01of 15The Godfather TrilogyCBS via Getty ImagesThough relatively new to Hollywood, Pacino was cast in Francis Ford Coppola’sThe Godfather, playing Michael Corleone, a role he would reprise the role inThe Godfather Part IIandIII(1990).Pacino was nominated for Best Supporting Actor inThe Godfatherin 1973, and then again in 1975 for Best Actor at the Academy Awards.
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The Godfather Trilogy
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Though relatively new to Hollywood, Pacino was cast in Francis Ford Coppola’sThe Godfather, playing Michael Corleone, a role he would reprise the role inThe Godfather Part IIandIII(1990).
Pacino was nominated for Best Supporting Actor inThe Godfatherin 1973, and then again in 1975 for Best Actor at the Academy Awards.
02of 15SerpicoParamount/Getty ImagesPacino took on the titular role in the 1973 film,Serpico, which follows real-life Frank Serpico, an NYPD officer who, after dealing with corruption in the police force, turns into an informant. Pacino was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance, and won a Golden Globe for best actor in a motion picture — drama.
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Serpico
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Pacino took on the titular role in the 1973 film,Serpico, which follows real-life Frank Serpico, an NYPD officer who, after dealing with corruption in the police force, turns into an informant. Pacino was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance, and won a Golden Globe for best actor in a motion picture — drama.
03of 15ScarfaceMichael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesPacino had a penchant for playing gangsters early on. He took on the role of Tony Montana inScarfacein 1983, and was nominated for both a Golden Globe and Academy Award.
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Scarface
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Pacino had a penchant for playing gangsters early on. He took on the role of Tony Montana inScarfacein 1983, and was nominated for both a Golden Globe and Academy Award.
04of 15ScarecrowWarner Brothers/Getty ImagesIn 1973, Pacino starred as Lion alongside Gene Hackman in the cult classic film,Scarecrow.
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Scarecrow
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In 1973, Pacino starred as Lion alongside Gene Hackman in the cult classic film,Scarecrow.
05of 15Frankie & JohnnyFilmPublicityArchive/United Archives via Getty ImagesIn 1991, Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer — who starred alongside one another inScarface— reunited for the romantic comedy,Frankie & Johnny.The movie was adapted from Terrence McNally’s play,Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune.
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Frankie & Johnny
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In 1991, Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer — who starred alongside one another inScarface— reunited for the romantic comedy,Frankie & Johnny.The movie was adapted from Terrence McNally’s play,Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune.
06of 15Panic in Needle ParkFilmPublicityArchive/United Archives via Getty ImagesOne of Pacino’s very first roles was portraying a heroin addict in the 1971 film,Panic in Needle Park.
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Panic in Needle Park
One of Pacino’s very first roles was portraying a heroin addict in the 1971 film,Panic in Needle Park.
07of 15Glengarry Glen RossNew Line Cinema/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty ImagesPacino played the profanity-slinging, always closing, real estate salesman Richard Roma in the 1991 movie,Glengarry Glen Ross. He was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar and a Golden Globe.
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Glengarry Glen Ross
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Pacino played the profanity-slinging, always closing, real estate salesman Richard Roma in the 1991 movie,Glengarry Glen Ross. He was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar and a Golden Globe.
08of 15Dog Day AfternoonFilmPublicityArchive/United Archives via Getty ImagesPacino chanting “Attica” is one of the most recognizable movie moments, and it comes from the 1975 biographical crime drama film,Dog Day Afternoon. Pacino played Sonny Wortzik, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance.
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Dog Day Afternoon
Pacino chanting “Attica” is one of the most recognizable movie moments, and it comes from the 1975 biographical crime drama film,Dog Day Afternoon. Pacino played Sonny Wortzik, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance.
09of 15Scent of a WomanSnap/ShutterstockHe’llshow you out of order! Pacino won an Oscar for Best Actor for his performance as Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade inScent of a Woman.
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Scent of a Woman
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He’llshow you out of order! Pacino won an Oscar for Best Actor for his performance as Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade inScent of a Woman.
10of 15The IrishmanNetflix/STX Entertainment/Kobal/ShutterstockIn 2019, Pacino starred in the Netflix crime drama,The Irishman,alongside Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Ray Romano and more big names. He played Jimmy Hoffa in the Scorsese-directed film. His performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor and a SAG Award nomination.
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The Irishman
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In 2019, Pacino starred in the Netflix crime drama,The Irishman,alongside Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Ray Romano and more big names. He played Jimmy Hoffa in the Scorsese-directed film. His performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor and a SAG Award nomination.
11of 15House of GucciMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures IncFather, son and House of Gucci! Pacino played Aldo Gucci in the 2021 film, acting alongside Adam Driver, Jared Leto,Lady Gagaand Jeremy Irons. He was nominated for a SAG Award for his performance.
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House of Gucci
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Father, son and House of Gucci! Pacino played Aldo Gucci in the 2021 film, acting alongside Adam Driver, Jared Leto,Lady Gagaand Jeremy Irons. He was nominated for a SAG Award for his performance.
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Heat
In 1995, Pacino teamed up with fellowGodfather Part IIactor, Robert De Niro, in the crime drama,Heat.
13of 15Donnie BrascoBrian Hamill/Mandalay/Baltimore/Kobal/ShutterstockIn 1997, Pacino starred opposite Johnny Depp inDonnie Brasco,a crime thriller based on the 1988 nonfiction bookDonnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia.Depp played the titular Donnie Brasco, who goes undercover to infiltrate the Bonanno crime family. Pacino played aging gangster, Lefty Ruggiero.
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Donnie Brasco
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In 1997, Pacino starred opposite Johnny Depp inDonnie Brasco,a crime thriller based on the 1988 nonfiction bookDonnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia.Depp played the titular Donnie Brasco, who goes undercover to infiltrate the Bonanno crime family. Pacino played aging gangster, Lefty Ruggiero.
14of 15Any Given SundayRobert Zuckerman/Warner Bros/Kobal/ShutterstockAl Pacino starred as veteran football coach Tony D’Amato inAny GivenSundayin 1999. He acted alongside a star-studded ensemble cast including Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Dennis Quaid, LL Cool J and Charlton Heston.
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Any Given Sunday
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Al Pacino starred as veteran football coach Tony D’Amato inAny GivenSundayin 1999. He acted alongside a star-studded ensemble cast including Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Dennis Quaid, LL Cool J and Charlton Heston.
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Carlito’s Way
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