Brad Pitt is an American actor and film producer. He is best known for his roles in films such as 'Fight Club', 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button', and 'TROY'. In the 2004 epic war film 'TROY', Pitt played the role of Achilles, a legendary Greek hero. The film was based on Homer's Iliad and was directed by Wolfgang Petersen. Pitt's performance in the film earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards.