Birth Name:
Marlon Brando Jr
Birth Place:
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Ethnicity:
German, Dutch, Irish and English
The actor was of German, Dutch, Irish and English Descent. His family name, Brando is said to have derived from the German name Brandau. This was stated in his autobiography, Songs My Mother Taught Me.
Despite being well known for his role on the film, The Godfather, Brando does not have any Italian heritage.
Source:
Songs My Mother Taught Me (autobiography)
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He played a great role in a western called “One-Eyed Jacks”
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he’s kind of overrated as an actor but he’s cool. better than James Dean anyway.
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Great actor!!
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Brando is Irish American
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He looks Irish
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Agreed.
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