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18-12-2007, 11:08 PM
Real Name: Alfredo Pacino
Occupation: Actor, Director, Writer
Date of Birth: April 25, 1940
Place of Birth: New York, NY, USA
Sign: Sun in Taurus, Moon in Sagittarius
Education: High School of the Performing Arts dropout; studiedacting at the Actors Studio and the Herbert Berghof Studio, both in New York City.
Relations: Kid: Julie Marie (mother, Jan Tarrant); Companion:Beverly D'Angelo (actress)
Nickname: Sonny
Height: 5' 6"
Mini Biography:
One of the greatest actors in all of film history, Al Pacino established himself during one of film's greatest decades, the 70s, and has become an enduring and iconic figure in the world of American movies. Born on April 25th, 1940 in New York City, Pacino's parents (Salvatore and Rose) divorced when he was young. His mother moved them into his grandparents' house. Pacino found himself often repeating the plots and voices of characters who he had seen in the movies, one of his favorite activities. Bored and unmotivated in school, the young Al Pacino found a haven in school plays, and his interest soon blossomed into a full-time career. Starting on the stage, Pacino went through a lengthy period of depression and poverty, sometimes having to borrow bus fare to make it to auditions. He made it into the prestigious Actors Studio in 1966, studying under the legendary acting coach Lee Strasberg, creator of the Method Approach that would become the trademark of many 70s era actors. Making appearances in various plays, Pacino finally hit it big with "The Indian Wants the Bronx", winning an Obie award for the 1966-67 season. Gaining notoriety on the theater scene, Pacino then won the Tony Award for "Does the Tiger Wear a Necktie?". His first feature films made little departure from the gritty realistic stage performances that earned him respect: he played a junkie in Me, Natalie (1969) and Panic in Needle Park, The (1971). What would come next would change his life forever.
The part of Michael Corleone in Godfather, The (1972) was one of the most sought-after roles in film history. Robert Redford, Warren Beatty, Jack Nicholson, 'Ryan ONeal, Robert De Niro, and a host of others were bandied about for the role, but director Francis Ford Coppola had his heart set on the unknown Italian Pacino. From the studio, to the producers, to the cast on down, nobody else wanted Al Pacino. Though Coppola won out through slick persuasion, Pacino was in constant fear of being fired and replaced at any minute during the hellish shoot. But the role was a career-making hit, and earned him his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Instead of taking on easier projects for money, Pacino threw his support behind tough important films, such as the true life crime drama Serpico (1973) and the tragic real life bank robbery film Dog Day Afternoon (1975). Pacino opened eyes around the film world for his brave choice of roles; and he was nominated three consecutive years for the "Best Actor" Academy Award. He faltered slightly with Bobby Deerfield (1977), but regained his stride with the law film ...And Justice for All (1979), for which he received another Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. This would unfortunately signal one of the only bad points in his career, one that produced the flops Cruising (1980) and Author! Author! (1982). He took on another vicious gangster role and cemented his legendary status in the ultra-violent Scarface (1983), but a monumental mistake was about to follow. Revolution (1985) endured an endless and seemingly cursed shoot in which equipment was destroyed, weather was terrible, and Pacino became terribly ill with pneumonia. Constant changes in the script also further derailed an already terrible project. The Revolutionary War film is considered one of the worst films ever, gained Pacino his first truly awful reviews, and kept him out of movies for the next four years.
Returning to the stage, Pacino has done much to give back and contribute to the theatre, which he considers his first love. He directed a film Local Stigmatic, The (1989) but it remains unreleased to the public. His self-imposed exile lifted, he returned in striking form in Sea of Love (1989) as a hard-drinking cop. The film marks the second phase of Pacino's career, the first film to feature his now famous dark, owl eyes and hoarse, gravelly voice. Making a return to the Corleones he made Godfather: Part III, The (1990), and earned raves for his first comedic role in the colorful Dick Tracy (1990). This earned him another Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, and two years later he was nominated for Glengarry Glen Ross (1992). He went into romantic mode for Frankie and Johnny (1991). In 1992 he finally won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his amazing performance in Scent of a Woman (1992). A mix of technical perfection (he plays a blind man) and charisma, the role was tailor-made for him, and remains a classic. The next few years would see Pacino becoming more comfortable with acting and movies as a business, turning out great roles in great films with more frequency and less of the demanding personal involvement of his wilder days. Carlito's Way (1993) proved another gangster classic, as did the epic crime drama Heat (1995) directed by Michael Mann. He returned to the director's chair for the highly acclaimed and quirky Shakespeare adaptation Looking for Richard (1996). City Hall (1996), Donnie Brasco (1997), and Devil's Advocate, The (1997) all came out in this period. Reteaming with Mann and then Oliver Stone, he gave two commanding performances in Insider, The (1999) and Any Given Sunday (1999).
In his personal life, Pacino is one of Hollywood's most enduring and notorious bachelors, having never been married. He has a daughter Julie Marie with acting teacher Jan Tarrant, and a new set of twins with long-time girlfriend Beverly D'Angelo. His romantic history includes a long-time romance with Godfather co-star Diane Keaton. With his intense and gritty performances, Pacino was an original in the acting profession. His Method approach would become the process of many actors throughout time, and his unbeatable number of classic roles has already made him a legend among film buffs and all aspiring actors and directors. His commitment to acting as a profession and his constant screen dominance has established him as one of movies' legends.
IMDb mini-biography by
Brian Stewart
Trivia
(16 October 1997) Recieved a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
(October 1997) Ranked #4 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list.
Was arrested in January 1961, charged with carrying a concealed weapon.
Son of Salvatore Pacino (insurance agent) and Rose Pacino (she died when Al was 22).
He has a daughter, named Julie Marie, with acting teacher Jan Tarrant.
Dropped out of school at the age of 17.
Turned down Kramer vs. Kramer (1979).
Turned down Born on the Fourth of July (1989).
Turned down Apocalypse Now (1979).
Turned down the role of Han Solo in Star Wars (1977).
Turned down Pretty Woman (1990).
Turned down Crimson Tide (1995).
Originally asked for $7 million for _Godfather: Part III, The (1990)_ (qv), a figure that so enraged director Francis Ford Coppola that he threatened to write a new script that opened with Michael Corleone's funeral. Pacino settled for $5 million.
Father of twins Anton and Olivia with Beverly D'Angelo.
His grandparents originate from Corleone, Sicily.
Was frequently refered to as "that midget Pacino" by producers of 'The Godfather' who didn't want him for the part of Michael Corleone.
Francis Ford Coppola asked Pacino to play Captain Willard in his film 'Apocalypse Now'. Pacino politely turned down the offer saying he'd "do anything" for Francis but he "woudn't go to war with him!"
Stopped a 2-pack-a-day smoking habit in 1994 to protect his voice. He now only occasionally smokes herbal cigarettes.
Al was so much into character (playing a plain-clothes NYC cop) while filming 'Serpico' he actually pulled over and threatened to arrest a truck driver for exhaust pollution.
Is an avid fan of opera.
Once worked as an usher at Carnegie Hall.
Larry King considers Pacino's appearance on his show ("Larry King Live") in November 1996 one of his personal all-time favorite interviews.
As of 2002, Al Pacino's current salary is around $10 million a picture.
One of the few Hollywood stars who has never married.
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Actor - filmography
(2000s) (1990s) (1980s) (1970s) (1960s)
Angels in America (2003) .... Roy Cohn
Gigli (2003) .... Starkman
Recruit, The (2003) .... Walter Burke
Simone (2002) .... Viktor Taransky
People I Know (2002) .... Eli Wurman
Insomnia (2002) .... Detective Will Dormer
America: A Tribute to Heroes (2001) (TV) .... Himself
Chinese Coffee (2000) .... Harry Levine
Any Given Sunday (1999) .... Tony D'Amato
Insider, The (1999) .... Lowell Bergman
Devil's Advocate, The (1997) .... John Milton
Donnie Brasco (1997) .... Benjamin 'Lefty' Ruggerio
Looking for Richard (1996) .... Richard III/Himself
City Hall (1996) .... Mayor John Pappas
Heat (1995) .... Vincent Hanna
Two Bits (1995) .... Gitano Sabatoni
67th Annual Academy Awards, The (1995) (TV) (uncredited) .... Presenter - Best Picture
Jonas in the Desert (1994) .... Himself (Interviewee)
Carlito's Way (1993) .... Carlito Brigante
Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980, The (1992) (V) .... Don Michael Corleone
Scent of a Woman (1992) .... Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade
Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) .... Ricky Roma
Godfather Family: A Look Inside, The (1991) (TV) .... Himself (interviewee)
Frankie and Johnny (1991) .... Johnny
Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991) (uncredited) .... Himself
Godfather: Part III, The (1990) .... Don Michael 'Mike' Corleone
Dick Tracy (1990) .... Big Boy Caprice
Local Stigmatic, The (1989)
Sea of Love (1989) .... Detective Frank Keller
Revolution (1985) .... Tom Dobb
Scarface (1983) .... Antonio 'Tony' Montana
Author! Author! (1982) .... Ivan Travalian
Cruising (1980) .... Steve Burns
...And Justice for All (1979) .... Arthur Kirkland
Bobby Deerfield (1977) .... Bobby Deerfield
Dog Day Afternoon (1975) .... Sonny
Godfather: Part II, The (1974) .... Don Michael 'Mike' Corleone
Serpico (1973) .... Frank Serpico
Scarecrow (1973) .... Lion
Godfather, The (1972) .... Don Michael 'Mike' Corleone
Panic in Needle Park, The (1971) .... Bobby
Me, Natalie (1969) .... Tony
Director - filmography
(2000s) (1990s) (1980s)
Chinese Coffee (2000)
Looking for Richard (1996)
Local Stigmatic, The (1989)
Producer - filmography
(2000s) (1990s) (1980s)
People I Know (2002) (executive producer)
Looking for Richard (1996) (producer)
Local Stigmatic, The (1989) (producer)
Writer - filmography
Looking for Richard (1996) (narration)
Miscellaneous crew - filmography
In the Name of the Father (1993) (special thanks)
Notable TV guest appearances
"Leute heute" (1997) playing "Himself" 5/13/2002
"Airport" (1996) playing "Himself"
Filmat e "Al Pacino"
Film: ...And Justice for All
Year: 1979
Comments: This movie combines drama with satire, and does it very well. Pacino is very funny in the helicopter scene, and his speech at the end is very moving. This is a movie that seems to get lost in the mix of all of Pacino's great films, but I think that it is one of his finest.
Rating: 9/10
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Film: Any Given Sunday
Year: 1999
Comments: Very cool Oliver Stone film with Pacino playing a coach for a professional football team. Pacino is wonderful as the coach and reigns supreme in this ensemble cast. Very good support form Jaime Foxx, James Woods, and Dennis Quaid. Fans of Pacino will love the ending. Any Given Sunday is simply the greatest football film ever made.
Rating: 9/10
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Film: Carlito's Way
Year: 1993
Comments: Nice ganster flick by the hit and miss Brian De Palma. Some very memorable lines here by Al, as he plays an ex-con trying to go leave a life of crime behind him and become a legitimate businessman. Sean Penn and Penelope Ann Miller give solid support. Nice companion to Scarface. Pacino=King of Accents!!!
Rating: 7/10
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Film: City Hall
Year: 1996
Comments: Interesting thriller with John Cusack playing the deputy mayor of New York City. Pacino plays more of a supporting role. However, his speech in the church should NOT be missed. Pacino once again brings his slick persona to the screen and creates another memorable character. Cusack and Danny Aiello are also very intriguing.
Rating: 7/10
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Film: Devil's Advocate
Year: 1997
Comments: Good thriller with Pacino playing the role of the devil. Despite the poor performance by Keanu Reeves, the movie works. Mostly because of Pacino in all his devilness. It's fun to see Pacino playing the lawyer and the devil. Great speech near the end.
Rating: 8/10
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Film: Dick Tracy
Year: 1990
Comments: Kind of a silly movie with Warren Beatty as the detective in yellow. The highlight of the film is Pacino's over the top performance as Big Boy Caprice (which earned him an Oscar nomination). Good cameo of Dustin Hoffman as Mumbles. Watch it for Pacino, unless you're a Dick Tracy fan.
Rating: 6/10
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Film: Dog Day Afternoon
Year: 1975
Comments: A very funny and dramatic tale starring Pacino as a bumbling bank robber. Next to Scent of a Woman, perhaps Pacino's best performance. John Cazale and Charles Durning add to a great cast. One of the best films of the 70's.
Rating: 8/10
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Film: Donnie Brasco
Year: 1997
Comments: Excellent tale of mob life with Pacino as the aging wise guy who takes Johnny Depp under his wing. Depp is quite good as Donnie Brasco, but Pacino once again gives the best performance as Lefty. I think that this is one of the most underrated films of all time, which should have gotten Oscar consideration.
Rating: 9/10
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Film: Frankie & Johnny
Year: 1991
Comments: Engaging romantic comedy with Pacino as an ex-con who woos fellow diner worker Michelle Pfeiffer. Pfeiffer is very, very good in this movie, and the other workers in the diner are funny too. Pacino is amusing and does great as a nice guy. He is very likable, and the movie has a fun, light-hearted touch to it.
Rating: 7/10
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Film: Glengary Glenn Ross
Year: 1992
Comments: Adapted from the play by David Mamet, Glengary Glenn Ross tells the story of four real estate agents and a contest to see who can close the most deals. Real estate seems like a boring subject, but this movie is anything but boring. Alec baldwin is excellent as the insulting "motivator". Ed harris, Kevin Spacey, and Alan Arkin are all very good as well. Jack Lemmon gives a performance, I think, worthy of an Academy Award. Pacino plays the hotshot of the group and once again blows the audience away with some great lines. Probably the best ensemble cast ever.
Rating: 10/10
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Film: Godfather, The
Year: 1972
Comments: One of my favorite movies of all time. An excellent screenplay with an outstanding ending. The highlight of the film is Pacino's dramatic transformation from a young war hero to a cold hearted mob boss. Also, good supporting roles by Robert Duvall, James Caan, and Richard Castellano. And who can forget Marlon Brando, who IS the prototypical mob boss.
Rating: 10/10
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Film: Godfather part II
Year: 1974
Comments: Considered by many to be the greatest sequel of all time. An entertaining picture with Robert DeNiro playing a young Vito Corleone. The past sequences are quite entertaining, but the modern tale drags a bit. Still, Pacino is once again mesmerizing as Michael Corleone. Good support by John Cazale, Diane Keaton, and Lee Strasberg.
Rating: 8/10
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Film: Godfather part III
Year: 1990
Comments: The final installment in the series, with Pacino as the aging mob boss. Pacino is really fun to watch in. this movie (check out the confession scene). It's intriguing to see Michael Corleone's attempt to redeem himself before God. Good support by Andy Garcia, Eli Wallach, and Joe Mantegna.
Rating: 8/10
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Film: Heat
Year: 1995
Comments: Entertaining L.A. crime saga that features the teaming up of Pacino and DeNiro. Deniro and his gang of crooks are very cool. Pacino is even cooler as L.A. cop Vincent Hanna. The meat of the movie deals with relationships, but there is also plenty of action. Well-crafted and indepth story.
Rating: 9/10
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Film: Insider, The
Year: 1999
Comments: An exciting, intelligent thriller about real life whistleblower, Jeffrey Wigand and the 60 minutes producer who wants to tell his story. Russel Crowe did a great job portraying an older man and Christopher Plummer was right on target as Mike Wallace. Pacino was awesome as usual and made the audience really root for his character. Overall, one of the best movies of all time. Directed by Michael Mann(HEAT).
Rating: 8/10
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Film: Insomnia
Year: 2002
Comments: A very well crafted pychological thriller directed by Christopher Nolan of Memento Fame. This is definitely one of Al's greatest performances in years. Well deserving of an Oscar nomination, and hopefully a win. This movie keeps you intrigued the whole way through as we watch Pacino grow tired, both physically and psychologically as well. Hilary Swank is pleasant enough and Robin Williams is solid as well. Go see this one!!!
Rating: 9/10
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Film: Looking for Richard
Year: 1996
Comments: Pacino directs and stars in this documentary which follows the production of Shakespeare's Richard III. Pacino plays an excellent Richard, and it's cool to see how Al acts in real life. Winona Ryder and Kevin Spacey give good support, and the movie is fun, even for non-Shakespearean fans.
Rating: 7/10
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Film: Scarface
Year: 1983
Comments: Pacino plays Tony Montana, a "cuban refugee" who gets into a life of crime in Miami. The movie is overlong and violent, but Pacino IS Tony Montana. His accent is excellent, even though the movie isn't. Still though, it's entertaining.
Rating: 6/10
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Film: Scent of a Woman
Year: 1992
Comments: Probably the best acting I've ever seen by Pacino. He deservedly won an Oscar for this wonderful movie. It runs a little long, but it is worth every minute. Lt. Colonel Frank Slade is one of the most memorable characters Pacino has played. Chris O'Donnell is also quite good in this film.
Rating: 10/10
Occupation: Actor, Director, Writer
Date of Birth: April 25, 1940
Place of Birth: New York, NY, USA
Sign: Sun in Taurus, Moon in Sagittarius
Education: High School of the Performing Arts dropout; studiedacting at the Actors Studio and the Herbert Berghof Studio, both in New York City.
Relations: Kid: Julie Marie (mother, Jan Tarrant); Companion:Beverly D'Angelo (actress)
Nickname: Sonny
Height: 5' 6"
Mini Biography:
One of the greatest actors in all of film history, Al Pacino established himself during one of film's greatest decades, the 70s, and has become an enduring and iconic figure in the world of American movies. Born on April 25th, 1940 in New York City, Pacino's parents (Salvatore and Rose) divorced when he was young. His mother moved them into his grandparents' house. Pacino found himself often repeating the plots and voices of characters who he had seen in the movies, one of his favorite activities. Bored and unmotivated in school, the young Al Pacino found a haven in school plays, and his interest soon blossomed into a full-time career. Starting on the stage, Pacino went through a lengthy period of depression and poverty, sometimes having to borrow bus fare to make it to auditions. He made it into the prestigious Actors Studio in 1966, studying under the legendary acting coach Lee Strasberg, creator of the Method Approach that would become the trademark of many 70s era actors. Making appearances in various plays, Pacino finally hit it big with "The Indian Wants the Bronx", winning an Obie award for the 1966-67 season. Gaining notoriety on the theater scene, Pacino then won the Tony Award for "Does the Tiger Wear a Necktie?". His first feature films made little departure from the gritty realistic stage performances that earned him respect: he played a junkie in Me, Natalie (1969) and Panic in Needle Park, The (1971). What would come next would change his life forever.
The part of Michael Corleone in Godfather, The (1972) was one of the most sought-after roles in film history. Robert Redford, Warren Beatty, Jack Nicholson, 'Ryan ONeal, Robert De Niro, and a host of others were bandied about for the role, but director Francis Ford Coppola had his heart set on the unknown Italian Pacino. From the studio, to the producers, to the cast on down, nobody else wanted Al Pacino. Though Coppola won out through slick persuasion, Pacino was in constant fear of being fired and replaced at any minute during the hellish shoot. But the role was a career-making hit, and earned him his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Instead of taking on easier projects for money, Pacino threw his support behind tough important films, such as the true life crime drama Serpico (1973) and the tragic real life bank robbery film Dog Day Afternoon (1975). Pacino opened eyes around the film world for his brave choice of roles; and he was nominated three consecutive years for the "Best Actor" Academy Award. He faltered slightly with Bobby Deerfield (1977), but regained his stride with the law film ...And Justice for All (1979), for which he received another Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. This would unfortunately signal one of the only bad points in his career, one that produced the flops Cruising (1980) and Author! Author! (1982). He took on another vicious gangster role and cemented his legendary status in the ultra-violent Scarface (1983), but a monumental mistake was about to follow. Revolution (1985) endured an endless and seemingly cursed shoot in which equipment was destroyed, weather was terrible, and Pacino became terribly ill with pneumonia. Constant changes in the script also further derailed an already terrible project. The Revolutionary War film is considered one of the worst films ever, gained Pacino his first truly awful reviews, and kept him out of movies for the next four years.
Returning to the stage, Pacino has done much to give back and contribute to the theatre, which he considers his first love. He directed a film Local Stigmatic, The (1989) but it remains unreleased to the public. His self-imposed exile lifted, he returned in striking form in Sea of Love (1989) as a hard-drinking cop. The film marks the second phase of Pacino's career, the first film to feature his now famous dark, owl eyes and hoarse, gravelly voice. Making a return to the Corleones he made Godfather: Part III, The (1990), and earned raves for his first comedic role in the colorful Dick Tracy (1990). This earned him another Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, and two years later he was nominated for Glengarry Glen Ross (1992). He went into romantic mode for Frankie and Johnny (1991). In 1992 he finally won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his amazing performance in Scent of a Woman (1992). A mix of technical perfection (he plays a blind man) and charisma, the role was tailor-made for him, and remains a classic. The next few years would see Pacino becoming more comfortable with acting and movies as a business, turning out great roles in great films with more frequency and less of the demanding personal involvement of his wilder days. Carlito's Way (1993) proved another gangster classic, as did the epic crime drama Heat (1995) directed by Michael Mann. He returned to the director's chair for the highly acclaimed and quirky Shakespeare adaptation Looking for Richard (1996). City Hall (1996), Donnie Brasco (1997), and Devil's Advocate, The (1997) all came out in this period. Reteaming with Mann and then Oliver Stone, he gave two commanding performances in Insider, The (1999) and Any Given Sunday (1999).
In his personal life, Pacino is one of Hollywood's most enduring and notorious bachelors, having never been married. He has a daughter Julie Marie with acting teacher Jan Tarrant, and a new set of twins with long-time girlfriend Beverly D'Angelo. His romantic history includes a long-time romance with Godfather co-star Diane Keaton. With his intense and gritty performances, Pacino was an original in the acting profession. His Method approach would become the process of many actors throughout time, and his unbeatable number of classic roles has already made him a legend among film buffs and all aspiring actors and directors. His commitment to acting as a profession and his constant screen dominance has established him as one of movies' legends.
IMDb mini-biography by
Brian Stewart
Trivia
(16 October 1997) Recieved a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
(October 1997) Ranked #4 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list.
Was arrested in January 1961, charged with carrying a concealed weapon.
Son of Salvatore Pacino (insurance agent) and Rose Pacino (she died when Al was 22).
He has a daughter, named Julie Marie, with acting teacher Jan Tarrant.
Dropped out of school at the age of 17.
Turned down Kramer vs. Kramer (1979).
Turned down Born on the Fourth of July (1989).
Turned down Apocalypse Now (1979).
Turned down the role of Han Solo in Star Wars (1977).
Turned down Pretty Woman (1990).
Turned down Crimson Tide (1995).
Originally asked for $7 million for _Godfather: Part III, The (1990)_ (qv), a figure that so enraged director Francis Ford Coppola that he threatened to write a new script that opened with Michael Corleone's funeral. Pacino settled for $5 million.
Father of twins Anton and Olivia with Beverly D'Angelo.
His grandparents originate from Corleone, Sicily.
Was frequently refered to as "that midget Pacino" by producers of 'The Godfather' who didn't want him for the part of Michael Corleone.
Francis Ford Coppola asked Pacino to play Captain Willard in his film 'Apocalypse Now'. Pacino politely turned down the offer saying he'd "do anything" for Francis but he "woudn't go to war with him!"
Stopped a 2-pack-a-day smoking habit in 1994 to protect his voice. He now only occasionally smokes herbal cigarettes.
Al was so much into character (playing a plain-clothes NYC cop) while filming 'Serpico' he actually pulled over and threatened to arrest a truck driver for exhaust pollution.
Is an avid fan of opera.
Once worked as an usher at Carnegie Hall.
Larry King considers Pacino's appearance on his show ("Larry King Live") in November 1996 one of his personal all-time favorite interviews.
As of 2002, Al Pacino's current salary is around $10 million a picture.
One of the few Hollywood stars who has never married.
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Actor - filmography
(2000s) (1990s) (1980s) (1970s) (1960s)
Angels in America (2003) .... Roy Cohn
Gigli (2003) .... Starkman
Recruit, The (2003) .... Walter Burke
Simone (2002) .... Viktor Taransky
People I Know (2002) .... Eli Wurman
Insomnia (2002) .... Detective Will Dormer
America: A Tribute to Heroes (2001) (TV) .... Himself
Chinese Coffee (2000) .... Harry Levine
Any Given Sunday (1999) .... Tony D'Amato
Insider, The (1999) .... Lowell Bergman
Devil's Advocate, The (1997) .... John Milton
Donnie Brasco (1997) .... Benjamin 'Lefty' Ruggerio
Looking for Richard (1996) .... Richard III/Himself
City Hall (1996) .... Mayor John Pappas
Heat (1995) .... Vincent Hanna
Two Bits (1995) .... Gitano Sabatoni
67th Annual Academy Awards, The (1995) (TV) (uncredited) .... Presenter - Best Picture
Jonas in the Desert (1994) .... Himself (Interviewee)
Carlito's Way (1993) .... Carlito Brigante
Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980, The (1992) (V) .... Don Michael Corleone
Scent of a Woman (1992) .... Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade
Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) .... Ricky Roma
Godfather Family: A Look Inside, The (1991) (TV) .... Himself (interviewee)
Frankie and Johnny (1991) .... Johnny
Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991) (uncredited) .... Himself
Godfather: Part III, The (1990) .... Don Michael 'Mike' Corleone
Dick Tracy (1990) .... Big Boy Caprice
Local Stigmatic, The (1989)
Sea of Love (1989) .... Detective Frank Keller
Revolution (1985) .... Tom Dobb
Scarface (1983) .... Antonio 'Tony' Montana
Author! Author! (1982) .... Ivan Travalian
Cruising (1980) .... Steve Burns
...And Justice for All (1979) .... Arthur Kirkland
Bobby Deerfield (1977) .... Bobby Deerfield
Dog Day Afternoon (1975) .... Sonny
Godfather: Part II, The (1974) .... Don Michael 'Mike' Corleone
Serpico (1973) .... Frank Serpico
Scarecrow (1973) .... Lion
Godfather, The (1972) .... Don Michael 'Mike' Corleone
Panic in Needle Park, The (1971) .... Bobby
Me, Natalie (1969) .... Tony
Director - filmography
(2000s) (1990s) (1980s)
Chinese Coffee (2000)
Looking for Richard (1996)
Local Stigmatic, The (1989)
Producer - filmography
(2000s) (1990s) (1980s)
People I Know (2002) (executive producer)
Looking for Richard (1996) (producer)
Local Stigmatic, The (1989) (producer)
Writer - filmography
Looking for Richard (1996) (narration)
Miscellaneous crew - filmography
In the Name of the Father (1993) (special thanks)
Notable TV guest appearances
"Leute heute" (1997) playing "Himself" 5/13/2002
"Airport" (1996) playing "Himself"
Filmat e "Al Pacino"
Film: ...And Justice for All
Year: 1979
Comments: This movie combines drama with satire, and does it very well. Pacino is very funny in the helicopter scene, and his speech at the end is very moving. This is a movie that seems to get lost in the mix of all of Pacino's great films, but I think that it is one of his finest.
Rating: 9/10
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Film: Any Given Sunday
Year: 1999
Comments: Very cool Oliver Stone film with Pacino playing a coach for a professional football team. Pacino is wonderful as the coach and reigns supreme in this ensemble cast. Very good support form Jaime Foxx, James Woods, and Dennis Quaid. Fans of Pacino will love the ending. Any Given Sunday is simply the greatest football film ever made.
Rating: 9/10
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Film: Carlito's Way
Year: 1993
Comments: Nice ganster flick by the hit and miss Brian De Palma. Some very memorable lines here by Al, as he plays an ex-con trying to go leave a life of crime behind him and become a legitimate businessman. Sean Penn and Penelope Ann Miller give solid support. Nice companion to Scarface. Pacino=King of Accents!!!
Rating: 7/10
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Film: City Hall
Year: 1996
Comments: Interesting thriller with John Cusack playing the deputy mayor of New York City. Pacino plays more of a supporting role. However, his speech in the church should NOT be missed. Pacino once again brings his slick persona to the screen and creates another memorable character. Cusack and Danny Aiello are also very intriguing.
Rating: 7/10
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Film: Devil's Advocate
Year: 1997
Comments: Good thriller with Pacino playing the role of the devil. Despite the poor performance by Keanu Reeves, the movie works. Mostly because of Pacino in all his devilness. It's fun to see Pacino playing the lawyer and the devil. Great speech near the end.
Rating: 8/10
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Film: Dick Tracy
Year: 1990
Comments: Kind of a silly movie with Warren Beatty as the detective in yellow. The highlight of the film is Pacino's over the top performance as Big Boy Caprice (which earned him an Oscar nomination). Good cameo of Dustin Hoffman as Mumbles. Watch it for Pacino, unless you're a Dick Tracy fan.
Rating: 6/10
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Film: Dog Day Afternoon
Year: 1975
Comments: A very funny and dramatic tale starring Pacino as a bumbling bank robber. Next to Scent of a Woman, perhaps Pacino's best performance. John Cazale and Charles Durning add to a great cast. One of the best films of the 70's.
Rating: 8/10
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Film: Donnie Brasco
Year: 1997
Comments: Excellent tale of mob life with Pacino as the aging wise guy who takes Johnny Depp under his wing. Depp is quite good as Donnie Brasco, but Pacino once again gives the best performance as Lefty. I think that this is one of the most underrated films of all time, which should have gotten Oscar consideration.
Rating: 9/10
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Film: Frankie & Johnny
Year: 1991
Comments: Engaging romantic comedy with Pacino as an ex-con who woos fellow diner worker Michelle Pfeiffer. Pfeiffer is very, very good in this movie, and the other workers in the diner are funny too. Pacino is amusing and does great as a nice guy. He is very likable, and the movie has a fun, light-hearted touch to it.
Rating: 7/10
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Film: Glengary Glenn Ross
Year: 1992
Comments: Adapted from the play by David Mamet, Glengary Glenn Ross tells the story of four real estate agents and a contest to see who can close the most deals. Real estate seems like a boring subject, but this movie is anything but boring. Alec baldwin is excellent as the insulting "motivator". Ed harris, Kevin Spacey, and Alan Arkin are all very good as well. Jack Lemmon gives a performance, I think, worthy of an Academy Award. Pacino plays the hotshot of the group and once again blows the audience away with some great lines. Probably the best ensemble cast ever.
Rating: 10/10
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Film: Godfather, The
Year: 1972
Comments: One of my favorite movies of all time. An excellent screenplay with an outstanding ending. The highlight of the film is Pacino's dramatic transformation from a young war hero to a cold hearted mob boss. Also, good supporting roles by Robert Duvall, James Caan, and Richard Castellano. And who can forget Marlon Brando, who IS the prototypical mob boss.
Rating: 10/10
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Film: Godfather part II
Year: 1974
Comments: Considered by many to be the greatest sequel of all time. An entertaining picture with Robert DeNiro playing a young Vito Corleone. The past sequences are quite entertaining, but the modern tale drags a bit. Still, Pacino is once again mesmerizing as Michael Corleone. Good support by John Cazale, Diane Keaton, and Lee Strasberg.
Rating: 8/10
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Film: Godfather part III
Year: 1990
Comments: The final installment in the series, with Pacino as the aging mob boss. Pacino is really fun to watch in. this movie (check out the confession scene). It's intriguing to see Michael Corleone's attempt to redeem himself before God. Good support by Andy Garcia, Eli Wallach, and Joe Mantegna.
Rating: 8/10
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Film: Heat
Year: 1995
Comments: Entertaining L.A. crime saga that features the teaming up of Pacino and DeNiro. Deniro and his gang of crooks are very cool. Pacino is even cooler as L.A. cop Vincent Hanna. The meat of the movie deals with relationships, but there is also plenty of action. Well-crafted and indepth story.
Rating: 9/10
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Film: Insider, The
Year: 1999
Comments: An exciting, intelligent thriller about real life whistleblower, Jeffrey Wigand and the 60 minutes producer who wants to tell his story. Russel Crowe did a great job portraying an older man and Christopher Plummer was right on target as Mike Wallace. Pacino was awesome as usual and made the audience really root for his character. Overall, one of the best movies of all time. Directed by Michael Mann(HEAT).
Rating: 8/10
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Film: Insomnia
Year: 2002
Comments: A very well crafted pychological thriller directed by Christopher Nolan of Memento Fame. This is definitely one of Al's greatest performances in years. Well deserving of an Oscar nomination, and hopefully a win. This movie keeps you intrigued the whole way through as we watch Pacino grow tired, both physically and psychologically as well. Hilary Swank is pleasant enough and Robin Williams is solid as well. Go see this one!!!
Rating: 9/10
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Film: Looking for Richard
Year: 1996
Comments: Pacino directs and stars in this documentary which follows the production of Shakespeare's Richard III. Pacino plays an excellent Richard, and it's cool to see how Al acts in real life. Winona Ryder and Kevin Spacey give good support, and the movie is fun, even for non-Shakespearean fans.
Rating: 7/10
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Film: Scarface
Year: 1983
Comments: Pacino plays Tony Montana, a "cuban refugee" who gets into a life of crime in Miami. The movie is overlong and violent, but Pacino IS Tony Montana. His accent is excellent, even though the movie isn't. Still though, it's entertaining.
Rating: 6/10
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Film: Scent of a Woman
Year: 1992
Comments: Probably the best acting I've ever seen by Pacino. He deservedly won an Oscar for this wonderful movie. It runs a little long, but it is worth every minute. Lt. Colonel Frank Slade is one of the most memorable characters Pacino has played. Chris O'Donnell is also quite good in this film.
Rating: 10/10