Marlon Brando
Marlon Brando Jr. was an American actor. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential performers in the history of cinema, he has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, three BAFTAs, a Cannes Film Festival Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award.
Background
- Born in
- Omaha
- Educated at
- Actors StudioThe New SchoolLibertyville High SchoolShattuck-Saint Mary's SchoolStella Adler Studio of Acting
- Awards
- 🏆 Academy Award for Best Actor🏆 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama🏆 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award🏆 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
Trending & Selected Quotes
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"Chaplin you got to go with. Chaplin is a man whose talents is such that you have to gamble. First off, comedy is his backyard. He's a genius, a cinematic genius. A comedic talent without peer."
"Talking about Marlon is like dancing about architecture. When you tell the stories, the stories would be rich. And everybody would laugh a lot. And then say "where does it come from?"
"Mr. Brando can chew on a matchstick with more skill than many actors can summon up to create a whole character, and simply watching him work is a lesson in the art of acting."
"I suppose the story of my life is a search for love, but more than that, I have been looking for a way to repair myself from the damages I suffered early on and to define my obligation, if I had any, …"
"An actor's a guy, who if you ain't talking about him, ain't listening."
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Timeline
1924
Born
Birth2004
Died
Death
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