Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Director |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 25/04/1940 |
| Age | 85 years (died on 28, Feb, 2026) |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, US |
| Date of Death | 28/02/2026 |
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
| Summary | Alfredo 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). |
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| Career Span | Over five decades |
| Full Name | Alfredo James Pacino |
| Nickname | Sonny |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Acting Training | Studied under Lee Strasberg at the Actors Studio |
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Personal Life
| Background | Only child of Italian immigrants from Sicily who separated when he was young. Grew up in New York City's South Bronx and East Harlem. |
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Relationships & More
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Family
| Parents | Italian immigrants from Sicily |
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| Mother | Rose Gerardi |
| Father | Sal Pacino |
| Children | Anthony Pacino |
Career
| Early Career | Worked odd jobs including messenger, movie usher, and building superintendent while pursuing acting in off-off-Broadway theater in 1960s Greenwich Village |
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| Film Debut | Small part in Me, Natalie (1969) |
| First Starring Role | The Panic in Needle Park (1971) |
| Breakthrough | The Godfather (1972) as Michael Corleone |
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| Awards | Academy Award, two Tony Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, nine Academy Award nominations |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Award (2007) |
| Triple Crown of Acting | One of the few performers to achieve an Academy Award, two Tony Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards |
Style Quotient
| Acting Style | Intense, explosive |
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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 |