Biography on marlon brando documentary tcm

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There is no doubt that Marlon Brando remains one of the towering artists and quintessential pop culture figures of the 20th century.

An electrifyingly original actor for a good portion of his cinema and stage career, his personal life was notable for its myriad of eccentricities and family tragedies. From his youthful animal magnetism in such roles as Stanley Kowalski in the film adaptation of "A Streetcar Named Desire" to his iconic performance as Don Vito Corleone in "The Godfather," Brando's peerless genius as an actor will forever be an archetypal part of American culture.

Yet his peak cinematic achievements often contrasted with his aversion to the accompanying fame and adulation, and these conflicts often played out in rather bizarre ways. From smashing a predatory photographer's jaw to singing with and then planting a big fat smooch on interviewer Larry King, Brando could immolate the silver scree