Somebody: The Reckless Life and Remarkable Career of Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando's life was a tumultuous journey filled with both personal struggles and artistic genius.

In this definitive biography, best-selling author Stefan Kanfer seamlessly intertwines the man and his work to provide an illuminating appraisal of the iconic actor's life.

From Brando's troubled childhood to his arrival in New York in the 1940s, where he studied with legendary actress Stella Adler and became the star of Broadway's A Streetcar Named Desire at age 23, Kanfer offers a detailed analysis of each of Brando's films, showcasing the evolution of his singular genius.

The book also sheds light on Brando's self-destructiveness, ambivalence toward his craft, and the tragedies that shadowed his last years.

With a focus on Brando's life and work, this biography provides a comprehensive and captivating portrait of an artist whose work forever altered the landscape of his craft.

©2008 Stefan Kanfer (P)2008 Blackstone Audio.