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Al Pacino
Apr 25, 1940 Married
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Alfredo James Pacino (/pəˈtʃiːnoʊ/; Italian: [paˈtʃiːno]; born April 25, 1940) is an American actor. Considered one of the most influential actors of the 20th century, he has received numerous accolades: including an Academy Award, two Tony Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards, making him one of the few performers to have achieved the Triple Crown of Acting. He has also been honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and the National Medal of Arts. A method actor and former student of the HB Studio and the Actors Studio, where he was taught by Charlie Laughton and Lee Strasberg, Pacino's film debut came at the age of 29 with a minor role in Me, Natalie (1969). He gained favorable notice for his first lead role as a heroin addict in The Panic in Needle Park (1971). Wide acclaim and recognition came with his breakthrough role as Michael Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather (1972), for which he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and he would reprise the role in the sequels The Godfather Part II (1974) and The Godfather Part III (1990). Pacino received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actor for Serpico (1973), The Godfather Part II, Dog Day Afternoon (1975), and ...And Justice for All (1979). He won for his performance in Scent of a Woman (1992). For his performances in Dick Tracy (1990), Glengarry Glen Ross (1992), and The Irishman (2019), he earned additional nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Other notable portrayals include Tony Montana in Scarface (1983), Carlito Brigante in Carlito's Way (1993), Benjamin Ruggiero in Donnie Brasco (1997), and Lowell Bergman in The Insider (1999). He has also starred in the thrillers Heat (1995), The Devil's Advocate (1997), Insomnia (2002), and appeared in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) and House of Gucci (2021). On television, Pacino has acted in several productions for HBO, including Angels in America (2003) and the Jack Kevorkian biopic You Don't Know Jack (2010), winning a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for each. Pacino currently stars in the Amazon Video series Hunters (2020–present). He has also had an extensive career on stage. He is a two-time Tony Award winner, in 1969 and 1977, for his performances in Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie? and The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel. Pacino made his filmmaking debut with Looking for Richard (1996), directing and starring in this documentary about Richard III; Pacino had played the lead role on stage in 1977. He has also acted as Shylock in a 2004 feature film adaptation and 2010 stage production of The Merchant of Venice. Pacino directed and starred in Chinese Coffee (2000), Wilde Salomé (2011), and Salomé (2013). Since 1994, he has been the joint president of the Actors Studio.Read less
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Al Pacino
Alfredo James “Al” Pacino is an American actor, director, and producer, celebrated for five decades of transformative, intensity-driven performances across film, television, and stage. Born Thu Apr 25 1940 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) in Manhattan, United States, he trained at HB Studio and the Actors Studio, becoming a leading exponent of method acting under mentors like Lee Strasberg.
Quick Facts
- Known for: The Godfather trilogy, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, Scarface, Heat, Donnie Brasco, The Insider, Scent of a Woman, Angels in America, The Irishman, House of Gucci.
- Honors: Academy Award (Scent of a Woman, 1993), two Tony Awards, two Primetime Emmys, multiple Golden Globes, AFI Life Achievement Award; among the few with the acting “Triple Crown.”
- Stage: Broadway and Off-Broadway stalwart; credits include Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie?, The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel, American Buffalo, Glengarry Glen Ross, and Shakespeare projects.
- Filmmaking: Directed Looking for Richard, Chinese Coffee, Wilde Salomé/Salomé.
Recent News Highlights (2023–2024)
- Personal: Welcomed a son, Roman Pacino, in June 2023 with producer Noor Alfallah; later reached a custody/support arrangement (reported in late 2023).
- Awards circuit: Presented Best Picture at the 96th Academy Awards in March 2024; his succinct delivery of the winner generated notable discussion.
- Release activity: Continued festival and limited U.S. release presence for Michael Keaton’s neo-noir thriller Knox Goes Away (TIFF 2023; domestic rollout in 2024).
Recent and Upcoming Projects
- Knox Goes Away (2024): Supporting turn opposite Michael Keaton in a crime drama about a contract killer facing rapid-onset dementia.
- Hunters – Season 2 (2023): Appeared as Meyer Offerman in flashbacks; Prime Video series concluded its run.
- Modi (post-production as of 2024): Producer on Johnny Depp’s biographical drama about Amedeo Modigliani.
- Billy Knight (independent): Co-stars with Charlie Heaton and Diana Silvers; independently financed, long-gestating through 2023–2024.
- Sniff (in development): Ensemble detective/noir project previously announced with Morgan Freeman, Danny DeVito, and Helen Mirren; status reported as developing.
Social Media and Public Presence
Pacino keeps a low-key digital footprint. As of 2024, he is not an active, frequent poster on major platforms; any verified accounts that exist are sparsely used and may be managed by representatives. Fans typically track updates through reputable trade outlets, festival programs, and distributor channels. Be cautious of impersonators; look for verification marks and cross-reference with official press materials.
- Reliable sources: Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, film festival sites (TIFF, Venice), and studio/distributor press rooms.
- Public events: Periodic masterclasses, Q&A screenings, and conversation evenings spotlighting his craft and career.
Philanthropy and Industry Roles
Pacino has long supported theater development and actor training, frequently participating in benefits and readings for arts organizations. He has been associated with the Actors Studio leadership, advocating for rigorous, craft-centered education.
Career Snapshot and Legacy
- Breakthrough: Michael Corleone in The Godfather (1972), cementing a defining arc through Parts II and III.
- 1970s run: Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, and ...And Justice for All earned landmark acclaim.
- Iconic roles: Tony Montana in Scarface; Vincent Hanna in Heat; Lowell Bergman in The Insider; Roy Cohn in Angels in America; Jimmy Hoffa in The Irishman.
- Recent films: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and House of Gucci reintroduced him to new generations.
Renowned for combustible energy, meticulous character work, and a distinctive cadence, Pacino remains a global emblem of screen acting. His performances and public appearances continue to spark conversation, while his selective project choices underscore enduring relevance.