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My Take
Al Pacino is, for my money, the definitive proof that screen presence has nothing to do with physical size. At 168 centimeters, he fills a frame more completely than actors a head taller, mostly through those restless, burning eyes. What I admire most is the long arc: celebrated since the early seventies, yet the Academy made him wait until 1993 for Best Actor, which still strikes me as absurd. His stage-trained rhythm — the whisper that erupts into a roar — shaped how a whole generation understands acting. A kid from Manhattan who became the standard others are measured against; I never tire of revisiting his work.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Al Pacino
- Name (Japanese)
- アル・パチーノ
- Reading
- ある・ぱちーの
- Born
- April 25, 1940 (age 86)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dragon
- Origin
- Manhattan, New York, United States
- Height
- 168 cm
- Occupation
- film producer / film actor / stage actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
Awards & achievements
- 1974 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
- 1976 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
- 1973 National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor
- 10th Screen Actors Guild Awards
- 1973 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor
- Goldene Kamera 2013
- 1993 Academy Award for Best Actor
- 2011 National Medal of Arts
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Al Pacino born?
Born April 25, 1940 (age 86).
Where is Al Pacino from?
Al Pacino is from Manhattan, New York, United States.
What does Al Pacino do?
Al Pacino works as film producer, film actor, stage actor, television actor, actor.
How tall is Al Pacino?
Al Pacino is 168 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.