Multiple choice general knowledge Who played the Godfather? Robert Duvall Marlon Brando Al Pacino None of the above Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Marlon Brando portrayed Don Vito Corleone, the Godfather, in Francis Ford Coppola's 1972 film 'The Godfather'. His performance is considered one of the greatest in cinema history and earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor.