Al Pacino Biography

American actor Al Pacino has kept moviegoers riveted since the 1970s, with roles in movies like The Godfather, Serpico and Scent of a Woman.

Born on April 25, 1940 in New York City, Alfredo James Pacino began studying acting at 19. He brought brooding seriousness and explosive rage to gritty roles, including that of Michael Corleone in The Godfather (1972) and an incorruptible cop in Serpico (1973).