Ever wondered how Brad Pitt rose to stardom? Brad Pitt is more than just a pretty face, though. In addition to his good looks and acting talent, the Shawnee, Oklahoma native is also an admirable human being, having struggled to attain his success, and a person who gives back to society and is concerned with social issues. Far from being born into Hollywood’s elite, Pitt’s mother, Jane, was a high school guidance counselor, while his father, Bill Pitt, owned a trucking company. Pitt, now a religious doubter, was raised as a Baptist, his parents both members of a large Baptist congregation. Despite being born far from the glittering marquees of Hollywood, William Bradley Pitt’s acting talents and love of the limelight were apparent from a young age; as a child and teenager his interests revolved around acting and cinema, and he regularly performed in musicals at his high school and was a member of the debate team. For more interesting facts you must read the book. Grab Your biography book now!