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03 Apr, 1924
01 Jul, 2004
Respiratory failure from pulmonary fibrosis with congestive heart failure
American
Actor
80
Marlon Brando is an American actor who is widely considered one of the most influential actors of all time. He is best known for his roles in A Streetcar Named Desire, The Godfather, and Last Tango in Paris.
Brando was born in 1924 in Omaha, Nebraska to a family of actors. He was a troubled child and was expelled from school multiple times. Brando moved to New York in 1943 where he studied acting under Stella Adler at the Actors Studio. He made his Broadway debut a year later in I Remember Mama and his film debut in 1950 in The Men.
Brando got his breakthrough in 1951 when he played Stanley Kowalski in the film adaptation of A Streetcar Named Desire. His performance helped establish him as a leading actor in Hollywood. He won his first Oscar for his role as Terry Malloy in On the Waterfront.
Brando’s career started to decline in the 1960s due to his erratic behaviour and poor choices of roles. However, he made a comeback in 1972 with the classic The Godfather where he played the role of Don Vito Corleone. He went on to star in several more films and was continually praised for his performance.
Marlon Brando spent his final days in Los Angeles, struggling with health issues. On July 1, 2004, at the age of 80, Brando passed away at UCLA Medical Center. The cause of death was respiratory failure brought on by pulmonary fibrosis and congestive heart failure. His attorney, David J. Seeley, announced that Brando’s funeral arrangements would be kept private, respecting the actor’s desire for privacy even in death.
Brando left behind an unparalleled legacy in the world of cinema. He revolutionized American acting with his powerful performances in films like “A Streetcar Named Desire,” “On the Waterfront,” and “The Godfather.” His use of method acting techniques brought a new level of realism and emotional depth to the screen, influencing generations of actors who followed. Brando’s impact extended beyond his performances, as he used his fame to advocate for civil rights and Native American causes.
Today, Marlon Brando is remembered as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century. His innovative approach to acting changed Hollywood forever, inspiring countless performers to pursue authenticity and emotional truth in their craft. Despite personal struggles and controversies, Brando’s artistic contributions continue to be celebrated and studied, cementing his place as a true icon of American cinema.
Marlon Brando
Marlon Brando
Male
Respiratory failure from pulmonary fibrosis with congestive heart failure
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Mediator: Marlon Brando was quirky and creative. He wanted to understand his purpose for existing in this world.
He feuded with Frank Sinatra during Guys and Dolls.
Marlon Brando was expelled from his high school for allegedly riding a motorcycle down the hallway.
Someone stole his Oscar Award and he didn’t notice it until 1994 when it was being auctioned at a London auction house.
He worked as an elevator operator at Best & Co.
He fixed up Tennessee Williams’ house before he auditioned for A Streetcar Named Desire.
He broke his nose during a performance of a Streetcar Named Desire because he was boxing with one of the stagehands backstage.
He didn’t care for his performance in Waterfront.
He won a Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival in 1952
He also won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1979
Marlon Brando won two Academy Awards, three British Academy Film Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards
He received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960
He won a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Italian Online Movie Awards in 2004
He won Best Actor at the Kansas City Film Critics Circle in 1972