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Birth
Marlon Brando was born in Omaha Nebraska to a calcium carbonate salesman father and an artist mother. With 8 Oscar nominations, 2 wins, and his creation of method acting, Marlon Brando is arguably the best actor of the 20th century and one of the best ever.("Biography")
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Childhood
Growing up Brando spent his teen years in Illinois, where he got in a lot of trouble at school. After a while he got himself kicked out of school and he was sent to military school.("Marlon Brando Biography") -
A Streetcar Named Desire
In 1951, Brando starred in his breakout role as Stanley Kowalski in "A Streetcar Named Desire". After the movie was released Brando had become Hollywood's new bad boy.("Biography")
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Brando Gives a Speech on Indians
Brando stated throughout his life that one of his passions was shining a light upon the issues of Native Americans. In fact it was one of the only thing he would talk about publicly. In 1964, Brando gave a large speech about the Indians, as well as a press conference the same day.(Killgallen,Dorothy) -
The Oscars 1973
In 1973 Brando won his second Best Actor Oscar for his role in "The Godfather". Brando did not go onstage to accept the award, bit instead sent a Native American woman to accept his award and give a speech. Brando's actions were not well recieved by the academy or the people.(Cavett,Dick)
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Death
Unfortunately, Marlon Brando's prime was just about over by the 80's and he is often forgotten because of this fact. However, it is important that Brando is remembered for the genius that he was and that his revolutionary influence on acting is never forgotten.("Marlon Brando Biography")
