Al Pacino

Actor, Director

American New York City, New York, US

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Director
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth25/04/1940
Age85 years (died on 28, Feb, 2026)
BirthplaceNew York City, New York, US
Date of Death28/02/2026

Latest News about Al Pacino

28/02/2026

Alfredo James Pacino, the legendary American actor known for roles in The Godfather and Scarface, died on February 28, 2026, at the age of 85. Born in Manhattan to Italian immigrants, Pacino was widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of all time, having won an Academy Award, two Tony Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards over a career spanning more than five decades.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryAlfredo James Pacino, known as Al Pacino, is an American actor widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of all time. His career spans more than five decades, during which he has earned an Academy Award, two Tony Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards, achieving the Triple Crown of Acting. He rose to international fame with his iconic role as Michael Corleone in The Godfather (1972).
Career SpanOver five decades
Full NameAlfredo James Pacino
NicknameSonny

Educational Qualification(s)

Acting TrainingStudied under Lee Strasberg at the Actors Studio

Personal Life

BackgroundOnly child of Italian immigrants from Sicily who separated when he was young. Grew up in New York City's South Bronx and East Harlem.

Relationships & More

SpouseLucia Porres (1978โ€“1988)
ChildrenAnthony Pacino
SpouseDawn Williams (2022โ€“present)

Family

ParentsItalian immigrants from Sicily
MotherRose Gerardi
FatherSal Pacino
ChildrenAnthony Pacino

Career

Early CareerWorked odd jobs including messenger, movie usher, and building superintendent while pursuing acting in off-off-Broadway theater in 1960s Greenwich Village
Film DebutSmall part in Me, Natalie (1969)
First Starring RoleThe Panic in Needle Park (1971)
BreakthroughThe Godfather (1972) as Michael Corleone
Notable Films
  • Scarecrow (1973) - co-starred with Gene Hackman, won Palme d'Or at Cannes
  • Serpico (1974) - true story of police officer Frank Serpico
  • Sea of Love (1989) - reestablished him as major film star
  • The Insider (1999) - as Lowell Bergman opposite Russell Crowe
  • Any Given Sunday (1999) - directed by Oliver Stone
  • Scent of a Woman
  • Scarface
  • Heat
  • The Pirates of Somalia (2017)
  • Hangman (2017)
  • Paterno (2018) - as Penn State football coach
  • Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)
  • The Irishman (2019) - as union boss Jimmy Hoffa, ninth Academy Award nomination
  • Dick Tracy (1990) - as Big Boy Caprice
  • The Godfather Part III (1990) - reprise of Michael Corleone
  • Scent of a Woman (1992) - won Academy Award for Best Actor as Lt. Col. Frank Slade
  • Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) - Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor
  • Carlito's Way (1993)
  • Heat (1995)
  • Donnie Brasco (1997)
  • Scarface (1983)
AwardsAcademy Award, two Tony Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, nine Academy Award nominations
Lifetime Achievement AwardAmerican Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Award (2007)
Triple Crown of ActingOne of the few performers to achieve an Academy Award, two Tony Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards

Style Quotient

Acting StyleIntense, explosive

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Known for unforgettable monologues and iconic speeches
2. Has collaborated extensively with Robert De Niro and worked with Marlon Brando
3. Published a memoir titled Sonny Boy
4. Co-president of the Actors Studio alongside Ellen Burstyn and Harvey Keitel
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