Ranking The 30 Best Actors of All-Time

2. Marlon Brando

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Defining what Marlon Brando meant for films in America is like unwinding neurons in our head. One of the most recognizable actors of all time, Brando is often hailed for bringing an intense realism to his performances. It was his role as Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) rocketed Brando to popularity. Following this, he played iconic gang leader Johnny Strabler in The Wild One, and received his first Oscar for On the Waterfront. His second Oscar came two decades later for his performance of Vito Corleone in The Godfather.