Marlon Brando: American Actor
Biography
Full Name: Marlon Brando Jr.
Nickname: Bud
Date of Birth: April 3, 1924
Place of Birth: Omaha,Nebraska,USA
Date of Death: July 1, 2004 (age 80)
Nationality: American
Profession: Actor, Director
Height and Weight:
Height: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
Weight: Varied throughout life; approx. 165–300 lbs over the years
Education:
Libertyville High School, Illinois
Shattuck Military Academy (expelled)
Dramatic Workshop of The New School, New York – studied under Stella Adler
Family:
Father: Marlon Brando Sr. (chemical feed and pesticide manufacturer)
Mother: Dorothy Julia Pennebaker (actress & administrator)
Siblings: Jocelyn Brando (actress), Frances Brando
Spouses:
Anna Kashfi
(1957–1959)
Movita Castaneda
(1960–1962)
Tarita Teriipia
(1962–1972)
Children: 11 children (including Christian Brando, Cheyenne Brando, and Miko Brando)
Career Highlights:
Marlon Brando was one of the most influential actors of the 20th century and is often cited as a pioneer of modern film acting. He became famous in the 1950s and was known for his raw, powerful performances.
Breakthrough Role: A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) as Stanley Kowalski
Iconic Films:
On the Waterfront (1954) – Academy Award win
The Godfather (1972) – iconic role as Vito Corleone
Last Tango in Paris (1972)
Apocalypse Now (1979)
Superman (1978) – as Jor-El
Brando was also an activist, outspoken on civil rights and Native American issues. He even declined the 1973 Academy Award to protest Hollywood's portrayal of Native Americans.
Net Worth:
Estimated at around $100 million at the time of his death (though estate valuations vary due to legal and financial complexities).
Awards:
Academy Awards:
Best Actor for On the Waterfront (1954)
Best Actor for The Godfather (1972) – declined
Golden Globe Awards
Awards
Cannes Film Festival Best Actor
Numerous lifetime achievement recognitions
