Acting Legend Marlon Brando Dies - CBS News
Acclaimed Star Of 'On The Waterfront' & 'Godfather' Was 80 Years Old
www.cbsnews.comMarlon Brando was about 47–48 years old during the filming of The Godfather, as he was born in 1924 and the movie was shot in 1971–1972, with the release in 1972. He famously underwent makeup and prosthetics to look older for the role of Don Vito Corleone.