It goes without saying that Marlon Brando is one of the greatest actors ever.
Brando helped to introduce a new level of authenticity to screen acting thanks to his experiences working with Elia Kazan on A Streetcar Named Desire and On the Waterfront, and you would have a hard time finding a film professor who doesn’t reference his work in The Godfather.
Although Brando is an important figure in the history of Hollywood, he’s also no stranger to controversy.
It’s almost impossible to rewatch his performances in films like On The Waterfront, The Last Tango in Paris, Apocalypse Now, or The Island of Dr.
Moreau without thinking about the hectic behind-the-scenes stories shared about their productions.
Although Brando helped usher in a new level of dramatic authenticity to superhero movies with his performance as Jor-El in 1978’s Superman, he also caused innumerable headaches for both his cast and crew.
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