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I think awards in this country at this time are inappropriate to be received or given until the condition of the American Indian is drastically altered. If we are not our brother's keeper, at least let us not be his executioner.

Marlon Brando

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