Al Pacino's full name is Alfredo James Pacino. He was born on April 25, 1940, in Manhattan, New York City.
Pacino's parents divorced when he was two years old, and he was raised by his mother and maternal grandparents in the South Bronx.
Before his acting career took off, Pacino worked various odd jobs, including as a janitor and a postal clerk, to support himself.
Al Pacino is known for his intense and dramatic acting style. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Michael Corleone in "The Godfather" film trilogy (1972, 1974, and 1990)
Despite being one of the most revered actors in Hollywood, Pacino has only won one Academy Award for acting.
Pacino has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor a total of eight times
Al Pacino has a successful stage career in addition to his film work. He is a renowned theater actor and has performed in numerous plays, including "Richard III," "The Merchant of Venice,"
Pacino has had a reputation for being highly selective in choosing his film roles. He turned down several iconic roles in movies such as "Star Wars" (1977), "Pretty Woman" (1990)
In addition to his acting career, Pacino has directed two feature films: "Looking for Richard" (1996), a documentary about Shakespeare's play "Richard III,"
Pacino has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement at the Golden Globe Awards in 2001.