Angelina Jolie: A Multifaceted American Actress and Filmmaker

Angelina Jolie Voight, better known as Angelina Jolie, was born on June 4, 1975 in Los Angeles, California, U.S. She is an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian. With numerous accolades to her name, including an Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards, Jolie has consistently been named Hollywood’s highest-paid actress.


  • Jolie’s journey in the Entertainment 

  1. industry began at a young age. 
  2. She made her screen debut alongside her father, Jon Voight, in the film “Lookin’ to Get Out” (1982). 
  3. Her film career took off in earnest with her first leading role in “Hackers” (1995). 
  4. However, it was her portrayal of a sociopath in the 1999 drama “Girl, Interrupted” that earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

  • Jolie Became a Household Name 

with her role as the titular heroine in “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider” (2001). Her fame continued with action films like “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” (2005), “Wanted” (2008), and “Salt” (2010). She also received acclaim for her performances in dramas such as “A Mighty Heart” (2007) and “Changeling” (2008), which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

  • Beyond Acting 

Jolie has directed and written several war dramas, including “In the Land of Blood and Honey” (2011), “Unbroken” (2014), and “First They Killed My Father” (2017). Her humanitarian efforts are equally noteworthy. She advocates for causes such as conservation, education, and women’s rights. As a Special Envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, she has undertaken field missions to refugee camps and war zones worldwide.

  • Jolie’s impact 

extends beyond the entertainment industry. She has received a Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and was made an honorary Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George. As a public figure, Jolie remains one of the most powerful and influential people in Hollywood