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Widely considered one of the greatest and most influential actors of all time, [1] he received numerous accolades throughout his career, which spanned six decades, including two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, a Cannes Film Festival Award, and three British Academy Film Awards.
Marlon Brando. Actor: Apocalypse Now. Marlon Brando is widely considered the greatest movie actor of all time, rivaled only by the more theatrically oriented Laurence Olivier in terms of esteem.
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Jun 27, 2024 · Marlon Brando, American motion picture and stage actor known for his visceral, brooding characterizations. Brando was the most celebrated of the method actors, and his true and passionate performances and riveting screen presence proved him one of the greatest actors of his generation.
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Oct 7, 2021 · There were just two problems: The studio didn’t want Brando, and Brando didn’t want the role. An excerpt from a new book reveals how flattery, a fake seizure, and a stealth screen test changed ...
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Apr 3, 2014 · Marlon Brando. Legendary screen presence Marlon Brando performed for more than 50 years and is famous for such films as 'A Streetcar Named Desire' and 'The Godfather.'. Updated: Mar 26, 2021 ...
Jul 2, 2004 · Marlon Brando, the rebellious prodigy who electrified a generation and forever transformed the art of screen acting but whose obstinacy and eccentricity prevented him from fully realizing the...
Oct 21, 2014 · In an excerpt from his new book, John Lahr describes how the actor nearly missed out on his defining role. On July 19 1947, the producer Irene Selznick drew up a contract for the 34-year-old John...
