#Q ORIGINAL QUESTION
Regarding the film World War Z (2013), who was the most famous actor in it at the time of release, and what other notable films were they in?
#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE
In the film World War Z (2013), the most famous actor at the time of its release was undoubtedly Brad Pitt.
Pitt was not only the film's lead star, playing former UN investigator Gerry Lane, but also a producer through his company, Plan B Entertainment. At the time of the film's release in June 2013, Pitt was arguably at the peak of his global superstardom, having sustained a "A-list" status for over two decades.
Notable Films of Brad Pitt (Prior to 2013)
By 2013, Brad Pitt had already starred in many of the most iconic films of modern cinema. His filmography leading up to World War Z included:
- Fight Club (1999): Perhaps his most culturally significant role, where he played the chaotic Tyler Durden.
- Se7en (1995): A gritty crime thriller directed by David Fincher where he played Detective David Mills.
- The Ocean's Trilogy (2001–2007): He played the cool, snacks-loving Rusty Ryan alongside George Clooney and Matt Damon in this massive heist franchise.
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005): An action blockbuster where he starred opposite Angelina Jolie.
- Inglourious Basterds (2009): He played Lt. Aldo Raine in Quentin Tarantino’s critically acclaimed revisionist history war film.
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008): A role that earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
- Moneyball (2011): Another Oscar-nominated performance as Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane.
- Troy (2004): A massive commercial success where he played the legendary warrior Achilles.
Other Notable Cast Members
While Pitt was the central star, the film featured several other recognizable actors who were notable for their own work:
- Mireille Enos: Known at the time for her leading role in the AMC series The Killing.
- David Morse: A veteran character actor known for The Green Mile and Disturbia.
- James Badge Dale: Known for The Pacific, 24, and appearing in Iron Man 3 the same year as World War Z.
- Peter Capaldi: While well-known in the UK for The Thick of It, he gained massive global fame shortly after the film's release when he was announced as the Twelfth Doctor in Doctor Who in August 2013. In a famous "meta" coincidence, his character in World War Z is actually credited as "W.H.O. Doctor."
- Matthew Fox: Famous for starring as Jack Shephard in the hit TV series Lost.
#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)
[1] Brad Pitt was the top-billed star and most famous actor in the film.
[2] Pitt played Gerry Lane and produced the film via Plan B Entertainment.
[3] Fight Club was released in 1999 and starred Pitt as Tyler Durden.
[4] Se7en was released in 1995 and starred Pitt as Detective Mills.
[5] The Ocean's trilogy ran from 2001 to 2007.
[6] Mr. & Mrs. Smith was released in 2005.
[7] Inglourious Basterds was released in 2009.
[8] Benjamin Button (2008) earned Pitt a Best Actor nomination.
[9] Moneyball (2011) earned Pitt a Best Actor nomination.
[10] Troy was released in 2004.
[11] Mireille Enos played Karin Lane and starred in The Killing (2011-2014).
[12] David Morse is a veteran actor known for The Green Mile.
[13] James Badge Dale was in Iron Man 3 (May 2013) and World War Z (June 2013).
[14] Peter Capaldi is credited as 'W.H.O. Doctor' in the film, a coincidence noted due to his casting as the 12th Doctor in Doctor Who shortly after.
[15] While Matthew Fox is famous for Lost, his role in World War Z was almost entirely cut during reshoots, leaving him with only a few lines as a paratrooper. Listing him as a 'notable cast member' without this context implies a larger role.
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In the film **World War Z** (2013), the most famous actor at the time of its release was undoubtedly **Brad Pitt**.
Pitt was not only the film's lead star, playing former UN investigator Gerry Lane, but also a producer through his company, Plan B Entertainment. At the time of the film's release in June 2013, Pitt was arguably at the peak of his global superstardom, having sustained a "A-list" status for over two decades.
### **Notable Films of Brad Pitt (Prior to 2013)**
By 2013, Brad Pitt had already starred in many of the most iconic films of modern cinema. His filmography leading up to *World War Z* included:
* **Fight Club (1999):** Perhaps his most culturally significant role, where he played the chaotic Tyler Durden.
* **Se7en (1995):** A gritty crime thriller directed by David Fincher where he played Detective David Mills.
* **The Ocean's Trilogy (2001–2007):** He played the cool, snacks-loving Rusty Ryan alongside George Clooney and Matt Damon in this massive heist franchise.
* **Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005):** An action blockbuster where he starred opposite Angelina Jolie.
* **Inglourious Basterds (2009):** He played Lt. Aldo Raine in Quentin Tarantino’s critically acclaimed revisionist history war film.
* **The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008):** A role that earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
* **Moneyball (2011):** Another Oscar-nominated performance as Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane.
* **Troy (2004):** A massive commercial success where he played the legendary warrior Achilles.
### **Other Notable Cast Members**
While Pitt was the central star, the film featured several other recognizable actors who were notable for their own work:
* **Mireille Enos:** Known at the time for her leading role in the AMC series *The Killing*.
* **David Morse:** A veteran character actor known for *The Green Mile* and *Disturbia*.
* **James Badge Dale:** Known for *The Pacific*, *24*, and appearing in *Iron Man 3* the same year as *World War Z*.
* **Peter Capaldi:** While well-known in the UK for *The Thick of It*, he gained massive global fame shortly after the film's release when he was announced as the **Twelfth Doctor** in *Doctor Who* in August 2013. In a famous "meta" coincidence, his character in *World War Z* is actually credited as "W.H.O. Doctor."
* **Matthew Fox:** Famous for starring as Jack Shephard in the hit TV series *Lost*.