Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando Marlon Brando is widely regarded as the most influential actor in cinema history, whose naturalistic Method approach revolutionized screen performance. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, he burst onto Broadway before achieving iconic status in 'A Streetcar Named Desire' (1951) and 'On the Waterfront' (1954), for which he won his first Oscar. His portrayal of Vito Corleone in 'The Godfather' (1972) is considered one of the greatest performances ever committed to film, earning him a second Oscar which he famously refused in protest of Hollywood's treatment of Native Americans.