Legendary actor Al Pacino has led an iconic career, receiving high praise for both his acting abilities and performances. The native New Yorker, born on April 25, 1940, is one of the few performers that don the Triple Crown of Acting, earning recognition from the Academy Awards, the Tony Awards and the Emmy Awards. From 'The Godfather' and 'Scarface' to 'The Irishman' and 'Once Upon a Time...In Hollywood,' Pacino has had a successful career spanning more than five decades. Take a look back at his life.
Actor Al Pacino was photographed in London, after making his name in The Godfather and Serpico.
Actor Al Pacino was photographed in London, after making his name in The Godfather and Serpico.
Al Pacino on stage as Walter ‘Teach’ Cole’ in David Mamet’s play ‘American Buffalo’ at the Duke of York’s Theatre, London, England, July 28, 1984.
Actor Al Pacino holds the Golden Globe award for Best Actor – Motion Picture – Drama, he won for “Scent of a Woman” at the 50th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 23, 1993.
Actor Al Pacino holds up his Oscar during the 65th Annual Academy Awards ceremony on March 29, 1993, after being presented the Best Actor award for his performance in Martin Brest’s ‘Scent of a Woman.’
Actors Robert DeNiro, left, and Al Pacino, right, pose with director Michael Mann, center, as they arrive for the premiere of the “Heat” on Dec. 6, 1995 in Burbank, Calif.
Al Pacino, left, and Keanu Reeves on set of the movie “Devil’s Advocate” on Canal Street.
Al Pacino arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of the movie “Any Given Sunday” on Dec. 16, 1999, in Westwood, Calif.
Actor and director Al Pacino speaks at a press conference at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Ontario on Sept. 12, 2000.
Actor Al Pacino poses after receiving the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement during the 58th Annual Golden Globes on Jan 21, 2001, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Al Pacino arrives by cab after his limo broke down on the way to the premiere of “Simone” at the National Theater in Westwood, Calif.
Actors Bridget Moynahan, left, Colin Farrell and Al Pacino attend the premiere of “The Recruit” on Jan. 28, 2003, in Hollywood, Calif.
Accepting an Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series/Movie made for Television Actor Al Pacino on stage at the 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 25, 2004, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Actors Cynthia Nixon, left, Al Pacino and Kristin Davis attend the 10th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Feb. 22, 2004, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Actor Al Pacino accepting his award for Outstanding Performance by A Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries onstage during the 10th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Feb. 22, 2004, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Actor Al Pacino leaves the “The Merchant Of Venice” Photocall by boat at the 61st Venice Film Festival on Sept. 4, 2004, in Venice, Italy.
Actor Al Pacino accepts the award for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for “Angels in America” on stage during the 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 19, 2004, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Best Actor winners Al Pacino, left, Meryl Streep and director Mike Nichols, winners for Outstanding Miniseries for HBO’s “Angels in America”, pose backstage during the 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 19, 2004, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Actors Al Pacino and Lynn Collins arrive at the UK film premiere of “Merchant Of Venice” at Odeon Leicester Square on Nov. 29, 2004, in London, England.
Al Pacino waves to the crowd as he arrives for the British premier of the film “Righteous Kill” in central London on Sept. 14, 2008.
Al Pacino acknowledges Dr. Jack Kevorkian as he accepts the award for outstanding lead actor in a miniseries or movie during the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, August 29, 2010, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Al Pacino, left, and Dr. Jack Kevorkian at the HBO New York Premiere of “You Don’t Know Jack” in 2010.
Actor Al Pacino shows off his 2011 National Medal of Arts during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Feb. 13, 2012.
Al Pacino arrives at the premiere of “Manglehorn” on day 3 of the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 6, 2014, in Toronto.
Sebastian Maniscalco, left, Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel and Al Pacino, pose in the press room with the Best Acting Ensemble award for ‘The Irishman’ during the 25th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards on Jan. 12, 2020, in Santa Monica, Calif.
