Could you please take a moment to say a prayer for my husband Ron. Been subbed for nearly 7 yes. He's a big fan. He's a healthy man but out of nowhere he's in the hospital with blood clots in his lungs. I sure would appreciate it. And, no insurance... God bless you all!
@pyrotechnic5254 He was cremated. Some ashes were scattered in Tahiti, and others in Death Valley, California, with those of his friend Wally Cox, who died in 1973 and Marlon Brando was very close with.
@Mitzi Rascal No Mitzi I was serious, Who doesn't have problems of some kind, But Marlin Brando's were deeply rooted. When ever he would do a personal interview you could tell there were things weighing heavy on him. Even as successful and wealthy as he was I am pretty sure you cant buy your way out of those problems.
One of my favorite actors of all time!I respect the fact that Brando didn't buy into the hype that everyone bestowed on him#He was humble , a great humanitarian, a great friend to others#One of a kind person and talent!
There was something so decent and human about him. You don't see that in Hollywood now. Bunch of uppity, rich, spoiled, hypocritical phonies who take from their fans then shit on them!
Marlon Brando went thru what many of us go thru...childhood mistakes. He seemed to have a kind heart for children. He was an angry & good hearted man. Complicated. We have his movies to enjoy forever.
Such a well done piece on Marlon Brando! Never knew all that about him. My hat's off to you Jerry documenting that complicated mess of wives, kids, and family troubles. I knew he was very close friends with Wally Cox but didn't know Marlon had their ashes mingled. At least he made it to a ripe age of 80.
Quite a story. I read his autobiography, which he wrote later in life. He sounded depressed, and was very negative about acting. His life got more turbulent as the years piled up, which is exactly what one shouldn’t experience. He did care about the underdog, and marched in Civil Rights events in the early- mid 60’s. He was complex, which may have helped him craft his roles. It was amazing how much his wives looked alike. Thanks Jerry for your always skilled biographies, we all know how much work you put into these and it shows.
I love Brando since age 16 my class mates bullied me for that reason but I still love the man he was with all his brillianc and moods Unfortunately fans only see the famous actor but only a fiew try to come close to the human being.I am researching and reading but I am not interested to read any books who constantly dismiss the facts.One can say a lot but this is for sure Brando was the best actor and to me he always will be.Marlon Brando in his own words:"I suppose the story of my life is a surch for love"In my opinion there was enough said and written bad things about Brando.He was like all of us,a human being and he did the best he can.And he always cared about our planet the animals and people!
AGREED!!! i sometimes picture someone who discovered their nephew's laptop & is recording these in a basement, i dunno. makes me laugh. sort of like jerry skinner's videos!! . . .
So Sad! My roommate in LA during the early 1990s once helped a guy who's car had broken down. It was Marlon Brando. My roommate said he was very nice and down to earth.
Lots of people are abused as children ! My mom and all 9 of we children . One does not have to be mean ! Most of our family never was . Money ,and stress causes it!
I want to add yet another comment of praise for this video. Thank you so much, Jerry. This was wonderful. What I like about your biographical videos, Jerry, is that they're as if they were put together, then narrated by, a friend of the family. For this video, Jerry, Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" seems very appropriate as a soundtrack; great choice.
Mr. Skinner....Your biographies go above and beyond any others I have watched. They are exquisite and riveting ! You put so much research into them..so thorough and exact. Thank you for sharing them ! :)
Missed Rita Moreno As one of his victims he seduced her, Promised her a Catholic wedding and then force her to get an abortion and ceremoniously dumped her right when she was getting her Oscar her for Westside story. His life and his children reveal the horrors that occur after childhood abuse. Because of his parents Dag was killed, His daughter committed suicide, Christian never recovered, God knows how many children he had aborted. All the love fame and fortune in the world can never heal the broken soul of an abused child. Rest in peace Marlon Brando
Rita wrote a book about her life and illustrates the total cruelty of Marlon Brando in her book. Marlon is an example of a beautiful man who lived a spoiled, pampered life because everyone melted when he came near. Yes, I do believe that he supported children and Wally Cox, but he could be very cruel to his sex partners: Maria (killed herself after being sexually manipulated by too many men at her young age starting with Marlon), Rita tried to commit suicide after her abortion and being dumped by Marlon, talk to his wives about his personal cruelty. He was a spoiled, pampered man who lived without limits. Nothing made him feel shame. He was an ego-driven man who had enormous energy and ambition and everyone else was a means to an end!!!
Rita carried on a affair with Brando for 8 years. If you know a man is a damaged “womanizer” yet you still take up with him then u can’t complain about the results! It’s like doing drugs. It make you feel good but you know u r playing with fire.
but it’s already proven to be fake! also why would she stay with him for years if he was this bad! you can’t look at one side of story without looking at the other sides yes he get bored quickly and like one night stands but he wasn’t abusive because he hated how his father abused him and his mother so he didn’t abuse others. you can say neglect but not abuse
Mr.Skinner u are a breath of fresh air.Please always know that u get the LIKE button prior to me watching your video..great voice,great knowledge,and all around great channel.much respect brother.cheers from the bay area
michael vasquez He did take care of his children and that alone speaks realms about this man. I am surprised Jerry did not mention when Marlon said "the jews own Hollywood." Boy was he ever talked to badly bcs of this. Later on he had to apologize. Everyone has ups and downs in their life, tragedies included. No-one talks about the little man's issues but if you are a star everything is written about you. In today's world, which btw is going to seed. I am sure some of these actors are dismayed by what is turned out these days. An award show, the least you wear the better dressed you are. Nowadays everything is so plastic and we have to hear "oh I got a tiny cut on my finger" and this makes front page news!!!!!! I am pretty sure that even back in the day drugs were used and of course they slept around but it never made the news and why should it.
Not that it matters, but Marlon' s statement was based in fact & imo, didn't come from a place of anti - semitism. (I can't speak on how other Jewish folks feel about it, just me, lol). Most of the large studio heads family's owned the movie houses eventually forming the studios & the studio heads ran Hollywood. (Most were immigrants/first generation Americans & it truly is a great American rags to riches tale - these men built dynasties).
09/24/2020 No, he didn't or couldn't properly take care of his children. Maybe financially, but there's more important things that a child needs. Like not to wake up to being introduced to a new sibling by your Dad's 4th wife or lover. Just the way his children behaved played a large part of his poor attention or total lack of attention. His son Christian & daughter Cheyenne both had deep emotional & mental concerns from a very young age. Note: the daughter committed suicide & the son was convicted of murder. Please, watch & listen to the video again & focus on their behaviors. Just as Marlon's bad/rebellious teenage/young adult behavior was mainly the result of HIS Dad's treatment; so Marlon passed that down to HIS own children.
@@jesusnameaboveallnames7369 Well, you can only blame one's parents so far. I'm getting the sense that you don't think Brando was that much at fault for how his children ended. Correct me if I'm wrong. But if we're just going to blame parents we might as well give a free pass to Charles Manson: the man had absolutely no cards dealt to him when he was born. I doubt very much you mean to imply that.
Most people create their own tragedies. Its too bad for such a good actor to have ended up like he did. Regardless, I hope Marlon is resting in eternal peace. Thank you for this documentary.
Who are you to say “most people create their own tragedies”??? This world has enough tragedy for everyone....and in ways...everyone is assigned at least some...some more than others. Try to be kinder to the people in this world.
@@Sraheens1 : The Heart of Darkness Somehow it seems appropriate to suggest that you take your own advice. That said, although the ancient Greeks assigned the cause of tragedy, a special kind of suffering, to fate, and it was Brando's fate to have had the dual misfortunes of a toxic childhood and the later curse of early Hollywood success, his own personal choices cannot be easily dismissed as directly contributing to the pain and suffering of many, perhaps even most, of those closest to him.
@@adamnoman4658 It is a kindness to tell someone that no, “most people” do not create their own tragedies. In your particular case, babbling about the ancient Greeks, curses, Hollywood AND Marlon Brando...with a goal of convicting him as some criminal that “contributing to the pain and suffering of many” is all he accomplished as a human being, as James Dough does for “most people”, is rather unfortunate. Most people do not create their own tragedies. Some do.
Great doco, thank you ! I knew very little of Marlon , I just stumbled here via Sacheen Littlefeather . Wow , what a life he led ! I will endeavour to watch some of his movies . It’s a shame his health declined the way it did , with all his wealth , he could have looked after himself and been in better shape . But that was before the fitness & health industry was so big as it is today. He certainly had and caused some heartache . As said already , sadly , a dysfunctional childhood can have devastating repercussions into the future generations. Yet it can also produce individuals with a resourceful emotional library for creativity . He did show generosity , concern and compassion in many situations as well . He did his best , no doubt . And gave much to the world . R.I.P Mr . Brando .
Mr. Jerry Skinner I enjoyed this biography very much. You hit a homerun with this one. I saw "Don Juan de Marco" and laughed and enjoyed this movie as one of his best. Great Movie. Johnny Depp's funniest movies; with lovely Faye Dunaway. Everyone should see this enjoyable movie.
Jerry your videos are always so spectacular so mesmerizing. I can't even imagine the extent of your research. Thank you for another absolutely Stellar video.
My God, My God. This is what comes out of extreme abuse and alcoholism. So sad but one thing is true, you cannot run from what you are. How horrible the price a child has to pay for the dysfunction of their parents which is true to this day. Opioid addiction like never before. The greatest lost of all is "Love" and real care. God help us all in all our shortcomings. Peace
That was an excellent bio Mr. Skinner. I appreciate this style much more than the recent bios you've been doing with video. Please keep up the great work.
Great video Jerry as always!! Boy what a tumultuous life he had. I saw the Godfather when with my mother when I was just 12. It's still my favorite to this day. Thanks again Jerry!!
Brando was no ordinary person! He had such a chaotic life. His early years were trauma laden. That had a lasting effect. I saw him in Apocalypse Now. I was stunned at his appearance and greatly moved by his acting. It seemed so real. That movie was a masterpiece! Regarding all his children, both biological and adopted, he tried to give them all the love and caring he had wanted as a child but didn’t get. He was a powerful man, but unfulfilled.
WOW! I had no idea about so much of this. I also had to Google for myself how many kids this guy had/claims. It’s between 9 & 15. One site stats; “Given, three of his fifteen children were adopted, but the man still fathered 12 of them!”
Another great documentary Jerry! So detailed and well represented! I hang on every word! THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN for your thorough research! God bless your heart ❤
Very well made Mr. Jerry.......... Private Investigator JJ Armes recovered quickly after he lost both hands in an explosion. , and went on to become a private investigator. He says he has rescued the kidnapped son of Marlon Brando, I met JJ many times here at the El Paso airport, as every time he came through the security check point and walked through my metal detector it required a full body pat down ,due to his metal hands. . :) I asked him once about the kidnapping rescue but he declined to talk about it. OK Thanks for this great story Mr. Jerry. Love what you do Sir. Your friend - Herb :)
Wow!! I've always thought Marlon Brando was such a gorgeous man!! Didn't know alot about him, how very interesting this was!! How tragic also. Jerry, you do such an awesome job n I love your voice n accent. Thank you for this.
All great Actors create a sense of Suspended Disbelief, together with Great Plot and Character Development - ALL make for a Superb Movie Experience! Marlon Brando brought that unmistakable "Screen Presence!"
I thought Id be watching a doco of his life with a montage of footage of some of his works and then when I realised it was just pictures I really wasn't enthusiastic BUT...having seen one of Jerrys previous work, I thought I'd give it a go...AND I really enjoyed it...I think it has a lot to do with Jerrys voice that plays a big part in enjoying his work cause I wouldn't enjoy seeing a doco like this narrated by someone else...So Kudos Mr Skinner AND I will hit that subscribe button!
@Gerald O'Hare....well, all it's a matter of taste, but surely Brando was not just 'good looking' but one of the most striking and handsomest men of any generation, even into his middle years.
Wow your documentaries are so good. Usually docs have film & lost of talking heads but u do a great job with pictures research & a nice soothing narration that's very engaging ! Great job! U would think bc marlon had such a troubled childhood he would have wanted a stable family unit. He got to 30 without all these children & wives. It's very nice that he adopted children & seems he loved his kids but it's not stable to go from woman to woman having kid after kid after kid plus of course with the kiddos tons of women to make them with. They say his mothers death made him not care anymore. Like a switch that flipped. She sounded like a woman so ahead of her time. She was a productive woman while in Nebraska sounded very cool & running a theater group in the 1920s even wearing pants & driving a car in that time was rare. Think how 30 years later in the 50s women were still not wearing pants driving or working. So in the 20s as a house wife she was something else. It sounds like the husband was awful & moved her away to chicago & she started drinking bc she missed her friends her life & the theater group. That is something she discovered henry Fonda. Like I said he meant well by the kids but could not see how unstable that was to never live fully with their mom & him. He would be in & out i guess except for Christian. Ur first child is special i suppose bc he had a long custody problem with the wife unless she was nutty . Maybe the other women he trusted. That's horrible in trying to kidnap christian its believed he was abused. Cheyenne maybe part of her mental illness was also a depression from her modeling career ending & I saw that she was the most coveted bachelorette on the island. I also think the directors spoiled him with that not learning lines crap. That is such a pain in the ass. He said oh bc it's more natural to search for the words. What's the difference if ur saying them from cue cards or u memorize them. I think it was laziness. Also he would demand to be payed per day in cash on movies he worked on after his 70s comeback. He holds the guiness book of world records for making the most money on so little time for superman. I'm guessing that is adjusted for inflation but it was still alot for today 3.4 million & 11% gross on the profits . Superman made 300 million world wide. So 33.4 million for a weeks work. Yea without inflation that still must be a record. Thanks again ! Did u do al pacino ? I'd love to see one on him, I think the next talented actor right after brando. Brando said in an interview al pacino he thought was the best actor around in the 70s. Too bad he didnt marry wally cox he said if he could have married him he would have been happily ever after. Marlon is known to be bisexual. If wally was too I think he wasnt kidding about that.
2:43 it makes sense. He got his abuse from his father. It's said that Marlon often went out of his way to able everyone around him miserable, and that he knew he made them miserable which gave him joy
If nothing else, this should teach young people not to idolize so called Hollywood stars. More often than not they are miserable people, and never know true happiness...
@@alainm5291 A'MEN AND A'MEN AGAIN!!! THE FLESH IS WEAK, THAT'S WHY WE MUST DIE TO IT DAILY AND GET ROOTED IN AND STAY ROOTED IN THE WORD OF GOD THE HEAVENLY FATHER!!!
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I never watch CZcams video's longer than about 10 to 12 minutes until Jerry releases one. I watch every second of his.
It seems that Brando's real life was more dramatic than any role he portrayed. Thank you Jerry for another riveting , well researched bio.
@pyrotechnic5254 He was cremated. Some ashes were scattered in Tahiti, and others in Death Valley, California, with those of his friend Wally Cox, who died in 1973 and Marlon Brando was very close with.
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No doubt about it. He was a real drama queen.
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Children of alcoholics really suffer and never seem to get over the trauma.
I know 1st hand.
Thumbs up at the beginning, because you’ve never done a bad video, in my opinion. Thanks, Jerry. 😊
Mr skinner u r the best researcher thanks for ur nice n0arative of marlon d iconic actor
''Behind every beautiful thing there's been some kind of pain.'' -Bob Dylan
That was more then Some kind of Pain To me
Is the song Mozart?
Mr Skinner, You are the master of biographies!
I thought my life was a mess, after watching Marlin Brando;s life I am now counting my blessings.
@Mitzi Rascal No Mitzi I was serious, Who doesn't have problems of some kind, But Marlin Brando's were deeply rooted. When ever he would do a personal interview you could tell there were things weighing heavy on him. Even as successful and wealthy as he was I am pretty sure you cant buy your way out of those problems.
One of my favorite actors of all time!I respect the fact that Brando didn't buy into the hype that everyone bestowed on him#He was humble , a great humanitarian, a great friend to others#One of a kind person and talent!
There was something so decent and human about him. You don't see that in Hollywood now. Bunch of uppity, rich, spoiled, hypocritical phonies who take from their fans then shit on them!
They'll Never be another Marlon Brando.
Oh Yes! TRUTH INDEED AMEN 🙏
@morgantylerv9406 There sure won't.
An actor par excellence carried a lot of unsettled childhood baggage with him through out his life.Looks to kill ..truly a icon.
Should’ve healed before getting married and have kids
This is how a good history/biography documentary is made.
Thank you very much.
Marlon Brando went thru what many of us go thru...childhood mistakes. He seemed to have a kind heart for children. He was an angry & good hearted man. Complicated. We have his movies to enjoy forever.
His Movies are my ALL time Favorites & He's Uber Gorgeous 😍 💕 💗
Such a well done piece on Marlon Brando! Never knew all that about him. My hat's off to you Jerry documenting that complicated mess of wives, kids, and family troubles. I knew he was very close friends with Wally Cox but didn't know Marlon had their ashes mingled. At least he made it to a ripe age of 80.
He was so handsome.
i agree!
Quite a story. I read his autobiography, which he wrote later in life. He sounded depressed, and was very negative about acting. His life got more turbulent as the years piled up, which is exactly what one shouldn’t experience. He did care about the underdog, and marched in Civil Rights events in the early- mid 60’s. He was complex, which may have helped him craft his roles. It was amazing how much his wives looked alike. Thanks Jerry for your always skilled biographies, we all know how much work you put into these and it shows.
I love Brando since age 16 my class mates bullied me for that reason but I still love the man he was with all his brillianc and moods Unfortunately fans only see the famous actor but only a fiew try to come close to the human being.I am researching and reading but I am not interested to read any books who constantly dismiss the facts.One can say a lot but this is for sure Brando was the best actor and to me he always will be.Marlon Brando in his own words:"I suppose the story of my life is a surch for love"In my opinion there was enough said and written bad things about Brando.He was like all of us,a human being and he did the best he can.And he always cared about our planet the animals and people!
I would've love to meet him!!
If there ever is a CZcams Hall of Fame, I think Jerry Skinner should be the first inductee.
Agreed
Absolutely! He is the best.
Yes, I always prefer Mr. Skinner's to any other documentary out there. A thorough and respectful treatment of each person's life.
Larry , agreed .. He could have a career in documentary .Great voice also
AGREED!!! i sometimes picture someone who discovered their nephew's laptop & is recording these in a basement, i dunno. makes me laugh. sort of like jerry skinner's videos!! . . .
So Sad! My roommate in LA during the early 1990s once helped a guy who's car had broken down. It was Marlon Brando. My roommate said he was very nice and down to earth.
So sad that his father's abuse of him affected so many generations!
He took care of all the children because the women couldn't,talk about abuse.
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@@baird5776mullet if you call it that.
Damn on you are 75% correct
Lots of people are abused as children ! My mom and all 9 of we children . One does not have to be mean ! Most of our family never was . Money ,and stress causes it!
Great documentary! Marlon has always been a intriguing person.. and quite possibly the greatest actor who ever lived. Rest in peace, Marlon. John.
I want to add yet another comment of praise for this video. Thank you so much, Jerry. This was wonderful. What I like about your biographical videos, Jerry, is that they're as if they were put together, then narrated by, a friend of the family. For this video, Jerry, Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" seems very appropriate as a soundtrack; great choice.
Mr. Skinner....Your biographies go above and beyond any others I have watched. They are exquisite and riveting ! You put so much research into them..so thorough and exact. Thank you for sharing them ! :)
Greatest actor, he could play any part, and he played it to perfection. He was so handsome. RIP sweet prince.
He was a dreamboat 💙
Brando and Paul Newman were so handsome boys of Hollywood.
Whst on earth for him to gain up to 300 lbs
He had alot of emotional issues .. hope he is well wherever he transitioned to xo
I loved Marlon ....he was an icon...one of the best ever..
Missed Rita Moreno As one of his victims he seduced her, Promised her a Catholic wedding and then force her to get an abortion and ceremoniously dumped her right when she was getting her Oscar her for Westside story. His life and his children reveal the horrors that occur after childhood abuse. Because of his parents Dag was killed, His daughter committed suicide, Christian never recovered, God knows how many children he had aborted. All the love fame and fortune in the world can never heal the broken soul of an abused child. Rest in peace Marlon Brando
Rita wrote a book about her life and illustrates the total cruelty of Marlon Brando in her book.
Marlon is an example of a beautiful man who lived a spoiled, pampered life because everyone melted when he came near.
Yes, I do believe that he supported children and Wally Cox, but he could be very cruel to his sex partners: Maria (killed herself after being sexually manipulated by too many men at her young age starting with Marlon), Rita tried to commit suicide after her abortion and being dumped by Marlon, talk to his wives about his personal cruelty.
He was a spoiled, pampered man who lived without limits. Nothing made him feel shame. He was an ego-driven man who had enormous energy and ambition and everyone else was
a means to an end!!!
@ well said 👌👏🏼 I read about miss Rita Moreno’s story.It seemed she really liked him a lot..He’s very good looking.
Rita carried on a affair with Brando for 8 years.
If you know a man is a damaged “womanizer” yet you still take up with him then u can’t complain about the results!
It’s like doing drugs. It make you feel good but you know u r playing with fire.
I thought the love of Marlon life was Marilyn Monroe
but it’s already proven to be fake! also why would she stay with him for years if he was this bad! you can’t look at one side of story without looking at the other sides yes he get bored quickly and like one night stands but he wasn’t abusive because he hated how his father abused him and his mother so he didn’t abuse others. you can say neglect but not abuse
Mr.Skinner u are a breath of fresh air.Please always know that u get the LIKE button prior to me watching your video..great voice,great knowledge,and all around great channel.much respect brother.cheers from the bay area
Wow, me too, first like, then watch.
@@Ant-ls2pr me too! I love his stories. He’s such a good narrater.
Thank you, Mr. Skinner. As I've said before, you are the Master of telling these wonderful stories. An ABSOLUTE MASTER, THANK YOU !!
Amazing gorgeous man I’ve always loved him as an actor . One of my top favourites .
For all the worldly success Brando had, his life was a sad one. At least he took care of his children.
michael vasquez He did take care of his children and that alone speaks realms about this man. I am surprised Jerry did not mention when Marlon said "the jews own Hollywood." Boy was he ever talked to badly bcs of this. Later on he had to apologize. Everyone has ups and downs in their life, tragedies included. No-one talks about the little man's issues but if you are a star everything is written about you. In today's world, which btw is going to seed. I am sure some of these actors are dismayed by what is turned out these days. An award show, the least you wear the better dressed you are. Nowadays everything is so plastic and we have to hear "oh I got a tiny cut on my finger" and this makes front page news!!!!!! I am pretty sure that even back in the day drugs were used and of course they slept around but it never made the news and why should it.
Took care of his children? One hanged herself and the other committed murder.
Not that it matters, but Marlon' s statement was based in fact & imo, didn't come from a place of anti - semitism. (I can't speak on how other Jewish folks feel about it, just me, lol). Most of the large studio heads family's owned the movie houses eventually forming the studios & the studio heads ran Hollywood. (Most were immigrants/first generation Americans & it truly is a great American rags to riches tale - these men built dynasties).
09/24/2020
No, he didn't or couldn't properly take care of his children. Maybe financially, but there's more important things that a child needs. Like not to wake up to being introduced to a new sibling by your Dad's 4th wife or lover.
Just the way his children behaved played a large part of his poor attention or total lack of attention. His son Christian & daughter Cheyenne both had deep emotional & mental concerns from a very young age.
Note: the daughter committed suicide & the son was convicted
of murder.
Please, watch & listen to the video again & focus on their behaviors.
Just as Marlon's bad/rebellious teenage/young adult behavior was mainly the result of HIS Dad's treatment; so Marlon passed that down to HIS own children.
@@jesusnameaboveallnames7369 Well, you can only blame one's parents so far. I'm getting the sense that you don't think Brando was that much at fault for how his children ended. Correct me if I'm wrong. But if we're just going to blame parents we might as well give a free pass to Charles Manson: the man had absolutely no cards dealt to him when he was born. I doubt very much you mean to imply that.
can I say he had a colorful life but he really brought devastating damages to others' lives
Outstanding documentary as usual Jerry! Thank you
What a story he was such a good looking guy
I MET ONCE..........AND IT WAS MAGIC MOMENT HE REALLY DID HAVE THAT THING CALLED CHRISMA
He needed it to mask his obvious mental problems.
Wow how did you meet him ?
Lucky you! I would've loved to meet him.
Always thumbs up Jerry. Keep those fine documentaries coming! Thanks for the backstory on Brando, it explains a lot.
So his father both gave him life and cursed him. Sounds all too familiar.Great video.
Best actor who ever lived! RIP Bud 🥀
Thank you again Uncle Jerry... your videos are gold, and much enjoyed.
Such a tragic family. Drugs and alcohol have destroyed so many lives and for nothing.
I had a crush on Brandon when I was a young girl. I am 80 now. Wow, what a beautiful man!
Most people create their own tragedies. Its too bad for such a good actor to have ended up like he did. Regardless, I hope Marlon is resting in eternal peace. Thank you for this documentary.
Who are you to say “most people create their own tragedies”??? This world has enough tragedy for everyone....and in ways...everyone is assigned at least some...some more than others. Try to be kinder to the people in this world.
@@Sraheens1 : The Heart of Darkness
Somehow it seems appropriate to suggest that you take your own advice.
That said, although the ancient Greeks assigned the cause of tragedy, a special kind of suffering, to fate, and it was Brando's fate to have had the dual misfortunes of a toxic childhood and the later curse of early Hollywood success, his own personal choices cannot be easily dismissed as directly contributing to the pain and suffering of many, perhaps even most, of those closest to him.
@@adamnoman4658 It is a kindness to tell someone that no, “most people” do not create their own tragedies. In your particular case, babbling about the ancient Greeks, curses, Hollywood AND Marlon Brando...with a goal of convicting him as some criminal that “contributing to the pain and suffering of many” is all he accomplished as a human being, as James Dough does for “most people”, is rather unfortunate. Most people do not create their own tragedies. Some do.
He will be back in due time, for another soul journey....
Thank you Jerry for another terrific video! Marlon Brando was a great actor and complicated person
Marlon was a special human being beautiful man
Marlon's dying words were: "What was that all about?"
Jerry, you're the Man! Another great documentary and a sad reflection on how we often repeat the same mistakes of our parents over and over again.
Great doco, thank you ! I knew very little of Marlon , I just stumbled here via Sacheen Littlefeather .
Wow , what a life he led ! I will endeavour to watch some of his movies . It’s a shame his health declined the way it did , with all his wealth , he could have looked after himself and been in better shape . But that was before the fitness & health industry was so big as it is today. He certainly had and caused some heartache . As said already , sadly , a dysfunctional childhood can have devastating repercussions into the future generations. Yet it can also produce individuals with a resourceful emotional library for creativity .
He did show generosity , concern and compassion in many situations as well . He did his best , no doubt . And gave much to the world . R.I.P Mr . Brando .
Tragic mess in real life, but a Great actor!
Those actors who had a bad life at home usually at one time or another said, “ acting a roll is better than a life at home”
Great work, great documentary , You’re videos about famous people , are the best. Thank you 🙏
Thank you Jerry for this and all the other informative and respectful postings of famous people. You do a great job.
Mr. Jerry Skinner I enjoyed this biography very much. You hit a homerun with this one.
I saw "Don Juan de Marco" and laughed and enjoyed this movie as one of his best. Great Movie. Johnny Depp's funniest movies; with lovely Faye Dunaway. Everyone should see this enjoyable movie.
That must have been one complicated life to research!
INDEED! My head even hurts
Jerry your videos are always so spectacular so mesmerizing.
I can't even imagine the extent of your research.
Thank you for another absolutely Stellar video.
I hit like BEFORE watching, cause I know it'll be a good one.
Thank you Mister Jerry, l love your channel, & love your speaking voice.
My God, My God. This is what comes out of extreme abuse and alcoholism. So sad but one thing is true, you cannot run from what you are. How horrible the price a child has to pay for the dysfunction of their parents which is true to this day. Opioid addiction like never before. The greatest lost of all is "Love" and real care. God help us all in all our shortcomings. Peace
Truth Indeed Ugh
Mr. Skinner, you are a nation treasure. Thank you for you marvelous videos.
And the Oscar goes to Jerry Skinner......Thank you sir!
Thank you very much, Mr. Skinner. I enjoy your biography videos.
That as a Super sad Story,Nobody deserves all those Disasters in one’s lifetime...RIP.🌹☘️
Agree
That was an excellent bio Mr. Skinner. I appreciate this style much more than the recent bios you've been doing with video. Please keep up the great work.
What a great overview of Brando's life, thank you for the time and effort put into this. Love your voice!.
He was very handsome.
Mr. Brando was an Original and a Rare Person. Like many great persons Mr. Brando is truly greater in Death than Life.
What a handsome man he was.
Yes, a great actor too. but good looking, Wow!
Oh Yes
The greatest of all actors and so sad personal life. Love you, Marlon, rest in peace.
You did it again my friend. Over the top, home run, you are incredible. Thank you Jerry, please keep em coming.
Augie and Jill Blase.🤠
Great video Jerry as always!! Boy what a tumultuous life he had. I saw the Godfather when with my mother when I was just 12. It's still my favorite to this day. Thanks again Jerry!!
A true Legend.. Rebell in he´s own way..A Human..Such a rich and tragic life..Still brings a smile to my face..
I always wanted to meet Marlon Brando. Never got the opportunity.
I love Jerry's accent so much
God rest your soul Marlon, your a hero
"Thank you for the upload.💘
Watching from NSW Australia."
Wow Jerry another good bio, you, like many others have commented, do the best job on these stories! Thanks so much!
Another fantastic in depth biography, keep them coming Jerry.
Brando was no ordinary person! He had such a chaotic life. His early years were trauma laden. That had a lasting effect. I saw him in Apocalypse Now. I was stunned at his appearance and greatly moved by his acting. It seemed so real. That movie was a masterpiece! Regarding all his children, both biological and adopted, he tried to give them all the love and caring he had wanted as a child but didn’t get. He was a powerful man, but unfulfilled.
As always so informative!!! Thanks for making my day!!! Wishing you the best
WOW! I had no idea about so much of this. I also had to Google for myself how many kids this guy had/claims. It’s between 9 & 15. One site stats; “Given, three of his fifteen children were adopted, but the man still fathered 12 of them!”
He is aries the ram that's why
He must have had a lot of patience with that many kids!
Another great video Mr. J. Skinner
Great information with all your videos
It's so sad what happened to His children AND son in law. He had to be so strong to endure that Situation. RIP handsome Brando.
Thanks, Jerry. Another great doc. I loved MB acting. He had plenty to "draw upon" emotionally in "Streetcar" from his parents.
Another great documentary Jerry! So detailed and well represented! I hang on every word! THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN for your thorough research! God bless your heart ❤
Thank you Debbie. Jerry
Very well made Mr. Jerry..........
Private Investigator JJ Armes recovered quickly after he lost both hands in an explosion. , and went on to become a private investigator. He says he has rescued the kidnapped son of Marlon Brando,
I met JJ many times here at the El Paso airport, as every time he came through the security check point and walked through my metal detector it required a full body pat down ,due to his metal hands. . :) I asked him once about the kidnapping rescue but he declined to talk about it.
OK Thanks for this great story Mr. Jerry. Love what you do Sir.
Your friend - Herb :)
Wow!! I've always thought Marlon Brando was such a gorgeous man!! Didn't know alot about him, how very interesting this was!! How tragic also.
Jerry, you do such an awesome job n I love your voice n accent. Thank you for this.
Sad 😥 story
You did it again Mr. Skinner! So much research and presented so well. Always enjoy and can't wait for the next!
All great Actors create a sense of Suspended Disbelief, together with Great Plot and Character Development - ALL make for a Superb Movie Experience!
Marlon Brando brought that unmistakable "Screen Presence!"
Some actors say they are actors cause it’s easier than their real life.
Thank you Mr. skinner for another masterpiece.
Enjoyed the info..he played with some great actors and in some great movies. Ty
Thank you for sharing this wonderful story with us. Excellent as always..
You have given the most informative story of his life. You are a wonderful storyteller.
I waited soooo long for this! Thank you for this doc!!! I learned so much!!
Bigger Than any other Life...Marlon Brando gave all of his to us... RIP
Jerry, I’ve been enjoying your videos for a couple years. Thanks for all the work you do putting them together.
Another great biography Jerry enjoyed this very much it was a shame how he ended up overweight and all the sadness they suffered. Thanks Jerry.
I thought Id be watching a doco of his life with a montage of footage of some of his works and then when I realised it was just pictures I really wasn't enthusiastic BUT...having seen one of Jerrys previous work, I thought I'd give it a go...AND I really enjoyed it...I think it has a lot to do with Jerrys voice that plays a big part in enjoying his work cause I wouldn't enjoy seeing a doco like this narrated by someone else...So Kudos Mr Skinner AND I will hit that subscribe button!
As Always your the best of the best .
Never knew much of his story growing up. Thanks.
There will NEVER BE Another Marlon Brando , HE was 1 of a Kind. Uber Gorgeous 😍 ✨️ 💕 & Best Actor Ever.
Truth Indeed AMEN 🙏
This is so interesting and Brando was good looking in the early days. Always talented but not always stable mentally.
@Gerald O'Hare....well, all it's a matter of taste, but surely Brando was not just 'good looking' but one of the most striking and handsomest men of any generation, even into his middle years.
Wow your documentaries are so good. Usually docs have film & lost of talking heads but u do a great job with pictures research & a nice soothing narration that's very engaging ! Great job! U would think bc marlon had such a troubled childhood he would have wanted a stable family unit. He got to 30 without all these children & wives. It's very nice that he adopted children & seems he loved his kids but it's not stable to go from woman to woman having kid after kid after kid plus of course with the kiddos tons of women to make them with. They say his mothers death made him not care anymore. Like a switch that flipped. She sounded like a woman so ahead of her time. She was a productive woman while in Nebraska sounded very cool & running a theater group in the 1920s even wearing pants & driving a car in that time was rare. Think how 30 years later in the 50s women were still not wearing pants driving or working. So in the 20s as a house wife she was something else.
It sounds like the husband was awful & moved her away to chicago & she started drinking bc she missed her friends her life & the theater group. That is something she discovered henry Fonda.
Like I said he meant well by the kids but could not see how unstable that was to never live fully with their mom & him. He would be in & out i guess except for Christian. Ur first child is special i suppose bc he had a long custody problem with the wife unless she was nutty . Maybe the other women he trusted. That's horrible in trying to kidnap christian its believed he was abused. Cheyenne maybe part of her mental illness was also a depression from her modeling career ending & I saw that she was the most coveted bachelorette on the island.
I also think the directors spoiled him with that not learning lines crap. That is such a pain in the ass. He said oh bc it's more natural to search for the words. What's the difference if ur saying them from cue cards or u memorize them. I think it was laziness. Also he would demand to be payed per day in cash on movies he worked on after his 70s comeback. He holds the guiness book of world records for making the most money on so little time for superman. I'm guessing that is adjusted for inflation but it was still alot for today 3.4 million & 11% gross on the profits . Superman made 300 million world wide. So 33.4 million for a weeks work. Yea without inflation that still must be a record.
Thanks again ! Did u do al pacino ? I'd love to see one on him, I think the next talented actor right after brando. Brando said in an interview al pacino he thought was the best actor around in the 70s.
Too bad he didnt marry wally cox he said if he could have married him he would have been happily ever after. Marlon is known to be bisexual. If wally was too I think he wasnt kidding about that.
2:43 it makes sense. He got his abuse from his father.
It's said that Marlon often went out of his way to able everyone around him miserable, and that he knew he made them miserable which gave him joy
If nothing else, this should teach young people not to idolize so called Hollywood stars. More often than not they are miserable people, and never know true happiness...
Because they're led by the flesh , not the spirit.
So true, the list is endless.
@GWAG, I AGREE...THE SMART ONES GET OUT OF HELLYWEIRD !!!
@@alainm5291 A'MEN AND A'MEN AGAIN!!! THE FLESH IS WEAK, THAT'S WHY WE MUST DIE TO IT DAILY AND GET ROOTED IN AND STAY ROOTED IN THE WORD OF GOD THE HEAVENLY FATHER!!!
There are and were many stars that led happy married lives. Jimmy Stewart, Jack Benny, George Burns and many more just to name a few.
You did a great job on Brando’s Biography.
Another excellent and fascinating bio, Jerry. I can't wait till you do Chuck Connors.
Agreed. Also I’d like to see one on Martin Landau.