Trivia

Neville Brand was regularly cited as the 4th most decorated soldier in WWII, but that information is incorrect and was denied by Brand before his death. He was, however, according to official military records, the recipient of the Silver Star for gallantry in combat. His other awards and decorations are the Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, the American Defense Service Ribbon, the European/African/Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with three Battle Stars, one Overseas Service Bar, one Service Stripe, and the Combat Infantryman's Badge.

A voracious reader, he owned one of the largest private libraries in Hollywood with over 5,000 books. He once had over 30,000 books until a fire in 1978 destroyed his Malibu house and most of the books.

Developing post traumatic stress disorder from his decorated military years, Brand later fought a long battle with alcohol.

Won the Sylvania Award in 1958 for his lead role as Willie Stark in the TV special All the King's Men: Part 1 (1958).

Lived in Sacramento, California during the last eight years of his life after he retired from acting in 1984. Died there of emphysema at age 71 due to his heavy smoking most of his adult life. Interred at East Lawn Memorial Park in Sacramento, CA. Plot Niche # 1327 Section L-L, Morning Glory Room.

Best remembered for his despicable scar-faced heavies, he achieved infamy playing Al Capone on the TV show "The Untouchables" and in the film Le dompteur de femmes (1961). Around the same time, Rod Steiger played the notorious mobster in the film Al Capone (1959).

Eldest of eight children. Father, Leo Thomas Brand, was a bridge builder and mother Helen Louise Davis. His parents divorced when he was 13. He was a high school dropout.

Worked a number of menial jobs in his youth. He was a bootblack, a waiter and soda jerk.

Known for his "bad guy" terrorizing roles, he was well remembered for killing off Elvis Presley in the King's first film, Le cavalier du crépuscule (1956).

Studied at the American Theater Wing under the G.I. Bill.

Married at least three times, he had one daughter, Mary, by his first wife, and two daughters, Katrina and Michelle, by his third, Mae.

He was a lifelong Republican.

During WWII he became a platoon sgt in Europe and was said to be the 4th most decorated soldier.