Al Pacino Accepts the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2007

Sean Penn presents Al Pacino with the 35th AFI Life Achievement Award (2007).
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[@Fritha71]

An acceptance speech doesn't get much more genuine than that. A great man and a truly iconic actor.

[@mcdeadsquirrel]

I could not write a better comment, so I just gave yours a thumbs up. Thanks.

[@mrartboy1]

Yep, agree totally!!

[@shannonshannonsworld8447]

+Kelly Angel Burn RIGHT ON, KELLY!!!!!!!!!! & HUMPHREY BOGART IS IN THERE & CLERK GABLE, AS WELL. THE ELITE ACTOR'S CLUB, BABY!!!!!!!!!!!! 😉😊😊😊😊 👍👍🎬🎬🎬

[@chakoh1]

yeah right from Sean Penn ................... chapo....

[@1414rebel]

@Kelly Angel Burn Brando was first, he was king. Al Pacino Is right up there. robert de niro also amazing. However Brando remains King and its so sad that we will never have him again.

[@hamadhumaid1984]

The Godfather trilogy, Scarface, Donnie Brasco, Scent of a Woman and all the movies Al Pacino is a living legend

[@cecilchristian2833]

Bro you forgot to add dogday afternoon and heat

[@NMMorna]

And "And Justice For All"

[@gp1181]

Heat

[@jpcastledark]

The Insider, Dog day afternoon, Scarecrow, Any given Sunday.

[@senaliperera4688]

and the panic in needle park serpico

[@raffiequler7510]

Al Pacino is more humble than a humble pie. I have hope for humanity.

[@karonwoods2175]

That's how Michael Woods

[@MrClutch-le2he]

Best ever

[@spacebar9476]

This man has ZERO ego. What a nice person Al Pacino.

[@sepid9778]

those shining eyes that beautiful smile his gentle walk the charismatic body language and expressions and this unique voice I love you Al, the Godfather of Acting

[@iwannalav1648]

You forget his wonderful neck😍😍😍😍😍!!!

[@andrewnicholas4951]

Hey Moonwalker did u find the cow coz it didn't make it?!!! Al was born wiv it . The chemistry frm being an only child and parents that propelled him no doubt. But the theatre was his home from home and the medicine and family that helped him work thru I'm sure. The water he cud swim in. You kno the definition of drama? Frm a Londoner

[@Thomas-qf6bf]

Moonwalker Girl ❤️💖

[@sinahejratypoor8598]

Yeah that's him

[@beverlygannon4141]

Like the words . Yesss!!! Love you All Pacino💗💗💗💗❤️❤️❤️👍👍💕💕💕♥️♥️♥️💗💗💗💕♥️♥️🙏

[@natalieps2387]

Al pacino is one of the good guys in Hollywood. The fact he didnt win an oscar in the 70s for all his outstanding work is seriously a very perplexing thing. The 2 godfathers, serpico , dog day afternoon justice for all. Just unreal.

[@Redwoodtree34567]

i agree with you, I think how he doesn't have an oscar for serpico, Scarface or dog day ?? godfather 2? how??

[@shawshank178]

True. Al in Dog Day Afternoon missed out on the Oscar to Jack Nicholson for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

[@AllWordsAreDust]

I don't put any stock in the Oscars choices whatsoever, I think they've awarded some straight up bad performances in the past. But even I'm baffled by how he didn't get an oscar for GF2 in particular. DDA also, though at least then I can understand wanting to award Nicholson. The 70s is easily my favourite decade in American cinema, so there really were a wealth of choices.

[@1jackvalley580]

I believe there is a lot of RICH BOYS POLITICS that goes beyond what we see and hear, and like everything else when choosing who gets the Oscar, may not always be fair

[@heatherninneman558]

We all know by now that's a truly great. Great actors don't get recognized with most of their work with the appropriate amount of awards. I always go back to the example of John Wayne. One of greatest actors to have ever lived, and in his lifetime, he only got 1 award. It just goes to show that all that stuff is popularity, show it doesn't go to true talent.

[@animeshm3850]

Greatest actor of all time.

[@Aman-nk5uq]

NOPE. de niro that is.

[@marinescuelian3990]

Animesh M nu mă bate vantule Nu mă bate vantule

[@sepid9778]

definitely he is the greatest

@@Aman-nk5uq Do you have your head so far up De Niro's ass that you feel that you have to spread the same message over and over and over? Yikes.

[@brandennelson4772]

I agree...the fuckin goat!

[@derrickz8446]

Michael Corleone's still right there !

[@frostylunetta]

Yeah I could still see the trace of Don Michael especially in his eyes

[@JonathanBrandonBissoo]

Al's smile is always uplifting.

[@icewallo-kum6231]

Damn. Like, this dude deserves at least 5 Oscars.

[@KasraOskuie]

How can you not love that man. The beauty about him is that he is just the way you see him he is. A friendly, lovely, down to earth gentlemen that I had the pleasure to meet! God bless

[@beverlygannon4141]

Oh u lukky person...my idol wish I cud hug him. He's gorgeous ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tandrachattopadhyay9142]

You met the man!!!???? omg that's soo great congrats

[@ermonnessa379]

i have an uncle just like al... people that saw suffering and pain become so humble and loving or phsycopats lol... well the pshycopat comes out but only for the protection of the good in this case lol

[@michaelron343]

Super humble. The greatest of his generation.

[@salpaparo2466]

I have a story about this wonderful person. He was my idol since I was very young. I was in NYC in 1999 for a business function and I heard that Al Pacino was performing on Broadway. I decided to stay an extra night and buy tickets to the the play. It was an amazing experience to see him perform LIVE. One of my favorite aspects of his talent is when he gets very angry and shouts his lines. Let me tell you, he did it several times in this play and I was in awe. Anyway, at the end of the play, I walked out of the theatre and there were plenty of people waiting outside. I realized that even if I decided to join the crowd, I would be nowhere near him as it must have been 10 feet wide either side. There was a car waiting on the street and I , assuming it was his car, approached the driver and asked if there was any way to meet Al as I wanted him to sign the Playbill. The driver told me to walk to the next intersection and if the traffic light turned red, he'd stop the car and Al will sign the Playbill. I didn't have much confidence in what he was saying but I decided to go ahead with his suggestion and walk to the next intersection. Sure enough, the car arrived at the intersection with a red traffic light, I approached the car and the window dropped and Al smiled and signed the Playbill. What a humble and kind human being. I'll never forget that 5 seconds I spent standing next to Al Pacino.

[@udaisingh44]

Lovely ❤❤

[@Candle_sketchbook]

❤

[@nihilisticbarbie]

thank you for sharing this ❤

[@jeanniepulice6831]

👏👏👏👏❤

[@barbarita1974]

This touches my heart I forgot how much I love Al Pacino as an actor I don't know him personally but he seems like the real thing

[@graceantonio3573]

He is! One & only.

[@ahdell5536]

I join you on saying the same: he's authentic, inside out.

[@sarimaaret6845]

"Talking about me... me... whatever that is.." says Al Pacino in his speech. Oh, God! What an actor, what a man, what a great, great spirit! Already a legend! Love you from the bottom of my heart, Al Pacino!

[@NPCSingularity]

The man is a legend and his hair is always impeccable.

[@mart4414]

Al is such a humble guy, he's the best ever in my opinion because I've never seen him in his characters, he becomes them completely.

[@Aman-nk5uq]

De Niro is better.

[@zainabsagan9536]

M Azzopardi excellent !well said

[@ahdell5536]

You brought up an important issue: when an artist is embedded in his character. Al is a master on that. He's humble, genuine, authentic. I love Al.

[@ahdell5536]

@@ajr1247 very nasty response.

[@lindapedi4198]

Al Pacino WAS the Godfather. HE made that movie not Brando. He should have received an Oscar for Scarface, Serpico and off course The Godfather without a shadow of a doubt, hands down. Love that beautiful man.❤🧡💛💜💙

[@ChrisIceton]

That shoutout for his mentor and friend Charlie Lawton really got me. Pacino is the man.

[@calisongbird]

Chris Iceton *Laughton

[@snapplehubbs]

Good job Sean for not telling Al's story "never give up your friends Dave"

[@cowboysfan1964]

All that talent and great acting and the man remains totally humble, never forgetting where he came from, class all the way. You killed it Al!

[@lesliefischer2921]

jeffrey adams

[@SymonSaysTV]

Pacino; The most charismatic and generous actor in the world is going to turn 70 in a week... Unbeliveble! I would realy love to meet him one day.

[@alphonsebartholomeus8114]

80 in 2020!

[@satnams.2582]

81 in a month

[@yo-yosquared742]

82 in 10 months!

[@gr8sword97]

It’s so weird to me that he’s already into his 80s. I’m young myself, but Pacino wasn’t that old in the 70s, which don’t seem too long ago at all really. Life is short I guess

[@angelotrinidad6888]

I just turner 20 & he’s now 80, needless to say I’m dying to meet him.

[@Lushy260]

Such a down to earth humble guy, so handsome. He doesn't look like hes 67 here, looks younger than that. I always love his speeches

[@txmetalhead82xk]

Put me in tears everytime! My favorite actor!!! RESPECT!

[@bazz87jckhan9]

Tight rope made me laugh unofficial biography of the Main Man always in work.

[@claires9100]

Me too. I welled up when he mentioned how he couldn't talk about his mother. Such a sweet man.

[@andrewmiller4885]

Amazing , .......Pacino doesn't know how great he is . A shy man, full of insecurities , meek, mild, humble , grateful . Al please know how great you truly are , you leave all the so called "great" actors for dead , and that includes Brando who was very good , but YOU were, and are, ..... even better than him . You are simply the best .

[@Redwoodtree34567]

your comment made me emotional, man! I love Al Pacino more now.

[@jeanniepulice6831]

Agreed 💯 👏👏👏👏

[@waheedahmad4710]

The best actor

[@Aman-nk5uq]

NOPE. De niro is better.

[@PhuongNguyen-qh1ck]

Disagree. Marlon Brando is the best. De Niro is second and the third one is Al

[@Aman-nk5uq]

Phurong I agree, only guy who can top De Niro is Brando.

[@Aman-nk5uq]

But Al has more fangirls and hence so many likes on these sort of comments.

[@darriusknight9963]

Denzel Washington the best

[@davidoftheglen3447]

He's so down to earth.

[@waynem7634]

One of the Greatest actors on stage and screen of our Age.

[@elainecannavo9072]

Know this is an Actor. Al Pacino the best actor in Hollywood and the World. Love you Al Pacino saw everyone of your movies. No one in Hollywood holds a candle to you.

[@jeanniepulice6831]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@lyndatrones1787]

Sean Penn introducing Al Pacino...perfection. 💝

[@therightsideoflawandlogicr8663]

What a beautiful man

[@stevecarey8671]

Probably the best actor's acceptance speech i have ever heard.

[@anastaciaemilia4026]

You know why it is the best speech> it is because he is the most humble actor I know and will ever know. Humilit is a beautiful and a thing of joy.

[@shahrulaminazman2802]

what an icon... did ya'll noticed the background music when Al walking to the stage? its so Italian ... :-)

[@mohammedphilonous6856]

it's from the godfather part II .. "the murder of don fanucci"

[@francescopaolociminale5258]

+shahrul amin azman yes because we are the best......

[@Olizimm]

+Mohammed Stark NO! this is Marcia Festa from Padrino part 3

[@samessa3155]

Even after he became rich & famous, he still the same ordinary man full of love & simplicity. God bless you Al you are one of the best in this world

[@importpappa]

His speech in the movie "Scent of a Woman" at the school was magnificent.

[@VickySwindoll]

Yes, love that movie too ❤️

[@ChanSyco]

Movie icon for sure. A true legend and a gentleman as well.

[@sadboitimes9012]

I can only name a handfull of other actors who come close to Al Pacino's talent. How he can remain so humble after the legendary career he's had is beyond me.

[@albino961]

Al Pacino thank you for all the years during which you have given us such beautiful moments.

[@vamsidocs5137]

the best actor of the entire millenium

[@Aman-nk5uq]

LOL, nope.

[@danyram2029]

Aman fuck off!!!!!!

[@buffythehaterslayer6918]

@@Aman-nk5uq LOL, *YUP* !

[@mare2723]

Most diversely talented actor ever; beautiful inside and out. A phenom.

[@light-wingeddryad7543]

Such an honest, brilliant, great man! I don't have words to describe him. Such humility and modesty is SO rare to find in a man who is a symbol of Classy Hollywood not only in the West but all over the world. No wonder he brings such depth of emotion to his character! He is a class apart indeed! God bless you Al! Lots of love!

[@aprilkay2654]

Al Pacino is a gift to us all. ❤

[@1jackvalley580]

It would be so tough not to love the wonderfully humble Al Pacino

[@juanvargas7208]

What an actor! What a man! What a human being! Everyone speaking at this ceremony just shared the same thought: he is a humble and honest person. This is by far one of the AFI's best choices ever made.

[@anastaciaemilia4026]

In my iew the most humble actor in the galaxy I know

[@greenspan11111]

3:52 R.I.P. We miss you so much!..

[@kendewey9936]

greenspan11111 ?

[@jimcameron1234]

Robbie Williams RIP???

[@wilsonseuala]

Robbin* Williams

[@mandolinhooper]

*Robin

[@ameerabdullah3149]

Same. RIP

[@violetenergy4392]

2019 and Mr. Pacino still one of the few greatest humble actors of all time.💜💜💜

[@RangersMayteee]

love al pacino absolute legend :)

[@jujumulligan43]

Al is a brilliant and fantastic actor. His personality is unique. Most people don't also acknowledge that he was gifted as a very handsome man, in my humble opinion. Congratulations on a wonderful journey!😊😊

[@buffythehaterslayer6918]

Ummm...EVERY comment I see on KZbin always mentions his looks. He's the sexiest man of all time.

[@magonzal70GONZO]

Nothing more admirable than a humble person, despite their own greatness. My favorite actor. Thank you sir for sharing your talent with us all through your work.

[@Redwoodtree34567]

so agree with you, he is such an icon, a star a legend even though he doesnt let that stardom affect him, he is very humble and full of gratitude! that's what I love about him the most, and what to say about his acting work? he a gem, extremely versatile and a true legend.

[@pavan-hy3nb]

Al knows nothing but acting. He lived and lives for that. You can see him how much he loves acting when someone talks about his acting or he was awarded. His eyes lit up with smile in his face and still humble and feels shy always.

[@johnnyt.sollitto512]

You can tell how much Al is LOVED - just by that standing ovation. Even over youtube you can feel that energy He deserves all that & more - just the way he pours his heart into every role making it come alive

[@elbigsamuels]

More than a humble and gratefull person is a legend alive!!! AL PACINO

[@ginafaloola]

sweetest smile ever? I think so. love Al Pacino.

[@BellaWorldAni]

I was blessed beyond measure to see Al Pacino in two plays in New York about 30 years ago. One was a 2 man show, with Ben Gazarra, & the other was Salome. I've never seen anything that comes anywhere close to that kind of incredible talent in person (except when I saw Andrea Bocelli sing -- I think they're a tie! LOL). Pacino was MESMERIZING. This acceptance speech was so genuine & heartfelt & if it's even possible, it made me love Al all the more. Can't believe it's been ten years since this was made, but I'm glad I'm finally seeing it now. :) P.S. I was/am such a fan of Al Pacino that my dog was named Pacino and my cat Serpico. :)

[@DnyaneshB10]

That's called a true Respect. What a journey of life. Respect.

[@SymonSaysTV]

Defenetively the most generous actor, most charismatique, most adorable and among the most gifted actors ever... Love you AL.

[@colstonlchinese]

Al Pacino is my favorite actor tied with Laurence Fishburne. I fell in love with his acting when I saw his performance in Serpico.

[@gladisgimenez9034]

Y

[@Democracyforchina]

Al Pacino is so humble. I appreciate him from my heart! I'm a big fan of him from Hong Kong.

[@MuhammadAli-nl3ru]

Wow! great actor...beautiful Acceptance Speech.

[@johnheart6890]

He is the real thing! His book Sonny Boy is worth a read and a listen!!!

[@Bluesbabesrv]

Oh listen, to hear Al read his own story is magical.

[@1habicher]

Sean has been outstanding and underrated so often but He is just so fine a man and so great in this tribute. I respect him all the way!

[@sarahmurphy6759]

The great Al Pacino. My favorite actor.

[@euridulay334]

Clear thoughts despite his overwhelmed feelings of gratitude. An inspiration indeed.

[@beckyleonardis6331]

He's the best at everything, he does. He's so humble, kind and funny. A true Hollywood Legend!

[@Redwoodtree34567]

My favourite personality, not only a legendary actor but also a beautiful human being inside out. Very humble and genuine! rare view in Hollywood.

[@scottbrandts610]

Such humility, humbleness, diplomacy and eloquence. One really can't put their finger on what it is about this Master that reaches us. These qualities are so apparent... Yet, Mr Pacino still radiates mystery. This is such a rare combination. Ethereal, yet so present. Absolute LEGEND.

[@harleydyna6167]

It's amazing how Pacino often tells a story from which we can all learn something from it. Amazing actor and person!

[@xoxo-dr8df]

"Scent of a Woman" will forever be my favorite Al Pacino movie.

[@dawnagordon2333]

I've always Love Al Pachio. After seeing how thankful he is love him more congrads Al u the best

[@sierrag.1069]

Happy 80th birthday Al, you incredible legend. Thank you for all that you've given us.

[@scorpio7938]

Al pacino climbed up the ladder of life with great success became a number one amazing actor but still climbed down the ladder and still humble as hell and real

[@DaveDanProductions]

How is he 81 this year 🤯 One of my favourite actors, such a inspiration, an idol of mine

[@phoenixuep2835]

One and only Al Pacino. He is a legend forever🔝 👑

[@karthu1993]

He is so humble. Good that he mentioned FF Coppola. He should mention him even if he didn't talk about his mom, because FF Coppola is the reason that lead him to that stage.

[@waynej2608]

Coppola saw him on off Broadway and in Panic in Needle Park. This inspired him to cast Al. Al delivered, despite resistance from Paramount. Rest is history.

[@rhondafortson5205]

AL PACINO IS ONE of a very, very few who can take a disastrous movie, play, or show into a Great Experience! Thx to AP.

[@jdefeo9841]

Those people in the seats in front are watching one of greatest actors ever

[@Parnasian]

One of the best acceptance speeches ever! So humble and so grateful... He is a supreme master!

[@jeffreyadams8345]

Staring into the subway glass doors, got me, he really was made to do what he did, Thank you Al

[@MedamineSlasla-su6mv]

So humble, he tends to forget he's one of the best actors of all times...the godfather would have never been the masterpiece it is without Al Pacino

[@vishalfunny93]

RESPECT! RESPECT! MR. AL PACINO IS MY ALL TIME FAVOURITE!!

[@anastasiapezzuoli2007]

This is one exceptional human being , who’s beyond talented just great always the best ♥️

[@waynej2608]

Yes, Al is a brilliant actor. I think he should've been awarded the AFI even earlier than 2007. I mean Tom Hanks got in before Al Pacino. Wtf?! To quote Al in And Justice for All, 'There's something very wrong here! '

[@halflight666]

7:36 that's from his heart no acting there it just made me cry

[@VickySwindoll]

One of the best actors out there! I don't ever miss a film he stars in!

[@Dino-fz6ub]

"I'M A FAN OF MAN!" and I have always been, and always will be a huge fan. Starting all the way back to a Dog Day Afternoon. Love you Al! 😎👍

[@stevenmiles]

Al Pacino has always pored himself into each roll he's played. I know I'm being entertained when I forget I'm in the theater. This is the caliper of actor that does exactly that.

[@cottonbuds2005]

after watching this and remembering all those great roles Al Pacino had over the years, I was driven to tears. A true class act...

[@mistyrivers4995]

Im crying he talked with all of his emotions, think it has something to do with family. But a true actor and gentleman, actors love and respect him.

[@anasrakad2232]

Such an amazing and overwhelmed speech ❤️

[@Olizimm]

Just great moment and beautiful music from Sicilia..W ITALIA!

[@dancer3110]

Such a beautiful man, damn I love Al Pacino!!!

[@gautamgupte477]

AL Pacino, aka Micheal Corleone from the Godfather, has truly become an institution himself. Humble, dedicated, determined and above all a great Artist. Salute.

[@ceofounder]

Al Pacino! Masterpiece/masterclass of a man and thespian/actor! God bless him.

[@MLSoll]

Those eyes are unmatched. One of the greats

[@celebtrvl]

Al is a great actor. He's always been a great actor - even if the movie was not great, he always gave a great performance. I've met him a couple of times and he is just as generous, soft-spoken and humble as he is here. He's probably one of the best actors EVER.

[@faliciarisaac1428]

I love that Mr. Pacino gave God glory he said in enduring life's stuff. Bless him.. I love him. He's one of my favorite actors.

[@walaaomar8198]

Why I'm crying omg u just touched my heart deeply I love u

[@yasseralamri-o9z]

he's intersting guy ..

[@yanksfan43]

Truly my favorite actor

[@Bambiszem]

he IS epic, and perfect, and beautiful and just.. the best! i wish i could meet him once..

[@manet7946]

يستاهل الأفضل دائما There's actors .. and there's al Pacino

[@aliceannsnow9333]

Al’s acceptance talk stirs deep emotion and made me cry. God continue to lead , bless and protect him.

[@lucianaalves5635]

He is so humble. Lovely ❤

[@Oyindsvis1]

What a living legend. An actor who is iconic, enigma and humble to the core. Love Al. My fav actor of all times