Al Pacino
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1940-04-25
    • Born Place: New York City, New York, USA
  • Also Known As:

    آل باتشينو, 艾尔·帕西诺, อัล ปาชิโน, アル・パチーノ, 알 파치노, Αλφρέντο Τζέημς "Αλ" Πατσίνο, Αλ Πατσίνο, Αλφρέντο Τζέημς Πατσίνο, Alfredo James Pacino, അൽ പച്ചിനോ, ال پاچینو, Ал Пачино, آل پاچینو

Al Pacino

Alfredo James "Al" Pacino, born on April 25, 1940, in East Harlem, Manhattan, is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of all time, known for his intense and explosive acting style. Raised in the South Bronx by his mother and grandparents after his parents' divorce, Pacino developed an early interest in acting. Despite dropping out of the High School of Performing Arts, he pursued his passion, studying at the Herbert Berghof Studio and later the prestigious Actors Studio under Lee Strasberg, where he honed his craft as a method actor.Pacino's career began on the stage, where he earned critical acclaim and two Tony Awards for "Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie?" (1969) and "The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel" (1977). His film debut came with a minor role in "Me, Natalie" (1969), followed by a lead in "The Panic in Needle Park" (1971). However, it was his iconic portrayal of Michael Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather" (1972) that propelled him to international stardom and earned him his first Academy Award nomination. He reprised the role in "The Godfather Part II" (1974) and "The Godfather Part III" (1990).Throughout the 1970s and beyond, Pacino became synonymous with gritty, complex characters, delivering memorable performances in films like "Serpico" (1973), "Dog Day Afternoon" (1975), and "...And Justice for All" (1979), all of which earned him Oscar nominations for Best Actor. He showcased his versatility with roles such as the volatile gangster Tony Montana in "Scarface" (1983) and the blind military veteran in "Scent of a Woman" (1992), for which he finally won the Academy Award for Best Actor.His prolific career continued into the 21st century, with notable performances in films like "Heat" (1995), "Donnie Brasco" (1997), "The Insider" (1999), and "The Irishman" (2019). Beyond film, Pacino has also had a successful television career, winning Emmy Awards for his roles in the miniseries "Angels in America" (2003) and the TV movie "You Don't Know Jack" (2010). Though never married, Pacino has four children and continues to be an enduring and iconic figure in American cinema, recognized for his profound impact on the art of acting.

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