeowners and community leaders to talk about their
rebuilding needs and collaborate on home designs. Make It Right kicked off initial
fundraising efforts with the Pink Project in December 2007and broke ground on the first
homes with President Clinton and the Clinton Global Initiative in March 2008. Construction
began in June 2008 and the first six homes were completed in August 2008.
Find out where Make It Right is today.
Brad pitt founder of the make it right foundation is rebuilding new Orleans.
Pitt supported himself by driving strippers in limos, moving refrigerators and dressing as a
giant chicken while working for "el Pollo Loco".
what makes this person a herothesis: topic, oppimiom, support
accomplishmentsworld impact
What makes brad pit is hero. Brad pit is a hero because he is helping to rebuild new Orleans after the disaster of hurricane Katrina. Brad pitt has donated time and money to help rebuild over 150 homes that will be able to with stand the force of a hurricane.
Citation
PITT PROUD OF NEW ORLEANS HOMES." World Entertainment News Network 12 Sept. 2010. Biography in Context. Web. 12 Nov. 2013.
BRAD PITT PROUD NEW MOVIE BOOSTED NEW ORLEANS FUND." World Entertainment News Network 24 May 2012. Biography in Context. Web. 12 Nov. 2013
Bernstein, Fred A. "Brad Pitt's Gifts to New Orleans." New York Times 29 Nov. 2009: 8(L). Biography in Context. Web. 12 Nov. 2013.
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dsShowing all 37 wins and 71 nominations
Academy Awards, USA
2012
NominatedOscar
Best Motion Picture of the YearMoneyball (2011)
Shared with:
Michael De Luca Rachael Horovitz
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading RoleMoneyball (2011)
2009
NominatedOscar
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading RoleThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
1996
NominatedOscar
Best Actor in a Supporting RoleTwelve Monkeys (1995)
Golden Globes, USA
2012
NominatedGolden Globe
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - DramaMoneyball (2011)
2009
NominatedGolden Globe
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - DramaThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
2007
NominatedGolden Globe
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion PictureBabel (2006)
1996
WonGolden Globe
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion PictureTwelve Monkeys (1995)
1995
NominatedGolden Globe
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - DramaLegends of the Fall (1994)
Primetime Emmy Awards
2002
NominatedPrimetime Emmy
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy SeriesFriends (1994)
For playing "Will". For episode "The One With The Rumor".
BAFTA Awards
2012
NominatedBAFTA Film Award
Best Leading ActorMoneyball (2011)
2009
NominatedBAFTA Film Award
Best Leading ActorThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Best Supporting ActorBurn After Reading (2008)
2007
NominatedBAFTA Film Award
Best FilmThe Departed (2006)
Shared with:
Brad Grey Graham King
AFI Awards, USA
2012
WonAFI Award
Movie of the YearMoneyball (2011)
Shared with:
Michael De Luca Rachael Horovitz
MONEYBALL scores with a winning combination of sports and smarts. There's nothing by-the-numbers in... More
Movie of the YearThe Tree of Life (2011)
Shared with:
Dede Gardner Sarah Green Grant Hill Bill Pohlad
THE TREE OF LIFE is an awe-inspiring, cinematic miracle. Terrence Malick's meditation on mortality ... More
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
2009
NominatedSaturn Award
Best ActorThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
1996
WonSaturn Award
Best Supporting ActorTwelve Monkeys (1995)
1995
NominatedSaturn Award
Best ActorInterview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles(1994)
Australian Film Institute
2012
NominatedAACTA International Award
Best ActorMoneyball (2011)
Best FilmMoneyball (2011)
Shared with:
Michael De Luca Rachael Horovitz
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
1997
WonBlockbuster Entertainment Award
Favorite Supporting Actor - Science FictionTwelve Monkeys (1995)
Boston Society of Film Critics Awards
2011
WonBSFC Award
Best ActorMoneyball (2011)
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
2012
NominatedCritics Choice Award
Best ActorMoneyball (2011)
2010
WonCritics Choice Award
Best Acting EnsembleInglourious Basterds (2009)
Shared with:
Daniel Brühl August Diehl Julie Dreyfus Michael Fassbender Sylvester Groth Jacky Ido Diane Kruger Mélanie Laurent Denis Ménochet Mike Myers Eli Roth Til Schweiger Rod Taylor Christoph Waltz Martin Wuttke
2009
NominatedCritics Choice Award
Best ActorThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Best Acting EnsembleThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Shared with:
Cate Blanchett Tilda Swinton Taraji P. Henson Elias Koteas Julia Ormond Jason Flemyng
2007
NominatedCritics Choice Award
Best Acting EnsembleBabel (2006)
Shared with:
Cate Blanchett Adriana Barraza Rinko Kikuchi Kôji Yakusho Gael García Bernal
2005
NominatedCritics Choice Award
Best Acting EnsembleOcean's Twelve (2004)
Shared with:
Don Cheadle George Clooney Matt Damon Andy Garcia Bernie Mac Julia Roberts Catherine Zeta-Jones
Central Ohio Film Critics Association
2012
NominatedCOFCA Award
Actor of the YearHappy Feet Two (2011) Moneyball (2011) The Tree of Life (2011)
Best Supporting ActorThe Tree of Life (2011)
Best EnsembleThe Tree of Life (2011)
Shared with:
Sean Penn Jessica Chastain Hunter McCracken Laramie Eppler Tye Sheridan
2010
WonCOFCA Award
Best EnsembleInglourious Basterds (2009)
Shared with:
Daniel Brühl August Diehl Julie Dreyfus Michael Fassbender Sylvester Groth Jacky Ido Diane Kruger Mélanie Laurent Denis Ménochet Mike Myers Eli Roth Til Schweiger Rod Taylor Christoph Waltz Martin Wuttke
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
2011
NominatedCFCA Award
Best Supporting ActorThe Tree of Life (2011)
2006
NominatedCFCA Award
Best Supporting ActorBabel (2006)
DVD Exclusive Awards
2003
NominatedDVD Premiere Award
Best Audio Commentary, New ReleaseOcean's Eleven (2001)
Shared with:
Andy Garcia Matt Damon
Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards
201 Nominated Best Actor
1 DFWFCA Award Moneyball (2011)
2008
NominatedDFWFCA Award
Best ActorThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Gotham Awards
2013
NominatedBest Film
12 Years a Slave (2013)
Shared with:
Steve McQueen (director and producer)
Dede Gardner (producer)
Jeremy Kleiner (producer)
Bill Pohlad (producer)
Arnon Milchan (producer)
Anthony Katagas (producer)
2013
NominatedAudience Award
12 Years a Slave (2013)
Shared with:
Steve McQueen (director and producer)
Dede Gardner (producer)
Jeremy Kleiner (producer)
Bill Pohlad (producer)
Arnon Milchan (producer)
Anthony Katagas (producer)
2011
WonBest Film
The Tree of Life (2011)
Shared with:
Terrence Malick (director)
Sarah Green (producer)
Bill Pohlad (producer)
Dede Gardner (producer)
Grant Hill (producer)
2006
WonBest Ensemble Cast
Babel (2006)
Shared with:
Cate Blanchett Gael García Bernal
Kôji Yakusho Adriana Barraza Rinko Kikuchi Said Tarchani Boubker Ait El Caid
Independent Spirit Awards
2008
NominatedIndependent Spirit Award
Best FeatureA Mighty Heart (2007)
Shared with:
Dede Gardner Andrew Eaton
Irish Film and Television Awards
2005
NominatedAudience Award
Best International ActorMr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
Kids' Choice Awards, USA
2004
NominatedBlimp Award
Favorite Voice from an Animated MovieSinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003)
MTV Movie Awards
2006
WonMTV Movie Award
Best FightMr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
Shared with:
Angelina Jolie
NominatedMTV Movie Award
Best KissMr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
Shared with:
Angelina Jolie
2005
NominatedMTV Movie Award
Best Male PerformanceTroy (2004)
Best FightTroy (2004)
Shared with:
Eric Bana
2002
NominatedMTV Movie Award
Best On-Screen TeamOcean's Eleven (2001)
Shared with:
Casey Affleck Scott Caan Don Cheadle George Clooney Matt Damon Elliott Gould Eddie Jemison Bernie Mac Shaobo Qin Carl Reiner
1996
WonMTV Movie Award
Most Desirable MaleSe7en (1995)
NominatedMTV Movie Award
Best Male PerformanceTwelve Monkeys (1995)
Best On-Screen DuoSe7en (1995)
Shared with:
Morgan Freeman
1995
WonMTV Movie Award
Best Male PerformanceInterview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles(1994)
Most Desirable MaleInterview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles(1994)
NominatedMTV Movie Award
Best On-Screen DuoInterview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles(1994)
Shared with:
Tom Cruise
NRJ Ciné Awards
2006
WonNRJ Ciné Award
Actor of the Year (Acteur de l'année)Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
Best Kiss (Meilleur baiser)Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
Shared with:
Angelina Jolie
National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA
2012
WonNSFC Award
Best ActorMoneyball (2011) The Tree of Life (2011)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
2011
WonNYFCC Award
Best ActorMoneyball (2011) The Tree of Life (2011)
Online Film Critics Society Awards
2012
NominatedOFCS Award
Best Supporting ActorThe Tree of Life (2011)
PGA Awards
2012
NominatedPGA Award
Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion PicturesMoneyball (2011)
Shared with:
Michael De Luca Rachael Horovitz
Palm Springs International Film Festival
2012
WonDesert Palm Achievement Award
Moneyball (2011) The Tree of Life (2011)
2007
WonEnsemble Cast Award
Babel (2006)
Shared with:
Cate Blanchett Adriana Barraza Rinko Kikuchi Gael García Bernal Kôji Yakusho Said Tarchani Boubker Ait El Caid
People's Choice Awards, USA
2014
NominatedPeople's Choice Award
Favorite Action Movie Star
2010
NominatedPeople's Choice Award
Favorite Movie Actor
2009
WonPeople's Choice Award
Favorite Leading Man
2008
Won Favorite On Screen Match-up
People's Choice Award
Ocean's Thirteen (2007)
Shared with:
George Clooney
2007
NominatedPeople's Choice Award
Favorite Leading Man
2006
WonPeople's Choice Award
Favorite Leading Man
NominatedPeople's Choice Award
Favorite Male Action Star
Favorite On-Screen Match-UpMr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
Shared with:
Angelina Jolie
2005
WonPeople's Choice Award
Favorite Leading Man
Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards
2011
NominatedPFCS Award
Best Actor in a Leading RoleMoneyball (2011)
2009
WonPFCS Award
Best Acting EnsembleInglourious Basterds (2009)
Shared with:
Daniel Brühl August Diehl Julie Dreyfus Michael Fassbender Sylvester Groth Jacky Ido Diane Kruger Mélanie Laurent Denis Ménochet
Mike Myers Eli Roth Til Schweiger Rod Taylor Christoph Waltz Martin Wuttke
2002
NominatedPFCS Award
Best Acting EnsembleOcean's Eleven (2001)
Shared with:
Casey Affleck Scott Caan George Clooney Matt Damon Andy Garcia Elliott Gould Bernie Mac Carl Reiner Julia Roberts
Razzie Awards
1995
WonRazzie Award
Worst Screen CoupleInterview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles(1994)
Shared with:
Tom Cruise
Tied with Stallone/Stone in The Specialist.
Rembrandt Awards
2012
NominatedRembrandt Award
Best International Actor (Beste Buitenlandse Acteur)Moneyball (2011)
2010
WonRembrandt Award
Best International Actor (Beste Buitenlandse Acteur)The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
1998
Won Best ActorSeven Years in Tibet (1997)
Audience Award
San Diego Film Critics Society Awards
2011
NominatedSDFCS Award
Best ActorMoneyball (2011)
2009
WonSDFCS Award
Best Ensemble PerformanceInglourious Basterds (2009)
Shared with:
Daniel Brühl August Diehl Julie Dreyfus Michael Fassbender Sylvester Groth Jacky Ido Diane Kruger Mélanie Laurent Denis Ménochet Mike Myers Eli Roth Til Schweiger Rod Taylor Christoph Waltz Martin Wuttke
2006
WonSDFCS Award
Best Ensemble PerformanceBabel (2006)
Shared with:
Adriana Barraza Cate Blanchett Gael García Bernal Rinko Kikuchi Kôji Yakusho
Satellite Awards
2011
Nominated Best Actor in a Motion PictureMoneyball (2011)
Satellite Award
2006
NominatedSatellite Award
Best Actor in a Supporting RoleBabel (2006)
2001
NominatedGolden Satellite Award
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Comedy or MusicalSnatch. (2000)
Sci-Fi Universe Magazine, USA
1996
WonUniverse Reader's Choice Award
Best Supporting Actor in a Genre Motion PictureTwelve Monkeys (1995)
Screen Actors Guild Awards
2012
NominatedActor
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading RoleMoneyball (2011)
2010
WonActor
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureInglourious Basterds (2009)
Shared with:
Daniel Brühl August Diehl Julie Dreyfus Michael Fassbender Sylvester Groth Jacky Ido Diane Kruger Mélanie Laurent Denis Ménochet Mike Myers Eli Roth Til Schweiger Rod Taylor Christoph Waltz Martin Wuttke
2009
NominatedActor
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading RoleThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Shared with:
Mahershala Ali Cate Blanchett Jason Flemyng Jared Harris Taraji P. Henson Elias Koteas Julia Ormond Phyllis Somerville Tilda Swinton
2007
NominatedActor
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureBabel (2006)
Shared with:
Adriana Barraza Cate Blanchett Gael García Bernal Rinko Kikuchi Kôji Yakusho
ShoWest Convention, USA
1993
WonShoWest Award
Male Star of Tomorrow
Teen Choice Awards
2009
NominatedTeen Choice Award
Choice Movie Actor: DramaThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
2007
NominatedTeen Choice Award
Choice Movie: Chemistry
Ocean's Thirteen (2007)
Shared with:
George Clooney Casey Affleck Scott Caan Don Cheadle Matt Damon Elliott Gould Eddie Jemison Bernie Mac Shaobo Qin Carl Reiner Eddie Izzard Andy Garcia
2005
WonTeen Choice Award
Choice Movie RumbleMr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
Shared with:
Angelina Jolie
NominatedTeen Choice Award
Choice Movie Actor: Action Adventure/ThrillerMr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
Choice Movie LiarMr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
Choice Movie LiplockMr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
Shared with:
Angelina Jolie
Choice Movie ChemistryMr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
Shared with:
Angelina Jolie
Choice Movie Dance Scene
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
Shared with:
Angelina Jolie
For John and Jane's tango.
2004
WonTeen Choice Award
Choice Movie Actor - Drama/Action AdventureTroy (2004)
2002
NominatedTeen Choice Award
Film - Choice Actor, Drama/Action AdventureOcean's Eleven (2001)
2001
NominatedTeen Choice Award
Film - Choice ChemistryThe Mexican (2001)
Shared with:
Julia Roberts
Vancouver Film Critics Circle
2007
NominatedVFCC Award
Best Supporting ActorBabel (2006)
Venice Film Festival
2007
WonVolpi Cup
Best ActorThe Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)
Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards
2011
NominatedWAFCA Award
Best ActorMoneyball (2011)
Western Heritage Awards
1995
WonBronze Wrangler
Theatrical Motion PictureLegends of the Fall (1994)
Shared with:
Edward Zwick (director)
William D. Wittliff (writer/producer)
Anthony Hopkins (principal actor)
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