Brando voted the granddaddy of all Dons for his role in The Godfather

MARLON Brando’s portrayal of Don Vito Corleone in The Godfather has been voted the most memorable movie gangster of all time.

The late actor’s role as head of the Corleone family, battling to retain its position over Mafia rivals, has become the stuff of legend.

When Francis Ford Coppola’s film was first released in 1972 some criticised Brando’s performance, saying it sounded as though he was mumbling through mouthfuls of cotton wool - but the actor went on to win his second Oscar for the performance.