10 Actors Who Had A Massive Resurgence
4. Marlon Brando
One of the most widely acclaimed actors of all time had his share of weaker releases. In the early 1950s, Marlon Brando started appearing in major releases, coming to everyone's attention with On the Waterfront. As early as his third film appearance, the actor had received his first Oscar. However, this acclaim would not last.
Throughout the 1960s, Brando's career took a tumble as he appeared in many lacklustre efforts. The Appaloosa and Reflections in a Golden Eye both failed to catch on and some commentators claimed they had made the actor unbankable in the business.
It took one masterpiece to fully revitalise his acting reputation. 1972's The Godfather saw Brando take on the leading role. It would turn out to be one of the most iconic performances in film history. Balancing both assertiveness and ruthlessness, the actor's take on Vito Corleone earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor (which Brando refused to accept).
From here it was hit after hit for the actor. Having planted himself at the top of the Hollywood business, he was widely sought after in other major projects, such as Apocalypse Now and Superman: The Movie.