Birthday: April 25, 1940 (Taurus)
Born In: East Harlem, New York, United States
Al Pacino, a name which has long been associated with cold-blooded murder and villainous roles in some of the most historic movies of Hollywood, is an epoch-making star who took acting to a whole new level. He is often been counted among one of the most legendary villains of Hollywood, known for his extremely riveting portrayals of antagonists. But then, playing negative roles are not his only forte as his acting abilities know no boundaries. He is a resourceful actor who fits into the shoes of any character he is assigned to play. Be it a romantic or a comic role, he does it all with finesse. A brilliant actor with a unique style, Pacino, has set landmarks with almost every film he has worked in. Charming and appealing, young Pacino was not one of those actors, who believed good-looks were only associated with protagonists. He chose to play characters, who were handsome, attractive and charismatic, but evil. He belongs to the generation of actors who challenged the conventions and changed the face of modern day cinema through their sheer brilliance and hard work. If you wish to know more about this immensely talented actor scroll down.
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Also Known As: Alfredo James Pacino
Age: 84 Years, 84 Year Old Males
Spouse/Ex-: Jan Tarrant
father: Salvatore Pacino
mother: Rose Gerardi
children: Anton James Pacino, Julie Marie Pacino, Olivia Rose Pacino
Born Country: United States
Notable Alumni: HB Studio, Actors Studio
Ancestry: Italian American
U.S. State: New Yorkers
education: HB Studio, Actors Studio
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Some of Al Pacino's most famous movie roles include Michael Corleone in "The Godfather" series, Tony Montana in "Scarface," and Frank Slade in "Scent of a Woman."
Al Pacino has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor nine times and won the award once for his role in "Scent of a Woman."
Yes, Al Pacino has appeared in several Broadway productions, including "The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel," "American Buffalo," and "Glengarry Glen Ross."
Al Pacino is known for his intense method acting approach, immersing himself fully into the characters he portrays on screen and on stage.
Yes, Al Pacino directed and starred in the film "Chinese Coffee," which was released in 2000.
Al Pacino's real name is Alfredo James Pacino, and he is of Italian and Sicilian descent.
He is known for his intense method acting approach and often immerses himself completely in his characters.
Despite his fame and success, Pacino is known to be quite private and tends to avoid the Hollywood spotlight when he can.
He is a talented stage actor as well, having performed in numerous Broadway plays and earning critical acclaim for his work.
Pacino is passionate about his craft and continues to challenge himself with diverse and challenging roles throughout his career.
Al Pacino Movies
(Crime, Drama)
(Crime, Drama)
(Drama, Crime)
(Drama, Crime, Thriller, Action)
(Comedy, Drama)
(Drama)
(Biography, Thriller, Crime, Drama)
(Biography, Crime, Drama, Thriller)
(Drama, Crime, Thriller)
(Drama, Biography, Crime)
Awards
1993 | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Scent of a Woman (1992) |
2011 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | You Don't Know Jack (2010) |
2004 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television | Angels in America (2003) |
1993 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Scent of a Woman (1992) |
1974 | Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Serpico (1973) |
2010 | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie | You Don't Know Jack (2010) |
2004 | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie | Angels in America (2003) |
1976 | Best Actor | Dog Day Afternoon (1975) |
1976 | Best Actor | The Godfather: Part II (1974) |
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