Josh Brolin's surprising stock trading career

Josh Brolin shared that his acting career was not taken seriously by Hollywood until his role in the 2007 film "No Country for Old Men." Years prior, despite an early part in "The Goonies," Brolin faced numerous rejections, with reports of 350 auditions. He admitted to significant nervousness on the set of "The Goonies," requiring guidance from Steven Spielberg.

Following his early acting experiences, Brolin dedicated 22 years to seriously pursuing theater and acting. During this period, he also worked as a landscaper for a year and then transitioned to full-time stock trading for nearly five years, starting at age 30. He found considerable success in trading, even earning more money in those four years than in the previous 20 years of his acting career.

Even after achieving critical acclaim with "No Country for Old Men," Brolin's earnings were modest, with a reported $100,000 for the film, netting approximately $30,000. However, his career trajectory shifted significantly afterward, leading to his last audition being for "American Gangster" while filming "No Country for Old Men." Brolin is currently featured in the thriller "Whalefall."