Adrien Brody is an American actor known for his method acting. He gained international acclaim for his portrayal of Władysław Szpilman in The Pianist (2002), winning the Academy Award for Best Actor at age 29, making him the youngest recipient of the award. Brody has appeared in a variety of films, including The Thin Red Line (1998), King Kong (2005), The Darjeeling Limited (2007), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) and Blonde (2022). He frequently collaborates with director Wes Anderson and has also ventured into television, starring in Peaky Blinders and Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.