The Wild One Co-Star is Marlon Brando, a legendary American actor who rose to fame in the 1950s. He was best known for his roles in films such as A Streetcar Named Desire, The Godfather, and Apocalypse Now. Brando's most iconic role was in The Wild One, a 1953 film about a gang of motorcycle riders. Brando played the leader of the gang, Johnny Strabler, and his performance earned him an Academy Award nomination.