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Marlon Brando turned down his Academy Award for The Godfather to protest what?
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Marlon Brando won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in The Godfather, but turned down the Oscar. Brando boycotted the award ceremony, sending instead American Indian Rights activist Sacheen Littlefeather, who appeared in full Apache dress, to state his reasons, which were based on his objection to the depiction of American Indians by Hollywood and television.
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Who played the original Godfather?
Actor Marlon Brando played Don Vito Corleone in the Godfather.
Which actor had rejected Oscar in protest of the humiliation of Red Indians by the American Government?
That would be Marlon Brando, who won the "Best Actor Academy Award," in 1972, for his role in "The Godfather."
What is the most famous phrase from The Godfather?
"I'll make him an offer he can't refuse." The Godfather played by Marlon Brando
Who decline Academy Awards in 1973 for best actor?
Marlon Brando In 1973, the actor Marlon Brando declines the Academy Award for Best Actor for his career-reviving performance in The Godfather. The Native American actress Sacheen Littlefeather attended the ceremony in Brando's place, stating that the actor "very regretfully" could not accept the award, as he was protesting Hollywood's portrayal of Native Americans in film.
Who played vito corleone in the godfather part 1 the movie?
Marlon Brando.
Who played the original Godfather?
Actor Marlon Brando played Don Vito Corleone in the Godfather.
Which actor had rejected Oscar in protest of the humiliation of Red Indians by the American Government?
That would be Marlon Brando, who won the "Best Actor Academy Award," in 1972, for his role in "The Godfather."
Who was the Academy Award nominated actor in The Godfather that used to be a roper on the rodeo circuit?
marlon brando
Where is Marlon Brando's Oscar for The Godfather kept?
It probably was recycled by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences since Brando refused it.
Who played the role of Luca in the Godfather?
Marlon Brando played Don Vito Corleone aka The Godfather.
Who is the Actor in the godfather and Superman?
Marlon Brando
Did Marlon Brando win an Academy Award for Last Tango in Paris?
No. But Brando was nominated for Best Actor of 1973 for his performance in the controversial Bernardo Bertolucci film. Interestingly, Brando received the nomination the year after he declined his Best Actor statuette for "The Godfather."
Which actor did NOT appear in the Godfather 2?
Marlon Brando
Did marlon brando have an underbite?
No, he wore a prosthesis in The Godfather
What was Marlon Brando's role in grandfather?
He was the "Don" or the godfather.
What was marlon brando's role in the grandfather?
He was the "Don" or the godfather.
Other than Marlon Brando which other actor has played the part of Vito Corleone in the Godfather series?
Only Marlon Brando.
