In 2011, he earned critical acclaim for producing and starring in two films—the experimental drama The Tree of Life and the biopic sports drama Moneyball—both of which were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Pada 2011, ia meraih sambutan meriah karena memproduksi dan membintangi dua film—drama eksperimental The Tree of Life dan drama olahraga biopik Moneyball—keduanya dinominasikan pada Academy Award untuk Film Terbaik.