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Famous as :
ActorBirth Name :
Alfredo James PacinoBirth Date :
April 25, 1940Birth Place :
East Harlem, New York, USAClaim to fame :
As Michael Corleone in "The Godfather" (1972)
Robert De Niro and Al Pacino Want to Play Sisters
September 15, 2008 03:09:33Known to portray many tough guy roles, Hollywood veterans Robert De Niro and Al Pacino are looking forward to be able to play women in comedy movie. In an interview with British radio station Heart, the two revealed that for their next film project, they would love to dress up as the opposite gender and act up as sisters.
Opening up on the subject, Pacino stated, "It's a great idea. That could be something for us to work on. Robert has done some great and very successful comedy movies and he's made the transition really well, without a problem. He was amazing. He's invented himself over again and that takes a very special talent." On similar note, De Niro added, "We could do that, I like the idea. We could play sisters. That could happen...who knows?"
Al Pacino Is James Bond's New Enemy?
February 14, 2008 12:02:33Though "Quantum of Solace" has started filming for some time, rumors surrounding the film won't subside. The latest speculation surfaces is that the star of "The Godfather" trilogy Al Pacino is going to make a brief appearance in the latest installment of the James Bond movie.
The rumor was ignited by a tip given to AICN stating that the 67-year-old awards-winning actor has been signed to star as one of the villains. The source noted that a friend working on the movie leaked the information. The tipster said, "But the big news that he leaked was that Al Pacino would be taking part in filming. I was a little shocked as the cast has been revealed already, but he said Pacino would play the head of the terrorist group introduced in CASINO ROYALE and QUANTUM OF SOLACE. Al is said to come to Pinewood in April-May to film what is said to be a brief cameo."
Stars Make GQ's List of Most Stylish Men in the Past 50 Years
September 21, 2007 01:09:01
Monthly men's magazine GQ has made public its list of the Most Stylish Men and surprisingly it includes a few surprises.
Among the notable figures in the entertainment industry make the magazine's list of 50 Most Stylish Men in the Past 50 Years are the Academy Award nominated Italian film actor Marcello Mastroianni, musicians David Bowie and Bob Dylan, and actors Steve McQueen and George Clooney.
Cillian Murphy Joins Al Pacino in Dali and I: The Surreal Story
September 15, 2007 10:09:48
Equal acting partner for Al Pacino in biographical flick "Dali & I: The Surreal Story" is eventually found. The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Golden Globes-nominee Cillian Murphy has already been signed to join the veteran actor in the cast.
Based on Stan Lauryssens’ autobiographical book of the same name, pic, which will span the 1960s-80s, follows the time in the life of famed painter Salvador Dali when most of his great work was behind him and he became more flamboyant. Murphy is billed to play Lauryssens, an art dealer whom Pacino’s Dali developed a mentor-protege relationship with.
First Looks of Righteous Kill Featuring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino
September 08, 2007 03:09:09
It's great to have Robert De Niro and Al Pacino work together again in "Righteous Kill" after their on screen collaboration in 1995's "Heat", but what's greater than this is surely the chance to finally able to grab first two images of them in the same frame, thanks to Seanhenri.com.
Taken from on the film's set at Star Cafe in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, the first picture shows the two acclaimed actor standing in front of a Tow Away Zone sign while the second one captures them outside the bar door with Pacino allegedly shouting "we just wanna talk!" repeatedly into an intercom.
Al Pacino Took Home an AFI Honor
June 09, 2007 02:06:05
Adding another prestigious prize into his collection of trophies, Al Pacino was overwhelmed with emotion upon being bestowed this year's American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award at a gala reception held in Hollywood's Kodak Theatre Thursday night June 7.
"It means so many things to be honored like this," the veteran actor said gratefully. "It feels great."
Robert De Niro and Al Pacino "Kill" Each Other
May 19, 2007 09:05:02
After only making two scenes in "Heat", now Robert De Niro and Al Pacino are both preparing to go for much more of them in "Righteous Kill", an independent production of Nu Image's Millennium Films and Emmett/Furla Films, Variety has revealed.
The two lauded thespians are said to play cops chasing a serial killer under the direction of Jon Avnet, who is set to helm based on script by Russell Gewirtz as well as to produce alongside Avi Lerner, Randall Emmett, Boaz Davidson, George Furla, and Alexandra Milchan.
Al Pacino Is "Dali"
January 19, 2007 05:01:33
It's perfectly cast, really. Variety has delightfully reported that Al Pacino is positive to topline Room 9 Entertainment's dramatic feature "Dali & I: The Surreal Story" and will portray none other than the famed Spanish painter Salvador Dali.
With this inclusion, the project thereby marks the reunion between Pacino and director Andrew Niccol after their last collaboration in "S1m0ne." The film itself, based on Stan Lauryssen's book "Dali and I", depicts the latter period of Dali's life through the eyes of the author, a young art dealer who later establishes a mentor-protege relationship with the artist.
Dublin's Historic Trinity College Honored Al Pacino Its Honorary Patronage
November 24, 2006 01:11:15
Hollywood veteran actor Al Pacino was handed an honorary patronage of Dublin's Trinity College Philosophical Society.
The eight-times Oscar nominated actor accepted the honor Wednesday Nov 22nd, during his current stint in Ireland, to research playwright/novelist Oscar Wilde for a new documentary.
AFI Selected Al Pacino to Receive Its 35th Life Achievement Award
October 21, 2006 09:10:40
A Hollywood senior actor, Al Pacino has had many awards, but Life Achievement Award, the highest honor for a career in film. Luckily, the veteran movie star is about to get one as the American Film Institute's (AFI) Board of Trustees has selected him to receive the 35th AFI Life Achievement Award.
"I am moved and honored to be considered for such a prestigious award," Pacino said in a statement. Aside, Sir Howard Stringer, chairman of the AFI board of trustees, called Pacino "an icon of American film" while praised him to have a "career inspires audiences and artists alike."
Al Pacino Will Join the "Ocean's Thirteen" Cast
April 26, 2006 01:04:35
The star-studded cast of "Ocean's Thirteen" becoming even more perfect as veteran actor Al Pacino has officially signed on to star in. Some other movie stars on board including George Clooney, Ellen Barkin, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, and Shaobo Qin.
Of action thriller comedy genre, the story of "Ocean's Thirteen" continuing criminal exploits of Danny Ocean and his crew of crooks. And just like the two earlier installments in the series, this third installment will still be directed by Steven Soderbergh. Filming is said to start on July 21 with the flick slated for a summer 2007 release.
Al Pacino to Star As King Herod in "Salome"
March 21, 2006 10:03:46
Hollywood veteran actor Al Pacino will star as King Herod in a Los Angeles stage production of "Salome." There in the one-act biblical drama, he will play the king who lusts after his wife's daughter, Salome, the role played by Jessica Chastain.
Meanwhile, actor Kevin Anderson plays John the Baptist, Salome's object of affection and later revenge. Set to direct the project is Estelle Parsons with tickets go on sale March 26.
More '88 Minutes' Cast
December 01, 2005 04:12:19One more movie star joining the already existed cast of drama thriller "88 Minutes." It's Amy Brenneman. The actress will star in the Jon Avnet direction alongside the likes of Al Pacino, Leelee Sobieski, Neal McDonough and Benjamin McKenzie.
"88 Minutes," which is now shooting in Vancouver, tells the story of a college professor who, while moonlighting as a forensic psychiatrist for the FBI, receives a death threat telling him that he has only 88 minutes to live. In narrowing down possible suspects, he frantically seeks to communicate with a problem student, an ex-girlfriend, and a serial killer on death row.
McKenzie Joining Al Pacino for 88 Minutes
November 08, 2005 03:11:47Hollywood senior actor Al Pacino has been joined by Benjamin McKenzie to work for "88 Minutes." The story follows a college professor (Pacino) who moonlights as a forensic psychiatrist for the FBI and later receives a death threat claiming he only has 88 minutes to live.
The drama thriller is now shooting in Vancouver with McKenzie plays one of Pacino's grad students and a possible suspect in the professor's investigation.
Al Pacino Denied Romancing Kirstie Alley
October 24, 2005 09:10:45Months ago, it was reported that actor Al Pacino dating actress Kirstie Alley as they were spotted in Hollywood and, despite being with some other friends, the eyewitnesses declared they looked pretty much in love, holding hands and huddling all night.
Moreover, an on looker told America's Star magazine: "They were huddled for the whole evening at the Chateau Marmont, and, at one point, Kirstie was stroking his thigh as she talked to him. It was bizarre. They totally looked as if they were on a date."
Is Kirstie Alley Dating Al Pacino?
October 13, 2005 12:10:40Seeing is believing. Hollywood actress Kirstie Alley is suspected to date Al Pacino after the actress spotted together with the actor in Hollywood. A source says "although the couple were with friends, their rendezvous had all the makings of a romantic date."
Even more, an onlooker tells America's Star magazine, "They were huddled for the whole evening at the Chateau Marmont, and, at one point, Kirstie was stroking his thigh as she talked to him. It was bizarre. They totally looked as if they were on a date."
"88 Minutes" Crime Drama
October 10, 2005 11:10:30Fear will haunt as you watch the upcoming "88 Minutes." It is a drama-thriller about a college professor who, while moonlighting as a forensic psychiatrist for the FBI, receives a death threat telling him that he has only 88 minutes to live. In narrowing down possible suspects, he frantically seeks to communicate with a problem student, an ex-girlfriend, and a serial killer on death row.
Alicia Witt, Leelee Sobieski and Neal McDonough have all signed on to star in opposite Al Pacino. Witt is set to portray a teaching assistant and the romantic interest to the college professor, Pacino's character. Sobieski will play one of his students, and McDonough will play a death row inmate whom Pacino's character suspects is orchestrating his murder.
The Actors for the "Money"
October 07, 2005 03:10:48The drama-thriller-comedy "Two for the Money" will see Matthew McConaughey, Al Pacino and Rene Russo team up, displaying their best act ever. Fans of the three actors can see their idols act as the film opens nationwide on Friday, October 7.
"Two for the Money" follows Brandon Lane, the role played by McConaughey, a former college football star whose uncanny ability to predict the outcome of a game introduces him to an unexpected new career when his gridiron glory is sidelined by a crushing injury. Brandon's talent makes him a prime candidate for recruitment by Walter Abraham, Al Pacino's role, the head of one of the biggest sports consulting operations in the country. Walter hires the small town ex-athlete and grooms him into a shrewd front man. Brandon soon begins to enjoy his status as a Manhattan golden boy and finds himself growing comfortable with Walter's high-rolling lifestyle. The surrogate father/surrogate son relationship fattens Walter's business and personal accounts until Brandon's golden touch begins to falter at the same time that Walter's manipulation of his protege crosses the line.
Al Pacino to Reprise Role in a Videogame Version
April 23, 2005 09:04:02Movie hunk Al Pacino has agreed to reprise his legendary role as drugged-out coke dealer Tony Montana in a videogame version of Brian De Palma's knockout 1983 gangster flick "Scarface." The actor is said will lend his affinity to Scarface: The World Is Yours, which will feature an all-star list of voice talent, including Steven Bauer, Robert Loggia, Jay Mohr, Cheech Marin, Robert Davi, Miguel Sandoval, Michael Rapaport, and Michael York.
No details on how much money Al Pacino gets from the deal, for which he has willingly refused to participate in Electronic Arts' upcoming "Godfather" game.
