Born on June 4, 1975, in Los Angeles, California, Angelina Jolie began her career as a model at the tender age of five. She quickly transitioned to television, landing roles in shows like “Cypress Cove” and “Highway to Heaven.” Her breakthrough film role came in 1999 with the critically acclaimed “Girl, Interrupted,” which earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
As Evelyn Salt, a CIA agent accused of being a Russian spy, Jolie delivers a gripping performance in this tense thriller. With its breakneck pacing and intense hand-to-hand combat scenes, “Salt” showcased Jolie’s impressive physical abilities and acting range.
Jolie’s second directorial effort, “First They Killed My Father,” tells the true story of a young Cambodian girl during the Khmer Rouge regime. While not an action film per se, the movie features intense and harrowing scenes that demonstrate Jolie’s versatility as a filmmaker.