Born on April 3, 1924 in Omaha, Nebraska, American actor Marlon Brando’s movies include “A Streetcar Named Desire,” “On the Waterfront,” “The Godfather,” and “Apocalypse Now.” Marlon was 11 and living in Evanston, Illinois when his parents separated, at which time his mother took him and his two siblings to Santa Ana, California to stay with her mother. Two years later, his parents reconciled and the family moved to a suburb of Chicago. He died July 1, 2004 of respiratory failure in Los Angeles, leaving behind 13 of his 15 children and more than 25 grandchildren.
Recommended Resources
BBC: Screen Legend Brando Dies at 80
Displays the obituary of Marlon Brando, details about his funeral arrangements, and tributes and personal comments by those who knew him and worked with him.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3860723.stm
Marlon Brando: Rebel Lover Legend
Extensive information is found here about Brando the man and the actor. Also delves into the characters he played through his career, and a blog.
http://www.marlonbrando.com/
Contains a profile of the actor as well as news, photographs, downloads, and video clips of his movies.
http://reelclassics.com/Actors/Brando/brando.htm
USA Today: Brando Remembered As Brilliant, Bizarre
Features an obituary which recalls Brando’s most brilliant moments in the public eye and what the journalist terms “bizarre” moments. The latter include his reclusiveness, his padlocking of his own refrigerator, and kissing Larry King on the lips.
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/people/2004-07-02-marlon-obit_x.htm
