Al Pacino Scarface

Al Pacino began performing at the age of 14 while still in school. He soon transferred to the High School of the Performing Arts in New York but he eventually dropped out. After training under acting coach Charlie Laughton, Al Pacino earned a spot in the Actors Studio in 1966. Pacino went on to win various awards for his performances including the Off-Broadway Obie for Best Actor for the 1967-1968 season and a Tony Award for his Broadway debut Does the Tiger Wear a Necktie?

In the 1970's Al Pacino began to establish himself as one of the greatest actors in film history. His film career began with Me, Natalie in 1969. Pacino's acting history and style caught the eye of director, Francis Ford Coppola who was adamant about having Pacino star as Michael Corleone in his new film, the Godfather (1972). Godfather earned Pacino his first Academy Award nomination. Al Pacino went on to star in many more memorable films throughout the decade including Serpico (1973), Dog Day Afternoon (1975) and the film And Justice for All (1979).

Al Pacino scored big again with his portrayal of Cuban deportee turned Miami Drug Lord, Tony Montana in Scarface. Al Pacino gives an unforgettable performance as Tony Montana, one of the most ruthless gangsters ever depicted on film, in this gripping crime epic inspired by the 1932 classic of the same title.

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