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Brady Corbet
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Corbet at the 2024 Berlinale
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| Born | August 17, 1988 Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Partner(s) | Mona Fastvold (2012–present) |
| Children | 1 |
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Brady James Monson Corbet (born August 17, 1988) is an American filmmaker and actor. He started his career as an actor, appearing in films like Thirteen (2003) and Mysterious Skin (2004). He also had roles in TV shows such as 24.
Later, Corbet became a director. He made his first film, The Childhood of a Leader, in 2015. He also directed Vox Lux (2018) and The Brutalist (2024). The Brutalist was very successful, earning him major awards like the Silver Lion and a BAFTA for Best Director. It also received three Academy Award nominations.
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About Brady Corbet's Life
Brady James Monson Corbet was born in Scottsdale, Arizona, on August 17, 1988. He grew up with his single mother, who he considers a very important person in his life. His family background includes Irish, Serbian, and Ashkenazi Jewish heritage. He went to Catholic school when he was younger.
Brady Corbet's Acting Career
Brady Corbet began acting when he was eleven years old. His first TV role was in an episode of The King of Queens in April 2000. He also did voice work for the English version of the Japanese animated series NieA under 7.
Over the next few years, he continued acting in TV shows. He was a regular on another animated series, I My Me! Strawberry Eggs (2001). He also appeared in episodes of Greetings from Tucson (2002) and Oliver Beene (2003).
First Film Roles
In 2003, Corbet got his first movie role in Thirteen. The next year, in 2004, he starred in Thunderbirds. This was a live-action movie based on a classic British TV show. He played Alan Tracy, the youngest son of a rich ex-astronaut.
Later in 2004, he acted in Mysterious Skin. In this film, Corbet played a troubled teenager who had strange nightmares. He believed he might have been taken by aliens. This movie was shown at the Venice Film Festival and was released in 2005.
Later Acting Roles
In 2006, Corbet returned to television. He had a recurring role in the fifth season of the popular show 24. He played the son of the main character Jack Bauer's new girlfriend. He also appeared in music videos for bands like Bright Eyes and Ima Robot. In 2011, he played the role of Watts in the psychological thriller Martha Marcy May Marlene.
Brady Corbet as a Filmmaker
In 2013, Brady Corbet decided to direct his first full-length movie. This film was called The Childhood of a Leader. It was shown for the first time at the 72nd Venice International Film Festival. At this festival, he won the award for Best Director in the Horizons section.
In 2018, Corbet directed his second movie, Vox Lux. This film was a musical drama.
Success with The Brutalist
In September 2020, news came out that Corbet would direct his third movie, The Brutalist. This film is about immigrants and was released in 2024. It received great reviews from critics.
The Brutalist was nominated for ten awards at the 97th Academy Awards. These nominations included Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for Corbet. He also won the Silver Lion at the 81st Venice International Film Festival. Additionally, he won Best Director at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards.
Brady Corbet's Personal Life
Since 2012, Brady Corbet has been in a relationship with Mona Fastvold. She is a filmmaker and actress from Norway. They met while working on her film The Sleepwalker. They have worked together on five films since then, writing them together. They have a daughter named Ada, who was born in 2014.
Awards and Achievements
Brady Corbet has won several awards for his work in film.
- In 2008, he won the Young Hollywood Award for "One to Watch - Male" for his acting in Funny Games.
- In 2009, his short film Protect You + Me received an Honorable Mention at the Sundance Film Festival.
- For his directorial debut, The Childhood of a Leader, he won the Luigi De Laurentiis Award for a Debut Film and the Orizzonti Award for Best Director at the Venice Film Festival in 2015.
- His film The Brutalist brought him significant recognition in 2024 and 2025. He won the Silver Lion at the 81st Venice International Film Festival. He also won Best Director awards from several groups, including the Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association, Atlanta Film Critics Circle, Michigan Movie Critics Guild, Phoenix Critics Circle, Boston Online Film Critics Association, San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle, Southeastern Film Critics Association, Nevada Film Critics Society, Minnesota Film Critics Alliance, Utah Film Critics Association, Houston Film Critics Society, Portland Critics Association, Satellite Awards, and Latino Entertainment Journalists Association.
- In 2025, he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Director and the BAFTA Award for Best Direction for The Brutalist. The film also received nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay at the 97th Academy Awards.
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Corbet at the 2024 Berlinale
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Brady Corbet's signature
See also
In Spanish: Brady Corbet para niños
