Born William Bradley Pitt in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on December 18, 1963, Brad Pitt grew up in a modest and orderly household. His family relocated to Springfield, Missouri, shortly after his birth, and he spent the majority of his early years there. William Alvin Pitt and Jane Etta Hillhouse, his parents, placed a strong emphasis on education and traditional values. Jane was a school counselor and William was the boss of a truck firm.
Brad was raised in a Southern Baptist home, which gave him a solid moral compass. He has a younger sister named Julie and a younger brother named Doug. The family was supportive and close-knit.
Brad was an energetic and inquisitive child. He thrived academically and socially while attending Kickapoo High School. In addition to playing sports like tennis, golf, and swimming, he took part in school discussions and student government. Early on, he shown an interest in the arts, especially movies, which he characterized as a gateway into other worlds.
Brad enrolled to the University of Missouri to study journalism with an emphasis on advertising after graduating from high school. However, he made the decision to follow his passion for acting just two weeks before graduating. He famously claimed to have felt the “call of the West” before departing for Los Angeles. His ascent to fame began with this audacious choice.
Here are eighteen cute pictures of Brad Pitt from his childhood in the 1960s and 1970s:
