He may have been “really dumb” at 16, but he’s learned a lot since then. That Time A 'Really Dumb' Josh Brolin Tried To Get Artsy On The Set Of Steven Spielberg's The Goonies And The ...

Brolin in "The Goonies." Warner Bros. Pictures Brolin said that prior to auditioning for "The Goonies," his mom had kicked him out of their house, and he was staying on his dad's couch.

As a result, Brolin studied acting by mostly reading books incessantly in order to prove his dedication. This lead to a conversation on the set of The Goonies where Brolin tried to show the film ...