Myles Jonathan Brando was born in California on January 16, 1992. He is the son of Marlon Brando and Maria Ruiz and has two siblings, Timothy and Ninna.
Jonathan Brando’s father ‘Marlon Brando’ was an American actor. Throughout his six-decade career, he received various accolades. His father is considered one of the twentieth century’s most outstanding actors. Marlon Brando’s life is addressed in the book Songs My Mother Taught Me. The book displays the entire life of his father’s journey.
Jonathan Brando’s Father- Marlon Brando
Johnathan’s father was born on April 3, 1924, in Nebraska. He did not even complete high school and stated that it was always embarrassing for him. His father portrayed the role of Stanley Kowalski in A Street Car Named Desire, which was also his debut.
Some of his other notable roles include:
- The Godfather
- On the Waterfront
- Superman
- Julius Caesar
- Apocalypse Now
- Freshman
The last film role that Jonathan’s father was offered was in Man on Fire. However, the role instead went to Christopher Walken.
Throughout his career, Marlon was praised and liked for his successful roles. He also garnered awards, including Golden, Academy, Bafta, and many others.
Marlon was also known for his excessive eating, public outbursts, and philandering, therefore known as the industry’s Bad Boy. He experienced various tragedies during the two major incidents in his life. His son Christian Brando was imprisoned for killing Dag Drollet, and his depressed onetime model daughter, Cheyenne Brando, committed suicide.
Marlon was also a social activist and stood for the causes of African-American and American Indian movements.
Jonathan Brando’s Brother- Simon Teihotu Brando
Brother of Jonathon Brando, Teihotu was born on May 30, 1963. He stayed out of the public’s eye to fulfill his father’s wishes. As a father of three children, Teihotu works and lives in a hotel named after his family name, “The Brando”.
Jonathan Brando’s Sister- Cheyenne Brando
Cheyenne Brando, born February 20, 1970, was a Tahitian supermodel. Cheyenne began dating Dag Drolllet in May 1987 and became pregnant with their child in 1989. Cheyenne’s elder half-brother Christian gunned down Drollet at their father’s home on May 16, 1990.
She gave birth to a baby named Tuki Brando on June 26, 1990, and lost guardianship of him to her mother, who raised him in Tahiti.
Cheyenne’s psychological health deteriorated progressively in the years following Drollet’s murder and the conviction of her half-brother Christian. She was admitted to rehabilitation programs and medical facilities several times. Cheyenne was eventually diagnosed with schizophrenia, got estranged from her former pals, and committed suicide at her mother’s house.