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Adrien Brody is an American actor recognized for his compelling portrayals of Holocaust survivors, notably as Władysław Szpilman in Roman Polanski’s The Pianist (2002) and László Tóth in Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist (2024). His performance in The Pianist earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor, making him the youngest recipient in that category at age 29. Over two decades later, he secured a second Oscar for The Brutalist, reaffirming his position in the film industry.​

Brody’s career encompasses a diverse range of roles across various genres. Early in his career, he appeared in King of the Hill (1993) and gained attention with roles in The Thin Red Line (1998) and Summer of Sam (1999). Post-The Pianist, he took on roles in films like The Village (2004), King Kong (2005), and The Darjeeling Limited (2007). His versatility is evident in performances ranging from the thriller Splice (2009) to the biographical drama Blonde (2022), where he portrayed Arthur Miller. On television, he received an Emmy nomination for his role in the miniseries Houdini (2014) and appeared in series such as Peaky Blinders and Succession.​

Throughout his career, Brody has collaborated with numerous notable figures in the film industry. He worked with director Roman Polanski on The Pianist, and with Wes Anderson on multiple projects including The Grand Budapest Hotel and The French Dispatch. His co-stars have included Forest Whitaker in The Experiment (2010), and Felicity Jones in The Brutalist. Brody also collaborated with director M. Night Shyamalan in The Village and with Woody Allen in Midnight in Paris (2011).​

Brody’s performances have been recognized with various awards and nominations. In addition to his two Academy Awards for Best Actor, he has received a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Critics’ Choice Movie Award. His portrayal in The Pianist also earned him a César Award. On television, he has been nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards.