Take a deep dive through the strangest facts surrounding a most legendary film actor.
Marlon Brando played iconic roles and revolutionized screen acting in the process. He was known as a bit of an eccentric, but it was only after his death that the true oddities of his life came to light. He once had fondue cheese shipped to his island, he had a pet raccoon named Russell, he was buds with Michael Jackson - the list goes on and on.
See just how weird the Godfather really was, both on and off screen.
1
He allegedly had an affair with Marilyn Monroe
Neither ever confirmed it publicly.
2
He may have spent a romantic night with Richard Pryor
Quincy Jones claimed both of them we bisexual and spent some time together.
3
He stuffed cotton in his mouth for his “Godfather” audition
Later, he had a prosthetic made and did some scenes with ice cubes in his mouth.
4
He was expelled from military school
For insubordination and refusing to follow orders.
5
He was obsessed with cheese
He once paid thousands of dollars to fly in a single serving of Swiss cheese fondue to his island.
6
He was offered the role of Lawrence of Arabia but turned it down
He said he didn’t want to spend two years riding a camel.
7
He fathered at least 11 children
Some sources claim the number may be higher (Only two pictured here).
8
He had a pet raccoon
His beloved pet was named Russell.
9
Brando claimed he could imitate almost any animal
He would do it on set or in interviews.
10
He was friends with Michael Jackson
Brando apparently stayed at Neverland Ranch.
11
He used onions to cry in scenes
Brando claimed he could never cry on command so he innovated.
12
He almost drowned on set
During the filming of “Mutiny on the Bounty”, his boat capsized in rough waters.
13
He had an obsession with Tahiti
He bought a private island there called Tetiaroa.
14
He refused to memorize lines
On “The Godfather”, he had lines taped to the ceiling and even other actors.
15
He once refused an Oscar
He won an Oscar for “The Godfather”, but sent a Native American activist, Sacheen Littlefeather, in his place to protest Hollywood’s portrayal of Native Americans.
