
Date of Birth: 25th april 1940
Trade mark: Volcanic tirade, smoke-burnished voice. Frequently plays men of power and/or authority.
Famous for: The Godfather (Don Michael Corleone), Dog Day Afternoon(Sonny), Serpico (Officer Frank Serpico), Scarface(Tony Montana), Carlito's Way (Carlito "Charlie Brigante"), Donnie Brasco (Benjamin "Lefty"Ruggerio), The Devil's Advocate (John Milton), S1m0ne(Viktor Taransky), Insomnia(Detective Will Dormer), Any Given Sunday(Tony D'Amato), Heat(Lt. Vincent Hanna, Scent of A Woman (Lt. Colonel Frank Slade)
Infamous for: Gigli (Starkman)
Soundbite: "I'm an actor, not a star. Stars are people who live in Hollywood and have heart-shaped swimming pools."
Useless Facts: Dropped out of school at the age of 17. Pacino's own grandparents originate from Corleone, Sicily, the village where his character Michael took refuge in The Godfather. Was frequently refered to as "that midget Pacino" by producers of The Godfather (1972) who didn't want him for the part of Michael Corleone. His favorite color is black. One of the few Hollywood stars who has never married.