Angelina Jolie: podcast appearances and interviews

Angelina Jolie is an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian, known for her extensive contributions to the film industry and her advocacy work. She has received numerous awards, including an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. Jolie's film career began in childhood when she appeared alongside her father, Jon Voight, in the film Lookin' to Get Out. Her professional acting career gained momentum in the 1990s with roles in films such as Cyborg 2, Hackers, and television movies George Wallace and Gia. Her portrayal in the film Girl, Interrupted earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Jolie established herself as a leading actress with the role of Lara Croft in the film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, which was followed by commercial successes in action films including Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Wanted, and Salt. She received critical acclaim for her performances in dramas like A Mighty Heart, Changeling, and Maria. The actress has also contributed to animated films such as Shark Tale and the Kung Fu Panda franchise as a voice actress. As a filmmaker, Jolie directed and wrote several war dramas including In the Land of Blood and Honey, Unbroken, and First They Killed My Father, in addition to producing the Tony Award-winning musical The Outsiders. Beyond her film work, Jolie is recognized for her humanitarian efforts, especially her advocacy for refugees as a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Special Envoy. She has traveled globally for field missions and received awards such as the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and the honorary Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George.