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Josh Brolin: From Goonies to Marvel's Thanos

10/25/2025

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Josh Brolin (son of James Brolin) began acting in the 1980s with minor roles.
He gained recognition in 1985 with The Goonies.
He faced a career slump before returning in 2007 with No Country for Old Men.
His fame surged after he joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Thanos.
He also starred as Cable in Deadpool 2 and as Gurney Halleck in the Dune series.

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Story summary

Josh Brolin (son of James Brolin) began acting in the 1980s with minor roles.
He gained recognition in 1985 with The Goonies.
He faced a career slump before returning in 2007 with No Country for Old Men.
His fame surged after he joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Thanos.
He also starred as Cable in Deadpool 2 and as Gurney Halleck in the Dune series.