[CVRC] Actor Marlon Brando, KE6PZH/F05GJ, SK

[Dick Flanagan]

Actor Marlon Brando, KE6PZH/F05GJ, SK

One of the best-known names in cinematic as well as Amateur Radio
circles, actor Marlon Brando, died in Los Angeles July 1 at age 80.
Known to hams worldwide as KE6PZH and FO5GJ, Brando is listed on the
FCC database as Martin Brandeaux. He was on the air occasionally
through the years with his FO5 call sign from his private island in
French Polynesia.

In an interview with Larry King on CNN in 1994, Brando confirmed his
continued interest in Amateur Radio. In response to a caller's
question, he said ham radio provided him with the opportunity to just
be himself.

The iconoclastic actor was best known for his roles as Stanley
Kowalski in "A Streetcar Named Desire," a dockworker in "On the
Waterfront," and Vito Corleone in "The Godfather." He was nominated
for eight Academy Awards and won twice.

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(Thanks to Art Cordes K7NOO)
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Dick Flanagan K7VC NV SM
E-mail: k7vc at arrl.org