Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando in A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)

the classics, darling. on Instagram: “Marlon Brando photographed by Cecil Beaton for Vogue magazine, 1947. When Marlon arrived at the studio, Cecil reportedly remarked that he…”

Marlon Brando

Literally the only one man in the world who could look this hot while showing you a mouthful of partially chewed fruit. During a break on the set of 'A Streetcar Named Desire,' 1951.

Marlon Brando in A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)

One of the greatest actors of the 20th century with a career that spans over six decades and includes some of the best films of all time from A Streetcar ...

His boyish grin, piercing stare and captivating on-screen performances earned Marlon Brando the status of international cinema star. After playing Stanley Kowalski in "A Streetcar Named Desire", he was regarded as one of the signature actors of his time, influencing other titans of cinema, from James Dean, to Paul Newman and Steve McQueen. To mark the actor's birthday, we're opening up the archives and taking a look at some vintage photographs.

Marlon Brando, as only a young pup

“Acting is the expression of a neurotic impulse. It's a bum's life. The principal benefit acting has afforded me is the money to pay for my psychoanalysis.” “An actor is at most a poet and at least an entertainer.” “People ask that a lot. They say, 'What did you do while you took time out ?' - as if the rest of my life is taking time out. But the fact is, making movies is time out for me because the rest, the nearly complete whole, is what's real for me. I'm not an actor and haven't been for…