Myth or Fact: Marlon Brando admin - 0 Marlon Brando was famous for always memorizing his lines perfectly. Myth Fact None Marlon Brando refused his Oscar for The Godfather. Myth Fact None Marlon Brando once worked as a professional boxer before becoming an actor. Myth Fact None Brando was expelled from military school for bad behavior. Myth Fact None Marlon Brando lived a quiet, scandal-free life outside of acting. Myth Fact None Time's up