History of Al Pacino in Timeline
Al Pacino is an acclaimed American actor, celebrated for his powerful stage and screen presence over a five-decade career. Revered as one of the greatest actors, he's achieved the Triple Crown of Acting with an Academy Award, two Tony Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. His extensive list of accolades includes Golden Globe Awards, a BAFTA, and recognition with lifetime achievement awards like the Cecil B. DeMille Award and the AFI Life Achievement Award. Films featuring Pacino have generated over $3 billion globally, cementing his iconic status in the film industry.
1977: Achieved Sobriety
In 1977, Al Pacino achieved sobriety after admitting to abusing alcohol and pills earlier in his career.
1983: Scarface released
In 1983, the movie "Scarface" was released. Al Pacino allowed his likeness to appear in the video game adaptation of Scarface.
1987: Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune
In 1987, Terrence McNally's off-Broadway play "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune" was released, which later served as the source material for the movie "Frankie and Johnny" starring Al Pacino.
October 16, 1989: Birth of Daughter Julie Marie
On October 16, 1989, Al Pacino's daughter Julie Marie was born to him and acting coach Jan Tarrant.
1991: Stars in Frankie and Johnny
In 1991, Al Pacino starred in Frankie and Johnny alongside Michelle Pfeiffer. Pacino played a recently paroled cook who begins a relationship with Pfeiffer's waitress character.
1992: Stars in Scent of a Woman
In 1992, Al Pacino starred in "Scent of a Woman" as Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade. In the same year, he also received a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his work in "Glengarry Glen Ross".
1993: Stars in Carlito's Way
In 1993, Al Pacino starred in "Carlito's Way" as Carlito Brigante, a gangster released from prison.
1995: Stars in Heat
In 1995, Al Pacino starred in Michael Mann's "Heat", marking the first time he and Robert De Niro appeared on-screen together.
1996: Stars in Looking for Richard
In 1996, Al Pacino starred in "Looking for Richard", a docudrama featuring selected scenes from William Shakespeare's "Richard III".
1997: Stars in The Devil's Advocate and Donnie Brasco
In 1997, Al Pacino starred in "The Devil's Advocate" as Satan, and in "Donnie Brasco" as gangster "Lefty".
November 19, 1999: Visit to Yale University
On November 19, 1999, Al Pacino visited Yale University to conduct a master class for the Yale Dramatic Association, participate in a Q&A session following screenings of his films, and receive an award for his contribution to acting.
1999: Stars in The Insider and Any Given Sunday
In 1999, Al Pacino starred as Lowell Bergman in "The Insider" and in Oliver Stone's "Any Given Sunday".
2000: Stars in Chinese Coffee
In 2000, Al Pacino starred alongside Jerry Orbach in "Chinese Coffee", a low-budget film adaptation of Ira Lewis' play. The project, funded entirely by Pacino, took nearly three years to complete.
2000: Postpones Induction into American Theater Hall of Fame
In late 2000, Al Pacino requested to postpone his induction into the American Theater Hall of Fame because he felt it was premature due to his limited recent theater activity.
January 25, 2001: Birth of Twins Anton James and Olivia Rose
On January 25, 2001, Al Pacino had twins conceived through IVF, son Anton James and daughter Olivia Rose, with actress Beverly D'Angelo.
2001: Chal Productions Credits
Around 2001, Chal Productions, co-founded by Al Pacino, had credits including Looking for Richard, Chinese Coffee, People I Know, and Wilde Salomé.
2001: Recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille Award
In 2001, Al Pacino received the Golden Globes' prestigious Cecil B. DeMille career achievement award, honoring his outstanding contribution to the world of entertainment.
2001: Wins Cecil B. DeMille Award
In 2001, Al Pacino won the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement in motion pictures.
October 2002: Stars in The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui and Insomnia
In October 2002, Al Pacino starred in "The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui" and in Christopher Nolan's "Insomnia", a remake of the Norwegian film of the same name.
2003: Stars in Gigli and The Recruit
In 2003, Al Pacino appeared in a supporting role in "Gigli", and starred in "The Recruit".
2003: Greatest Movie Star of All Time
In 2003, Al Pacino was voted the Greatest Movie Star of All Time by British television viewers in a Channel 4 poll and was included on VH1's list of the "200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons of All Time."
2004: Pacino completes the Triple Crown of Acting
In 2004, Al Pacino completed the Triple Crown of Acting, having received the highest awards in American film, television, and theater for his performances.
2004: Stars in The Merchant of Venice
In 2004, Al Pacino starred as Shylock in "The Merchant of Venice".
2004: Wins Golden Globe for Angels in America
In 2004, Al Pacino won a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor for his role as lawyer Roy Cohn in the 2003 HBO miniseries "Angels in America".
2004: I Heard You Paint Houses
In 2004, the book "I Heard You Paint Houses" by Charles Brandt was published. This later served as the source material for the movie "The Irishman" starring Al Pacino.
October 8, 2005: Stars in Two for the Money
On October 8, 2005, Al Pacino starred in "Two for the Money" as a sports gambling agent and mentor.
October 20, 2006: Receives AFI Life Achievement Award
On October 20, 2006, Al Pacino was named the recipient of the 35th AFI Life Achievement Award.
November 22, 2006: Awarded Honorary Patronage by Trinity College Dublin
On November 22, 2006, Al Pacino was awarded the Honorary Patronage of the University Philosophical Society of Trinity College Dublin.
2007: Talent Agreement Signed
In 2007, Al Pacino signed a talent agreement that restricts the commercial use of his name and likeness without prior written consent.
2007: Stars in Ocean's Thirteen
In 2007, Al Pacino starred in "Ocean's Thirteen" as the villain Willy Bank.
2007: Receives American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Award
In 2007, the American Film Institute awarded Al Pacino with a lifetime achievement award recognizing his career's inspiration to audiences and artists.
2007: Pacino: An Actor's Vision DVD box set released
In 2007, the DVD box set "Pacino: An Actor's Vision" was released, featuring Al Pacino's rare films, "The Local Stigmatic", "Looking for Richard", and "Chinese Coffee".
April 18, 2008: 88 Minutes released in the United States
On April 18, 2008, Al Pacino's movie "88 Minutes", in which he co-starred with Alicia Witt, was released in the United States.
September 12, 2008: Righteous Kill released in theaters
On September 12, 2008, "Righteous Kill", starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, was released in theaters.
2008: Relationship with Lucila Polak
In 2008, Al Pacino began a ten-year relationship with Argentine actress Lucila Polak.
2009: Receives Jane Wyman Humanitarian Award
In 2009, Al Pacino received the "Jane Wyman Humanitarian Award" from the Southern California Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation for his charitable giving and support to the foundation.
April 2010: You Don't Know Jack premieres on HBO
In April 2010, Al Pacino starred as Jack Kevorkian in the HBO Films biopic "You Don't Know Jack".
October 16, 2010: Speaker at Rochester Institute of Technology
On October 16, 2010, Al Pacino was the distinguished speaker at the Rochester Institute of Technology's Brick City Homecoming and Family Weekend.
September 4, 2011: Presented with Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker Award
On September 4, 2011, Al Pacino was presented with the Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker Award prior to the premiere of "Wilde Salomé".
2011: Stars in Jack and Jill
In 2011, Al Pacino co-starred as himself in the comedy film "Jack and Jill".
2011: Receives National Medal of Arts
In 2011, Al Pacino received the National Medal of Arts bestowed upon him by President Barack Obama.
February 2012: Awarded the National Medal of Arts
In February 2012, Al Pacino was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Barack Obama.
March 21, 2012: Wilde Salomé US premiere
On March 21, 2012, "Wilde Salomé" had its US premiere at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco.
September 2012: To play Joe Paterno in television film
In September 2012, it was reported that Al Pacino would play Joe Paterno in the television film "Paterno".
October 2012: Stars in Glengarry Glen Ross revival
In October 2012, Al Pacino starred in the 30th-anniversary Broadway revival of "Glengarry Glen Ross".
January 20, 2013: Glengarry Glen Ross Revival Concludes
On January 20, 2013, Al Pacino's revival of "Glengarry Glen Ross" on Broadway concluded.
December 4, 2014: Guest Speaker at New York Film Academy
On December 4, 2014, Al Pacino appeared as a guest speaker to share stories and experiences with students at the New York Film Academy after a screening of his film, The Humbling.
October 2015: Stars in China Doll previews
In October 2015, Al Pacino previewed on Broadway in "China Doll".
December 5, 2015: Stars in China Doll opening
On December 5, 2015, Al Pacino starred on Broadway in "China Doll".
January 21, 2016: China Doll Closes
On January 21, 2016, Al Pacino's play "China Doll" closed after 97 performances.
2016: Receives Kennedy Center Honor
In 2016, Al Pacino received the Kennedy Center Honor.
April 7, 2018: Paterno Premieres on HBO
On April 7, 2018, the television film "Paterno", starring Al Pacino, premiered on HBO.
2018: End of Relationship with Lucila Polak
In 2018, Al Pacino ended his ten-year relationship with Argentine actress Lucila Polak.
July 26, 2019: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood released
On July 26, 2019, Al Pacino starred in Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood".
2019: Joins "Simply Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice"
In 2019, Al Pacino joined Geoffrey Rush for "Simply Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice", a one-night-only staged benefit reading to support the Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles.
February 2020: Stars in Hunters
In February 2020, Al Pacino starred in the Amazon Prime Video series "Hunters".
August 2020: Hunters renewed for a second season
In August 2020, the Amazon Prime Video series "Hunters", starring Al Pacino, was renewed for a second season.
2020: Pacino contracts COVID-19
In 2020, Al Pacino contracted COVID-19 and almost died from it, an experience he reflected on later in 2024.
2020: Participates in benefit reading for David Rabe's play
In 2020, Al Pacino participated in a benefit reading of David Rabe's The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, with proceeds benefiting veteran organizations.
2020: Referenced in Bob Dylan's Song
In 2020, Bob Dylan's song "My Own Version of You" from his album Rough and Rowdy Ways referenced Al Pacino with the line, "I'll take the Scarface Pacino and the Godfather Brando / Mix 'em up in a tank and get a robot commando."
2021: Stars in House of Gucci and American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally
In 2021, Al Pacino played Aldo Gucci in "House of Gucci" and the lead defense attorney in "American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally".
2022: Fundraiser "Al Pacino Live on Stage"
In 2022, Al Pacino did a one-night-only fundraiser, "Al Pacino Live on Stage", featuring a career retrospective and Q&A session, to support SCLA.
2022: Ranked on Esquire's List
In 2022, Al Pacino was ranked number six on Esquire's list of The 100 Greatest Actors in Film History.
June 15, 2023: Birth of Son Roman
On June 15, 2023, Al Pacino had a son, Roman, with producer Noor Alfallah, with whom he had a relationship from 2022 to 2024.
2023: Halftime Campaign
In 2023, Al Pacino agreed with the Halftime campaign, releasing a new version of his famous 'inch by inch' locker room speech from Any Given Sunday, highlighting the importance of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
2023: Stars in Knox Goes Away
In 2023, Al Pacino played Xavier Crane in Michael Keaton's "Knox Goes Away".
March 10, 2024: Presents Academy Award for Best Picture
On March 10, 2024, Al Pacino presented the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 96th Academy Awards, marking the third time he has presented this award.
October 15, 2024: Release of Memoir "Sonny Boy"
On October 15, 2024, Al Pacino released his bestselling memoir "Sonny Boy" with Penguin Press, detailing his life from his challenging upbringing to his iconic acting career.
2024: End of Relationship with Noor Alfallah
In 2024, Al Pacino ended his relationship with producer Noor Alfallah.
2024: Reveals Thoughts on "Cruising" film
In 2024, Al Pacino revealed in his memoir Sonny Boy that he felt the 1980 film "Cruising" was "exploitative" of the LGBTQ+ community after seeing the finished product, and he did not promote the film, donating his earnings to charity.
2024: Pacino reflects on near-death COVID-19 experience
In 2024, Al Pacino stated that he almost died of COVID-19 in 2020, and this near-death experience led him to question the existence of an afterlife.
September 2025: Minor Roles in Dead Man's Wire and In the Hand of Dante
In September 2025, Al Pacino played minor roles in two films: Dead Man's Wire and In the Hand of Dante. Both films premiered at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival out of competition.
2026: Monologue used in Pfizer campaign
In 2026, Al Pacino's locker room monologue from the film Any Given Sunday was featured in a national campaign for Pfizer.
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