|
|
| |
Biography One of the greatest actors in all of film history, Al Pacino established himself during one of film's greatest decades, the 1970s, and has become an enduring and iconic figure in the world of American movies. Born on April 25, 1940, in the Bronx, New York, Pacino's parents (Salvatore and Rose) divorced when he was young...
| Talent Agent-Theatrical: |
International Creative Management (ICM) - Jeff Berg
|
| Profession: |
Actor / Director / Writer |
| Born: |
25 April 1940, New York City, New York, USA (age 69) |
| Birth Name: |
Alfredo James Pacino |
| Height: |
5' 7" (1.70 m) |
| Nickname: |
Sonny |
| Awards: |
Won Oscar. Another 27 wins & 37 nominations |
| Credited Years: |
1968 - 2011 |
Salary
| • |
S1m0ne (2002): $11,000,000 |
| • |
The Godfather: Part III (1990): $5,000,000 |
| • |
The Godfather: Part II (1974): $500,000 and 10% of the gross after break-even |
| • |
The Godfather (1972): $35,000 |
Trademarks
| • |
Volcanic tirade, smoke-burnished voice. |
| • |
Frequently plays men of power and/or authority. |
Real Life Quotes
| • |
The problem with me is, I guess, the way I express myself, you have to be with me 50 years before you can get a sense of what I'm talking about. |
| • |
I can't say I've been sober though. I don't like that word. What does it mean? 'Sober! He's very sober'. |
| • |
There are times when I have a temperament. Yes, my temperament is there ... but I hope I'm gentle. Yes, I think I am. |
Trivia
| • |
October 1997: Ranked #4 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list. |
| • |
January 1961: Was arrested, charged with carrying a concealed weapon. |
| • |
Son of Sal Pacino (insurance agent) and Rose Pacino (she died when Al was 22). |
| • |
He has a daughter, named Julie Marie (b. 10-16-1989), with acting teacher Jan Tarrant. |
| • |
Dropped out of school at the age of 17. |
Other Works
| • |
Stage: Plays Arturo Ui in "The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui" by Bertolt Brecht (10/02, Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts, Pace University, New York City). |
| • |
Stage: Played Bickham in "Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie?" by Don Petersen' (2/69-3/69, Belasco Theatre, New York City). Won Tony Award for Best Dramatic Actor in a Supporting Role, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Performance, and Theatre World Award. |
| • |
Stage: Played Kilroy in "Camino Real" by Tennessee Williams' (1/70-2/70, Vivian Beaumont Theatre, New York City). |
| • |
Stage: Played Pavlo Hummel in "The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel" by David Rabe (4/77-9/77, Longacre Theatre, New York CitA). Won Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for Best Actor in a Play. |
| • |
King Richard III (1979). Historical drama (revival). Written by William Shakespeare. Incidental music by Charles Gross. Directed by David Wheeler. Cort Theatre: 10 Jun 1979- 15 Jul 1979 (33 performances + 25 previews that began on 10 May 1979). Cast: Al Pacino (as "Richard, Duke of Gloucester, afterwards Richard III, brother to the King"), Penelope Allen (as "Lady Anne, widow of Edward, son to King Henry VI, afterward married to Richard"), Gary Bayer, Richard Bright (as "First Murderer/Alderman/Bearer/Citizen/Lord/Soldier"), Larry Bryggman, Dominic Chianese (as "Thomas Rotherham, Archbishop of York/Sir John a Priest/Sir James Tyrrel/Sir William Brandon/Alderman/Bearer/Citizen/Lord/Soldier"), Judson Earney Scott (as "Lord Grey, son to Queen Elizabeth by her first marriage to John Grey/Alderman/Bearer/Citizen/Lord/Soldier/Captain"), Keith Gordon (as "Edward, Prince of Wales, afterwards Edward V son to the King"), Paul Guilfoyle (as "Sir William Catesby"), Laura Harrington [Broadway debut], Richard Jamieson (as "George, Duke of Clarence, brother to the King/Alderman/Bearer/Citizen/Lord/Soldier"), Frederic Kimball (as "Lord Mayor of London, John Morton/Bishop of Ely/ Alderman/Bearer/Citizen/Lord/Soldier"), John Mahon, Dan Monahan, Bill Moor, Frederick C. Neumann, Rex Robbins (as "Henry Stafford, Duke of Buckingham"), Harriet Rogers (as "Duchess of York, mother to Edward IV, Gloucester and Clarence"), Jaime Sánchez (as "Sir Richard Ratcliffe/Alderman/Bearer/Citizen/Lord/ Soldier"), Glenn Scarpelli (as "Richard, Duke of York, younger son to the King"), Linda Selman, Barry Snider, Bruce Waite (as "Sir James Blunt/Alderman/Bearer/Citizen/Lord/Soldier") [Broadway debut], J.T. Walsh (as "Sir Robert Brackenbury, Lieutenant of the Tower/Alderman/Bearer/Citizen/Lord/Soldier") [Broadway debut], Max Wright (as "Second Murderer/Alderman/Bearer/Citizen/Lord/Soldier"), Daniel Zippi. Produced by The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President), Victor Potamkin and Moe Septee; Associate Producer: Porter Van Zandt. |
Where Are They Now?
| April 2003 |
• |
Starring in "Salome: The Reading" with Marisa Tomei on Broadway. |
| 2006 |
• |
Release of his book, "Al Pacino in Conversation with Lawrence Grobel". |
| July 2007 |
• |
Beverly Hills |
| June 1992 |
• |
Performing on Broadway in "Salome" alongside Sheryl Lee, in the Circle in the Square Theatre, New York, USA. |
|
|
