Born in East Harlem, Manhattan

April 25, 1940

Pacino was born in East Harlem, Manhattan, the son of Italian American parents Rose (née Gerardi) and Salvatore Alfred Pacino, who divorced when he was two years old.

Pacino arrested for concealed weapon

January 7, 1961

On January 7, 1961, Pacino and two others were seen by police circling in their vehicle in a suspicious manner, and wearing black masks and gloves. When police pulled them over, Pacino was found to be carrying a concealed weapon and was arrested. Pacino, who was 21 years old and living in New York City, stayed in jail for three days before being released when it was found that the weapons were, in fact, props from a movie set.

N.Y.P.D.

November 12, 1968

He made his first screen appearance in an episode of the television series N.Y.P.D. in 1968.

The Panic in Needle Park

October 1, 1971

It was the 1971 film The Panic in Needle Park, in which he played a heroin addict, that would bring Pacino to the attention of director Francis Ford Coppola.

The Godfather

March 24, 1972

Pacino's rise to fame subsequently came after portraying Michael Corleone in Coppola's blockbuster 1972 Mafia film The Godfather.

Serpico

March 14, 1973

In 1973, Pacino starred in the very successful Serpico

The Godfather Part II

December 20, 1974

In 1974, he reprised his role as Michael Corleone in the very successful sequel The Godfather Part II, acclaimed as being comparable to the original.

Dog Day Afternoon

September 21, 1975

In 1975, he enjoyed further success with the release of Dog Day Afternoon, based on the true story of a bank robber John Wojtowicz.

Bobby Deerfield

November 4, 1977

In 1977, Pacino starred as a race-car driver in Bobby Deerfield, directed by Sydney Pollack, and received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture Actor – Drama for his portrayal of Bobby Deerfield.

Scarface

December 9, 1983

In 1983's Scarface, directed by Brian DePalma, proved to be a career highlight and a defining role. Pacino earned a Golden Globe nomination for his role as a Cuban drug gangster.

Scent of a Woman

December 23, 1992

He won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1992 for his role in Scent of a Woman after being nominated 7 times beforehand for various roles.

Beverly D'Angelo

April 1, 1997 - April 1, 2001

Beverly D'Angelo is an American singer and actress, perhaps best known for her roles as Ellen Griswold in the National Lampoon's Vacation film series and Doris Vinyard in American History X.

Pacino and Beverly D'Angelo have twins

January 25, 2001

He also has twins, Anton James and Olivia Rose (b. January 25, 2001), with ex-girlfriend Beverly D'Angelo, whom he was with from 1997 until 2001.

AFI Life Achievement Award

October 20, 2006

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

Honorary Patronage of the Society

November 22, 2006

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

88 Minutes

April 18, 2008

Pacino's latest film 88 Minutes was released on April 18, 2008 in the United States, having already been released in various other countries in 2007.

Righteous Kill

September 12, 2008

In Righteous Kill, Pacino's next scheduled film, Pacino and Robert De Niro co-star as New York detectives searching for a serial killer. Rapper 50 Cent also stars in it as well as professional skateboarder Rob Dyrdek. The film is expected to be released to theaters on September 12, 2008.