Adrien Brody Biography | Who Is Adrien Brody?
Adrien Brody is an American actor and producer. Brody first gained recognition for his roles in independent films such as “Summer of Sam” (1999) and “The Thin Red Line” (1998). However, his breakthrough role came in 2002 when he played the lead role in the movie “The Pianist”, directed by Roman Polanski, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor at the age of 29, making him the youngest actor to win that award.
Age
Brody was born on April 14, 1973 in New York City, New York, U.S. He is [agecalc birthdate=1973-04-14]
Nationality
Adrien Brody is an American actor and producer. He was born on April 14, 1973, in Queens, New York City, United States. Therefore, his nationality is American.
Adrien Brody Jewish
His father is of Polish Jewish descent while his mother was born in Budapest, Hungary and raised as a Catholic. Her father is a Catholic Hungarian aristocrat and her mother a Czech Jewish. He was however raised “without a strong connection” to Judaism or Catholicism.
Adrien Brody Girlfriend
Adrien Brody was not married. However, he has been in several high-profile relationships. He dated actress Elsa Pataky from 2006 to 2009 and was also in a relationship with model Lara Lieto for several years. Brody tends to keep his personal life private and does not frequently discuss his relationships in the media.
Actor Adrien Brody
Brody first gained recognition for his work in independent films such as “Summer of Sam” (1999) and “The Thin Red Line” (1998). However, his breakthrough role came in 2002 when he played the lead role in the movie “The Pianist”, directed by Roman Polanski, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor at the age of 29, making him the youngest actor to win that award.
Since then, Brody has appeared in a wide variety of films, including “King Kong” (2005), “The Darjeeling Limited” (2007), “Predators” (2010), and “The Grand Budapest Hotel” (2014). He has also worked on several TV projects, including the miniseries “Houdini” (2014).
Brody is known for his dedication to his craft and often immerses himself in his roles. He has also worked as a producer on several films, including “Detachment” (2011) and “Clean” (2004).
Adrien Brody The Pianist
He then received widespread recognition when he was cast as the lead in Roman Polanski’s The Pianist (2002). For him to prepare for the role, he withdrew for months and gave up his apartment and his car, broke up with his then-girlfriend and learned how to play Chopin on the piano. He also lost twenty-nine lbs (13 kg).
Adrien Brody Predators
Brody played the star role of Royce in Predators (a sequel to the original Predator), directed by Nimród Antal and produced by Robert Rodriguez.
Adrien Brody Detachment | Adrien Brody Teacher
Brody stars as an inner-city high-school teacher who adapts to the drifter lifestyle of substitute teaching as a means to avoid emotional connection and responsibilities. Detachment is a gritty drama from controversial director Tony Kaye.
Adrien Brody The Jacket
Brody stars as Jack Starks in the American psychological thriller/horror film The Jacket. Jack is a Gulf War veteran who miraculously recovering from an apparently fatal bullet wound to the head and returns to Vermont in 1992, suffering from periods of amnesia.
Adrien Brody Snl
He appeared on Saturday Night Live on May 10, 2003, his first TV work, controversially giving an improvised introduction, while he was wearing faux dreadlocks for Jamaican reggae musical guest Sean Paul.
Awards
- Academy Award for Best Actor for “The Pianist” (2002)
- César Award for Best Actor for “The Pianist” (2003)
- National Board of Review Award for Best Actor for “The Pianist” (2002)
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor for “The Pianist” (2002)
- Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for “The Pianist” (2002)
- Independent Spirit Award for Best Actor for “Dummy” (2003)
Height
Brody stands at a height of 1.85 m.
