josh brolin
We travel to Los Angeles for a longform interview with actor and producer Josh Brolin. Brolin, who found fame for playing Brand in The Goonies, reflects on his early acting days in Hollywood and discusses the complex dynamics of his relationships with his parents. The Oscar-nominated actor opens up about his journey to sobriety and shares the unique experience of going through recovery alongside his wife, Kathryn. We wrap up with a tour of Brolin’s Venice Beach property, where he plays a vinyl record from his father, James Brolin.
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CLIPS
Josh Brolin: Timothée Chalamet was like a puppy during Dune
Actor Josh Brolin takes Graham on a tour of his Santa Monica rental property where he shares the stories behind some of the items found around his office.
Josh Brolin: Rejecting suitcases of money after “No Country for Old Men”
Actor Josh Brolin opens up about the highs and lows after his first major movie role in The Goonies, rejecting suitcases of money and big blockbuster roles including Avatar and Green Lantern along with finding his dream role alongside Johnny Depp and Tim Burton.
Josh Brolin: Thought I might have to fight Denzel Washington
From American Gangster to No Country for Old Men, actor Josh Brolin looks back on some of his most notable roles.
Josh Brolin’s near-fatal stabbing: How I survived by 2mm
Actor Josh Brolin recounts a few of his wildest stories.
Josh Brolin: Mom saved a wolf that nearly killed my brother
Josh Brolin remembers growing up on his family’s ranch with over 65 animals. Brolin shares how he would have to clean the cages for their “untamed” wolves and cougars and how he would wake up in the mornings with bite marks and wounds. He also recalls the story of his mother saving a wolf that nearly killed his brother after an attack.
Josh Brolin: Dad fed me my pet pig
Josh Brolin opens up about his complex and evolving relationship with his father, legendary actor James Brolin. He shares a traumatic story about his father feeding him his pet pig, as well as a more meaningful moment in their relationship.
Josh Brolin: The weirdest f__ing moment with Trump, Shia LeBeouf
Actor Josh Brolin recalls some of his most notable celebrity encounters, including a lunch meeting with actor and filmmaker Warren Beatty, a case of mistaken identity with actor and director Clint Eastwood, his friendship with actor Johnny Depp, and a dinner with filmmaker Oliver Stone and President Donald Trump.
Josh Brolin on insecurities: My legs were shaking next to Paul Walker
Actor Josh Brolin reflects on the nerve-racking early days of his career, recalling a moment when he forgot his lines in front of his role model, Anthony Zerbe. He also remembers working with the late Paul Walker, feeling so nervous that his legs were shaking. Despite his success, Brolin shares that he still grapples with a massive fear of performing on stage, “even to this day.”
Josh Brolin on childhood: Everyone feared my narcissistic mom
Josh Brolin reflects on his challenging teenage years, which included several stints in juvenile detention and involvement with gangs in Santa Monica. He discusses how his parents’ divorce and a complicated relationship with his mother influenced his life.
Josh Brolin on wife Kathryn, sobriety: My drinking was like Jekyll and Hyde
Actor Josh Brolin opens up about his relationship with wife Kathryn and experiencing fatherhood later in life. Josh reflects on their difficult postpartum experience during the pandemic and reveals how it made them stronger as a couple.
Josh Brolin on new memoir: My legal team had to talk with me
Actor Josh Brolin discusses the process of writing his new memoir, “From Under the Truck,” which he calls his version of “human messiness.” He reveals that he was asked to remove some parts of the book for legal reasons and shares why recording the audio version of his memoir was “literally hell.”
Thanos vs. Cable? Rapid fire with Josh Brolin
Actor Josh Brolin answers tough this-or-that questions presented by Twix.
Josh Brolin: Faked it ‘til I made it
Actor Josh Brolin recalls how he lost his way growing up, missing school, getting kicked out of his mother’s house and ending up on his father’s apartment couch. Brolin opens up about how he found himself on stage and how he improvised his way through his early days.
Josh Brolin: Savoring adventures on Harleys, surfing, racing
Actor Josh Brolin discusses his love for adventure, including surfing and racing cars, saying he once considered quitting acting to pursue professional racing.