What is Josh Brolin's net worth?
Josh Brolin is an accomplished American actor with a net worth of $45 million. He first gained widespread recognition for his role in the 1985 cult classic film "The Goonies." Brolin continued to build his career with notable roles in movies throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, such as "Flirting with Disaster" (1996) and the Academy Award-winning film "No Country for Old Men" (2007).
Brolin's performance as President George W. Bush in the 2008 biopic "W." received critical acclaim. His versatility as an actor was further highlighted in "Milk" (2008) and the Coen Brothers' western "True Grit" (2010). More recently, he has become known for his portrayals of Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Cable in "Deadpool 2" (2018).
Early Life
Josh Brolin was born on February 12, 1968, in Santa Monica, California, to actor James Brolin and wildlife activist Jane Cameron. Raised on a ranch in Templeton, California, Brolin had limited exposure to his father's acting career. His parents divorced when he was 16, and during high school, he began taking improv classes and small on-camera roles.
During his teenage years, Brolin was part of a surfing group known as the "Cito Rats" and has admitted to struggling with substance abuse, including heroin. Many of his friends from that period succumbed to their addictions, but Brolin found his way out through acting.
Career
Josh Brolin got his big break as Brandon Walsh in "The Goonies" (1985). Despite his initial success, he faced criticism for his role in "Thrashin,'" leading him to step away from films for a period, during which he performed in stage roles alongside his mentor Anthony Zerbe.
One of Brolin's prominent early roles was as Wild Bill Hickok in the ABC western TV series "The Young Riders" (1989-1992). He also starred in "Winnetka Road" and "Mister Sterling." Brolin's career took a significant turn when he appeared in villainous roles starting with "No Country for Old Men."
In 2008, Brolin played George W. Bush in Oliver Stone's biopic "W." Although initially reluctant, Brolin's portrayal earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Milk," where he played Dan White, the man convicted of assassinating San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone.
Getty
Brolin played the titular role in "Jonah Hex" (2010) and starred alongside Tommy Lee Jones in "Men in Black 3" (2012). He further showcased his talents in "Gangster Squad" (2013) and was considered for the role of Batman, which ultimately went to Ben Affleck. In 2014, he began portraying Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Avengers" films. In 2018, he signed a four-film contract with 20th Century Fox to play Cable in the X-Men film series, beginning with "Deadpool 2." Brolin reprised his role as Thanos in the back-to-back blockbusters "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame."
Outside of acting, Brolin executive produced the 2009 documentary "The People Speak" and made his directorial debut with the short film "X."
Personal Life
Josh Brolin married actress Alice Adair in 1988, and they had two children, Trevor and Eden, before their divorce in 1994. He was briefly engaged to actress Minnie Driver and later married actress Diane Lane from 2004 to 2013. In 2016, he married his former assistant, Kathryn Boyd, and they welcomed a daughter named Westyn Reign Brolin in 2018.
Legal Troubles
In December 2004, Brolin faced a charge of domestic battery following an altercation with his then-wife Diane Lane, although she did not press charges. In 2008, he was arrested after a bar brawl in Shreveport, Louisiana, but charges were dropped. He also faced a public intoxication arrest in 2013.
Real Estate
In early 2020, Brolin sold his Brentwood compound for $6.55 million. He and Kathryn Boyd purchased a 1.5-acre estate in Atlanta for $3.55 million around the same time. In October 2020, they bought a home in Simi Valley, California, for $1.1 million, and in March 2024, Josh purchased a 2.8-acre property in Montecito, California, for $7.1 million.
