Al Pacino

Alfredo James Pacino, also known as Al Pacino, was born on April 25, 1940, in New York City, U.S. He is recognized as one of the greatest and most influential actors of the 20th century. Pacino has won many awards throughout his career including an Academy Award, two Tony Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. He made a significant impact in the industry after receiving the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2001, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2016, and the National Medal of Arts in 2011. After studying at HB Studio and the Actors Studio, Pacino went on to win the Academy Award for the Best Actor for his role in 'Scent of a Woman' (1992). His roles in 'The Godfather' (1972), 'Serpico' (1973), 'The Godfather Part II' (1974), and many other films have been nominated for Oscars. On television, he has participated in numerous productions for HBO including 'Angels in America' (2003). His career also extends to the stage, where he has won the Tony Award twice. He made his directing debut with the documentary 'Looking for Richard' (1996) and served as the joint president of the Actors Studio since 1994. He later played 'Shylock' in a 2004 feature film and stage production of 'The Merchant of Venice'.