Brad Pitt for short has shocked his fans as he has announced his retirement

US actor and film producer William Bradley Pitt or Brad Pitt  for short has shocked his fans as he has announced he has just three more years left in Hollywood.

The 47-year-old Oklahoma native told Australian TV program ‘60 Minutes’ that he would retire in 2014 when he would turn 50.

But Pitt who is Hollywood’s Angelina Jolie’s long-time partner says he won’t be stepping away from the camera entirely as he will be taking up a couple of jobs behind the scene.

‘I’ve really enjoyed the producer side and getting stories to the plate that may have had a harder time otherwise. And getting stories to the plate that might have had a tougher time otherwise. I have gotten away with a few things in writing and I have been pissed off about a few things. How’s that?’, Pitt told 60 Minutes’ host, Tara Brown.

Pitt also said his children have influenced the roles he accepted during the latter stage of his career.

Brad Pitt who has featured in 0ver 65 movies has received two Academy Award nominations and four Golden Globe Award nominations, winning one.