Is it possible to think about Godfather and not also think about Al Pacino?
In the role of Michael Corleone (Godfather Part II, 1975), the reluctant-hero of the mafia epic, Pacino has become a legend of movie history.
Born in South Bronx, New York on April 25, 1940, Pacino has given us such unforgettable performances as those in Dog Day Afternoon (1975), Serpico (1973), Scarface (1983), Sea of Love (1989), Frankie and Johnny (1991), Donnie Brasco (1997), The Merchant of Venice (2004) and Two For The Money (2005).
Nominated 8 times for the Academy Award, Pacino finally won it in 1993 for portraying a blind man who is in love with life in the Scent of a Woman (1992).
Did you know these trivia facts about Pacino?
1) In 1993, Pacino was nominated for not only one but TWO Oscars -- Best Actor in a Leading Role for Scent of a Woman (1992) and the Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Glengarry Glen Ross (1992).
2) He used to smoke 2-packs a day until he stopped smoking altogether in 1994 in order not to lose his voice.
3) He adores opera and Shakespeare.
4) Of all colors, he loves black.
5) When offered to play the role of Michael Corleone in a Godfather videogame, he refused to do so.
6) He started his entertainment career as a stand-up comic.
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