Al Pacino

USA

Son of Italian immigrants.

💡 Did you know? Pacino grew up in the Bronx and came to Method acting via the famous „Actors Studio“.

The Godfather

From son to mafia boss.

💡 Did you know? The studio did not want Pacino for „The Godfather“: director Coppola pushed the then-unknown actor through against resistance.

Scarface

As a drug-addicted gangster.

💡 Did you know? His drug lord Tony Montana in „Scarface“, with the line „Say hello to my little friend“, became a pop-culture icon.

intense

Often explosive.

💡 Did you know? Pacino is famous for his explosive, often shouting performances: „Hoo-ah!“ from „Scent of a Woman“ became a catchphrase.

Scent of a Woman

After several nominations.

💡 Did you know? Only after eight nominations did Pacino finally win the Oscar in 1993, for his blind colonel in „Scent of a Woman“.

Al Pacino

Al Pacino is a US actor who became an icon of American cinema with intense roles in „The Godfather“ and „Scarface“.

💡 Did you know? Though he became famous as Michael Corleone in „The Godfather“, he won his Oscar only some 20 years later.

1940

Born: 25 April 1940 in New York City

New York City

Born: 25 April 1940 in New York City

Acting

American