- Marlon Brando was a legendary screen actor
- He was best known for 'The Godfather'
- THIS is a look at his life and times
The student-turned-face of method acting, first gained attention for his performance as "Stanley Kowalski" in the Broadway run of 'A Streetcar Named Desire' in 1947. Here are some facts about Brando even some of his biggest fans don't know... Brando was expelled from high school, allegedly for riding a motorcycle down the hallway, which forced his father to send him to Shattuck Military Academy.
A man of many jobs
In New York, Brando worked as an elevator operator at Best & Co., a department store. He followed that gig with brief stints as a waiter, a short-order cook, and a sandwich man.
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From painter to poker player
He broke his nose during a stage performance because he was boxing someone backstage. Talk about a wild man! Someone stole his Oscar for 'On the Waterfront...'
Watch the video above to learn more!
