History of Al Pacino in Timeline

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Al Pacino is a highly acclaimed American actor celebrated for his intense and compelling performances. With a career spanning over five decades, he's recognized as one of the greatest actors of all time. He has achieved the Triple Crown of Acting, winning an Academy Award, two Tony Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. His numerous accolades include Golden Globe Awards, a BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and honors such as the Cecil B. DeMille Award, AFI Life Achievement Award, the National Medal of Arts, and Kennedy Center Honors, solidifying his legendary status.

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1977: Achieved Sobriety

In 1977, Al Pacino achieved sobriety after struggling with drugs and alcohol early in his career.

1983: Scarface

In 1983, Al Pacino allowed his likeness to appear in the video game adaptation of the film Scarface, titled Scarface: The World is Yours.

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1993: Carlito's Way Release

In 1993, Al Pacino starred alongside Sean Penn in the crime drama Carlito's Way, playing Carlito Brigante, a gangster released from prison who vows to go straight.

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1995: Heat Release

In 1995, Al Pacino starred in Michael Mann's Heat, marking the first time he and Robert De Niro appeared on-screen together, although they did not share any scenes in The Godfather Part II.

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1996: Looking for Richard Release

In 1996, Al Pacino starred in his theatrical docudrama Looking for Richard, featuring scenes from William Shakespeare's Richard III and examining Shakespeare's relevance in popular culture. The cast included Alec Baldwin, Kevin Spacey, and Winona Ryder.

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1997: The Devil's Advocate & Donnie Brasco Release

In 1997, Al Pacino played Satan in The Devil's Advocate, which grossed US$150 million worldwide. Also in 1997, he starred as "Lefty" in Donnie Brasco, the true story of an undercover FBI agent bringing down the Mafia.

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1999: The Insider and Any Given Sunday Release

In 1999, Al Pacino starred as Lowell Bergman in the multi-Oscar nominated film The Insider, opposite Russell Crowe, and also in Oliver Stone's Any Given Sunday.

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2000: Chinese Coffee Release

In 2000, Al Pacino starred alongside Jerry Orbach in the low-budget film adaptation of Ira Lewis' play Chinese Coffee, which he also funded.

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2001: Cecil B. DeMille Award

In 2001, Al Pacino received the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement in motion pictures at the Golden Globes.

October 2002: The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui Performance

In October 2002, Al Pacino starred in Bertolt Brecht's The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui for the National Actor's Theater and Complicite, directed by Simon McBurney, to critical acclaim.

2003: Gigli, The Recruit Releases, Angels in America

In 2003, Al Pacino appeared in Gigli, took a role in The Recruit, and starred as Roy Cohn in the HBO miniseries Angels in America.

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2003: Angels in America HBO Miniseries

In 2003, Al Pacino starred in the HBO miniseries Angels in America.

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2003: Greatest Film Star Recognition

In 2003, British television viewers voted Al Pacino as the greatest film star of all time in a poll for Channel 4, highlighting his lasting impact on cinema.

2004: The Merchant of Venice release

In 2004, Al Pacino starred as Shylock in Michael Radford's film adaptation of The Merchant of Venice, receiving praise for his portrayal of the character.

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2004: Golden Globe for Angels in America

In 2004, Al Pacino won his third Golden Globe for his performance in the HBO miniseries Angels in America.

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2004: Modi

In 2004, a film of the same name adapted from play by Dennis McIntyre which would then form the basis of Pacino's 2024 film Modi.

2004: I Heard You Paint Houses

In 2004, the book "I Heard You Paint Houses" by Charles Brandt was published. It served as the basis for the Netflix film "The Irishman" released in 2019, in which Al Pacino starred as Jimmy Hoffa.

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October 8, 2005: Two for the Money Release

On October 8, 2005, Al Pacino starred in Two for the Money, portraying a sports gambling agent, alongside Matthew McConaughey.

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October 20, 2006: AFI Life Achievement Award

On October 20, 2006, Al Pacino was named the recipient of the 35th AFI Life Achievement Award by the American Film Institute.

November 22, 2006: Honorary Patronage from Trinity College Dublin

On November 22, 2006, Al Pacino was awarded the Honorary Patronage of the University Philosophical Society of Trinity College Dublin.

2007: Ocean's Thirteen Release

In 2007, Al Pacino starred in Steven Soderbergh's Ocean's Thirteen as Willy Bank, a casino tycoon, alongside George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and others.

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2007: Pacino: An Actor's Vision DVD box set release

In 2007, Al Pacino's two rare films he was involved in producing, The Local Stigmatic and Looking for Richard, were included with Chinese Coffee on a special DVD box set titled Pacino: An Actor's Vision. Pacino produced prologues and epilogues for the discs containing the films.

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2007: American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Award

In 2007, the American Film Institute awarded Al Pacino with a lifetime achievement award, recognizing his significant contributions to film.

April 18, 2008: 88 Minutes Release

On April 18, 2008, Al Pacino's film 88 Minutes, co-starring Alicia Witt, was released in the United States, receiving critical panning for its plot.

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September 12, 2008: Righteous Kill Release

On September 12, 2008, Al Pacino and Robert De Niro co-starred in Righteous Kill as New York detectives, but the film was not well-received by critics.

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April 2010: You Don't Know Jack Premiere

In April 2010, Al Pacino starred as Jack Kevorkian in the HBO Films biopic You Don't Know Jack, earning him his second Emmy Award and fourth Golden Globe award.

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September 4, 2011: Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker Award

On September 4, 2011, Al Pacino received the Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker Award prior to the premiere of his film Wilde Salomé.

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2011: Jack and Jill Release

In 2011, Al Pacino co-starred as himself in the comedy film Jack and Jill, for which he won the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor.

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February 2012: 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, Al Pacino's film Wilde Salomé premiered in the US, marking the 130th anniversary of Oscar Wilde's visit to San Francisco.

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September 2012: Paterno Television Film Announcement

In September 2012, it was reported that Al Pacino would play Joe Paterno in the television film Paterno.

October 2012: Glengarry Glen Ross Broadway Revival

In October 2012, Al Pacino starred in the 30th-anniversary Broadway revival of David Mamet's play, Glengarry Glen Ross.

January 20, 2013: End of Glengarry Glen Ross Broadway Revival

On January 20, 2013, Al Pacino's performance in the 30th-anniversary Broadway revival of David Mamet's play, Glengarry Glen Ross, came to an end.

2013: Phil Spector Release

In 2013, Al Pacino starred in the HBO biographical picture Phil Spector, about the record producer's murder trial.

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October 2015: China Doll Previews

In October 2015, previews were done for China Doll, a play written for Al Pacino by David Mamet.

December 5, 2015: China Doll Broadway Opening

On December 5, 2015, Al Pacino starred in China Doll, a play written for him by David Mamet, which opened on Broadway.

2015: Danny Collins Release

In 2015, Al Pacino took the title role in the comedy-drama Danny Collins, earning a Golden Globe nomination for his performance.

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January 21, 2016: China Doll Broadway Closing

On January 21, 2016, Al Pacino's performance in China Doll on Broadway came to an end after 97 performances.

2016: Kennedy Center Honor

In 2016, Al Pacino received the Kennedy Center Honor, with remarks by former costars Sean Penn, Kevin Spacey, Bobby Cannavale, and Chris O'Donnell.

April 7, 2018: Paterno Premiere on HBO

On April 7, 2018, Paterno, starring Al Pacino, premiered on HBO.

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July 26, 2019: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Release

On July 26, 2019, Al Pacino starred alongside Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

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February 2020: Hunters Series Premiere

In February 2020, Al Pacino starred as Meyer Offerman in the Amazon Prime Video series Hunters, marking his first television series since Angels in America in 2003.

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August 2020: Hunters Renewal

In August 2020, the Amazon Prime Video series Hunters, starring Al Pacino, was renewed for a second season.

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2020: Pacino's COVID-19 Near-Death Experience

In 2020, Al Pacino had a near-death experience due to COVID-19, which later influenced his beliefs about the afterlife.

2021: House of Gucci and American Traitor Releases

In 2021, Al Pacino played Aldo Gucci in Ridley Scott's House of Gucci, and also starred as the lead defense attorney in American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally.

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June 15, 2023: Birth of Son Roman

On June 15, 2023, Al Pacino had a son, Roman, with his girlfriend Noor Alfallah. At 83, Pacino became one of the oldest fathers on record.

March 10, 2024: Academy Award for Best Picture Presentation

On March 10, 2024, Al Pacino presented the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 96th Academy Awards.

2024: Pacino reveals near-death experience

In 2024, Al Pacino revealed that he almost died of COVID-19 in 2020, and this near-death experience has led him to believe in no afterlife.