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Marlon Brando

Most famous for his role as Vito Corleone in “The Godfather”, Marlon Brando had been in the entertainment industry for more than 50 years. He had won several awards, including his Academy Award for his role in the films “On the Waterfront” and “The Godfather”.

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What role did Marlon Brando play in the movie the Godfather?

Playwright Tennessee Williams Pulitzer winning book of "A Streetcar named Desire" was adapted for Screen by Williams himself. It was a perfect vehicle for Marlon Brandowho became a towering Hollywood figure and is regarded to have defined a new concept and style of Acting after he appeared as the rustic and brutish Stanley Kowalski in the Elia Kazan directed film of the same name in 1951.
Brando had already appeared in the Broadway version of this play in 1947 which was a big success but mass-appeal eluded him. Earlier after a disastrous schooling sojourn he found his true calling when he moved from Nebraska to NYC to join the "Actor's Studio". This school of acting propagated the 'method acting' under Lee Strasberg. It was in "New School Dramatic Workshop" where he studied with Stella Adler and learned the revolutionary tactics of the "Stanislavsky system".
Brando's realistic acting style in "A Streetcar named Desire" (1951) garnered for him a Academy Awards Nomination for Best Actor and continued his nomination streak in his next 3 films in consecutive years winning the coveted award in 1954 for his portrayal as the vulnerable Terry Malloy in "On the Waterfront" directed by none other than Elia Kazan. Brando had a profound effect on stars like James Dean, Paul Newman, and to some extent Robert DeNiro.

What was John Wayne's reaction to Marlon Brando refusing Oscar?

If I remember correctly Wayne disapproved strongly at Brando's 'snub' of the academy.

Did marlon brando own cats?

Yes he did. He was an avid animal lover and owned many different animals throughout his life. He even had a pet Raccoon at one stage.

Did Marlon Brando actually defeat the Manson Cult with his fists?

Brando lived near the Manson "Family," and has been quoted as fearing thegroup enough to get a gun for protection. There is no evidence he ever came in contact with them.

Marlon Brando owned an island retreat where?

Tahiti, the Pacific island setting for his remake of "Mutiny on the Bounty" in which he costarred with his future ex-wife.

Did the movie A dry white season with Marlon Brando win any awards?

Yes, but not Oscars. Marlon Brando won the Best Actor award from the Tokyo International Film Festival. It was nominated for the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Marlon Brando); Denzel Washington won for Glory. It was also nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (Marlon Brando); he lost again the Denzel Washington for Glory. Brando was also nominated for a BAFTA for his role but lost to Roy McAnally for My Left Foot. Additionally the film was nominated for the Human Rights Award from Politcal Film Society, USA; the award went to Mississippi Burning.

What was the name of the Japanese movie that marlon brando played in?

In the Hollywood film The Teahouse of the August Moon , Marlon Brando portrayed the Okinawan story narrator. His next film, Sayonara , also takes place in Japan, and in that film he portrays an American officer who is in love with a Japanese civilian.

Has Marlon Brando ever portrayed a woman?

Not that I know of, but he disguised himself as a woman in "The Missouri Breaks."