Was raised in Springfield, Missouri.

Attended Kickapoo High School.

Was banned from entering China in 1997 because of his role in Seven Years in Tibet.

Dropped out of the University of Missouri School of Journalism. In high school was a member of the golf, tennis, and swim teams.

Belonged to the Key Club and the Forensics Club in High School.

Has his teeth capped.

Enjoys Architecture and Interior Design.

Is a vegetarian.

Is a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.

The Xi Xi chapter at The University of Missouri - Columbia.

Gained over 20 pounds of muscle for Troy.

Has taken Greek language lessons.

Owns and plays Taylor Guitars.

Famously dated Gwynth Paltrow.

Was married to Jennifer Aniston and famously left her for Angelina Jolie.

Has six children with Angelina Jolie.

Owns a chatteau in France.

Is good friends with George Clooney. 

Is well-known for his passion in humanitarion causes---more specifically, aid to Katrina, Doctors Without Borders and the ONE campaign.

Has said he will not marry until same sex marriages are legalized.

Movies: Fight Club, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Legends of the Fall, Meet Joe Black, 12 Monkeys, Ocean's Eleven, Ocean's Twelve, Ocean's Thirteen, Seven Years in Tibet, Kalifornia, Seven, Thelma & Louise, A River Runs Through It, Troy, Snatch, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Burn After Reading, Megamind, Inglorious Basterds.

TV Show Appearances: Friends, Jackass, Growing Pains, 21 Jump Street, Another World, King of the Hill