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An actor must interpret life, and in order to do so he must be willing to accept all experiences that life can offer.

Marlon Brando

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Marlon Brando
Age: 80 †
Born: 1924
Born: April 3
Died: 2004
Died: July 1
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Omaha
Nebraska
Marlon Brando Jr.
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