Al Pacino's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Al Pacino. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Al Pacino, an iconic American actor with a career spanning over five decades, is celebrated for his intense performances and is considered one of the greatest actors of all time. He has achieved the Triple Crown of Acting with an Academy Award, two Tony Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. His accolades also include Golden Globe Awards, a BAFTA, and numerous lifetime achievement awards. Pacino's films have grossed over $3 billion worldwide, solidifying his impact on the film industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1977: Achieves Sobriety

Al Pacino achieved sobriety in 1977 after struggling with alcohol and pills early in his career.

1992: Won Academy Award for Best Actor

In 1992, Al Pacino won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade in Scent of a Woman. He was also nominated for Best Supporting Actor for Glengarry Glen Ross, making him the first male actor to receive two acting nominations in the same year.

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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, attend a question-and-answer session following screenings of his films, The Insider and Looking for Richard, and receive an award in recognition of his contribution to acting.

2000: Postpones Induction into American Theater Hall of Fame

In late 2000, Al Pacino asked to postpone his induction into the American Theater Hall of Fame, believing it was premature given his recent level of activity in theater.

2001: Receives Cecil B. DeMille Award

In 2001, Al Pacino was honored with the Golden Globes' prestigious Cecil B. DeMille career achievement award, recognizing his outstanding contribution to the world of entertainment.

2003: Voted Greatest Movie Star of All Time

In 2003, British television viewers voted Al Pacino as the Greatest Movie Star of All Time in a poll by Channel 4, and he was included on VH1's list of the "200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons of All Time."

2004: Won Golden Globe for Angels in America

In 2004, Al Pacino won his third Golden Globe, for Best Performance by an Actor, for his role as lawyer Roy Cohn in the 2003 HBO miniseries Angels in America.

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October 20, 2006: Named recipient of AFI Life Achievement Award

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

November 22, 2006: Awarded Honorary Patronage by Trinity College Dublin

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

2007: Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from AFI

In 2007, the American Film Institute awarded Al Pacino with a lifetime achievement award, recognizing his career's inspiration to audiences and artists.

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 lifelong support to find a cure.

April 2010: Starred in You Don't Know Jack

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

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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 his documentary-drama film Wilde Salomé.