Marlon Brando

In 1948 Marlon Brando stunned audiences and critics alike with his revolutionary, raw, and improvisational approach to acting. He became a symbol of a new, rebellious generation that was sick of conventions and committed to genuine emotion and unvarnished truth. From his breakout role as Stanley Kowalski inA Streetcar Named Desireto his mesmerizing portrayal of Don Corleone in The Godfather, he created some of the most memorable characters in American cinematic history.