
Josh Brolin
American actor
- Age
- 58years old
- Born
- 12 February 1968Los Angeles, California
- Nationality
USA
- Height
- 1.78 m
- Star sign
- Aquarius
- Years active
- 1985–2026
Known for
Biography
Josh James Brolin (born February 12, 1968) is an American actor. He is known primarily for his film work. His first role was in the 1985 film 'The Goonies'. He later went on to appear in the films 'Bed of Roses' (1996), 'Mimic' (1997), 'The Mod Squad' (1999), 'Hollow Man' (2000), and 'Into the Blue' (2005). In 2007, he was in the segment: 'Planet Terror' in the Robert Rodriguez film Grindhouse. That same year, he co-starred in the films 'In the Valley of Elah', 'No Country for Old Men' and 'American Gangster'. In 2008, Brolin was cast as George W. Bush for the biopic film 'W'. The same year, he played Dan White in the film 'Milk'. He played the title character in the 2010 film Jonah Hex and appeared in the films 'Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps' and 'True Grit', both also in 2010. Brolin was cast as the young version of 'Agent K' in the 2012 film 'Men in Black 3'. In 2013, he starred in the action crime film 'Gangster Squad' and the romantic drama 'Labor Day'. In 2014, through voice acting and performance capture, he was cast, uncredited, as the villain Thanos in the Marvel Studios' film 'Guardians of the Galaxy'. He reprised this role in the 2015 film 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'. He also played Dwight McCarthy in the 2014 sequel 'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For'.
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Josh Brolin is The Goonies (1985); in all, 47 films and 1 TV show over 41 years. They have worked as actor in 48 and producer in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), with 139 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 25 titles. The person they have worked with most is Stan Lee, on 6 films, among them Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Coming up
- 2026
Latest work
Full filmography (49)- 2026
Whalefall
Mitt Gardiner
- 2026
- 2025
- 2025
- 2025
- 2024
- 2022
- 2022–2024
Outer Range TV
Royal Abbott, 8 episodes
Where to watch Josh Brolin
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2014
- 2015
- 2012
- 2018
- 2019
- 2010
- 2007
- 1985
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Josh Brolin films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Avengers: Endgame 2019
- Guardians of the Galaxy 2014
- The Dead Girl 2006
- Avengers: Infinity War 2018
- American Gangster 2007
Family and relationships
- Parents
- James Brolin
- Spouses
- Diane Lane 2004–2013
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Academy Awards (Oscars) (1932–2026) and Actor Awards (2000–2026).
- Academy Awards (Oscars) 1 nomination
- Actor Awards 1 nomination
Has worked with
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Stan Lee 6 films together Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron and 4 more
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Dave Bautista 6 films together Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Infinity War and 4 more
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Scarlett Johansson 5 films together Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War and 3 more
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Benicio Del Toro 5 films together Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Infinity War and 3 more
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Matt Damon 5 films together True Grit, Deadpool 2 and 3 more
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Kevin Feige 5 films together Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron and 3 more
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Victoria Alonso 5 films together Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron and 3 more
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Louis D'Esposito 5 films together Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron and 3 more
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Idris Elba 4 films together Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War and 2 more
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Javier Bardem 4 films together No Country for Old Men, Dune and 2 more
Josh Brolin videos
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All (8)Questions about Josh Brolin
How old is Josh Brolin?
Josh Brolin is 58 years old: born on 12 February 1968 in Los Angeles, California.
How tall is Josh Brolin?
Josh Brolin is 1.78 m tall (5 ft 10 in).
Who has Josh Brolin been married to?
Josh Brolin was married to Diane Lane (2004–2013).
What are the best Josh Brolin films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Josh Brolin films are Avengers: Endgame (2019, 8.7), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014, 8.7) and The Dead Girl (2006, 8.6).
What is Josh Brolin's next film?
Josh Brolin's next release is Dune: Part Three, out on 18 December 2026.
How many films and TV shows has Josh Brolin been in?
MovieNCo lists 47 films and 1 TV show for Josh Brolin, from The Goonies (1985) to Whalefall (2026).
How many awards has Josh Brolin won?
Josh Brolin has 2 nominations and no wins yet. By award: Academy Awards (Oscars), 1 nomination; Actor Awards, 1 nomination. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Josh Brolin's star sign?
Josh Brolin is a Aquarius: born on 12 February.
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