8:47am UK, Sunday March 21, 2004

Tomb Raider star Angelina Jolie is ready to quit acting to become a humanitarian pilot.

The 28-year-old, who plays action woman Lara Croft, is training as a pilot so she can ferry aid workers and food supplies to around the world.

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She is studying for her pilot's licence and has given herself a five-year deadline to retire from acting, the News of the World reports.

Jolie is a keen supporter of United Nations humanitarian projects and an ambassador for refugees.

She wants to spend more time working for the UN.

She said: "My dream is to retire in a few years and help deliver food and get people from one place to another."

Another reason for learning to fly is her adopted son Maddox's fascination with planes.

Jolie, who wants to adopt another child, said acting was "not enough of a life".