Extra: Al Pacino on acting and the Actors Studio

In this rare, extended interview with one of our most gifted actors, Al Pacino sat down with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz to discuss his methods and his training at the Actors Studio, and talked about how the New York-based actors community not only shaped his craft but also revolutionized the profession, on both stage and screen. Thanks to the Actors Studio West in Los Angeles.
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[@GetToDaChoppa-k5r]

This might sound kinda depressing, but I can't imagine myself in a world without Al Pacino. I mean he isn't just my favorite actor in the world, he has been a constant presence (in the movies of course) throughout my entire life. Thanks for everything Mr. Pacino, sir. You truly are the greatest of all time.

[@aifricbrennan473]

❤️

[@つーつん-z4n]

Me too.

[@tamarayoung9861]

❤ expressed beautifully ❤ What a wonderful lifetime we have shared with such artists during the past 50 yrs x

[@calisongbird]

Same…

[@seanjohn7802]

Pacino is my 2nd favorite after Brando but I will absolutely miss him

[@gladecornelius]

My dad worked for Paramount Pictures and he told me a story of when he met Al Pacino. Al Pacino looked out for my dad. Not only that, my dad was invited by him for a Serpico anniversary and Al Pacino treated my dad like a good friend just in the first day of meeting him. A few years later Al bumped into my dad again in the studio and gave him a hug and invited him to lunch, with the condition that my dad would eat vegetables which is an inside joke between them. So not only did Al Pacino remembered my dad he gave him a hug. So whenever people ask me or my dad who the nicest guy in Hollywood is we always say Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino.

[@islanddolphin6878]

Wow! What a cool experience to share with everyone. Your father's a lucky ducky. Al seems like such a cool, creative and interesting intellectual to talk to about anything. I'm glad that unlike many other famous people that he appears to be a decent dude behind the scenes.

[@BrawlCulture]

funny cuz they played as the devils advocate duo

[@saeedajaib]

Thats amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@benfisher1376]

That's a great story. Pacino seems like a lovely person.

[@vittoriodattilo4464]

my grandpa was from Sicily, big hearts from Southern Italian People. ❤

[@AmberRocky]

There’s never gonna be another Al Pacino. He’s the greatest and best in the game.

[@clxcofe]

he looks and sounds amazing for being 82

[@CoolCoyote]

Pacino and Scorsese are so giving and humble, thank god for that

[@gregoryrobinson1984]

I love Al Pacino!! He is the goat

[@VenusEvan_1885]

To me Al Pacino will always be Michael Corleone, his extraordinary acting in those 3 films is engraved on my mind.

[@Oecanside]

ABSOLUTELY he's a legend

[@king63835]

To me Al Pacino will always be Tony Montana, the best acting ever.

[@ericlewisauthor]

He's got more energy than I do at half his age.

[@steelstreet3765]

I could listen to him all day telling me things about life.

[@rosariodeleon541]

He is great and does not need an introduction anywhere.

[@mauricemaurice123]

He is good but But he is no Denzel

[@bro.jordan7592]

One of the greatest actors of our times.

[@user-kg1zv5xb1m]

He’s such a humble man. Not full of himself and his success Just love him as an artist and human being ❤

[@Bridgetsky14]

He is humble I believe this quality helps him to be a great actor A very talented actor so many memorable roles Dog day afternoon, Serpico Donnie Brasco, just some if my favorites ❤

[@nycava0520]

I got to see him years ago in Norfolk, Virginia and got to ask him a question. My knees literally buckled underneath me when he answered me and I had to will myself to walk back to my seat. 😅

[@DerangedDelight]

Do you recall some of what you asked and his answer?

[@caroldente9635]

Awesome

[@b.visconti1765]

He's one of the Greats..there will never be another one like him..He makes acting look so easy..love love love him❤️💃

[@Katiedoodle1983]

Al Pacino is a legend. He’s an example of how hard work definitely pays off. This man has influenced every generation. He will always be everyone’s GodFather.

[@sallycasas4170]

Al Pacino is Genius and knows so much about himself, his profession and being the artist of the emotional actor. Thank for this interview with an icon.

[@jonamato8601]

Excellent actor 🎉

[@LOGOS422]

This legend is 82 years old yet looks about 57-58. Still sharp as a pin.

[@keefriff99]

I wouldn't go that far but he looks good. He could pass for early/mid 70s. Very sharp mind too.

[@yolandapolanco3870]

He has always been very energetic & sharp as a pin, indeed. ❤

[@calisongbird]

He’s 83 now. And his 29 year old girlfriend is about to have his baby….

[@nenabunena]

Pacino always looked younger than his age but not 57

[@livequality4578]

The man is so damn talented.

[@YouNeedMyVoice]

I hope he lives 100 years, I need to know that he and other artists from his generation that I look up to are still alive and well. It may sound weird, but just knowing they are still here it gives me strength 😊

[@geoc1005]

I get it. No one younger than them meets the standard they created.

[@kbrai5636]

He speaks with such reverence and awe of Brando

[@Oecanside]

Al Pacino is a legend love this guy

[@BozCobra]

Damn…I love this man! ❤😊 All due respect to DeNiro but Al was always my favorite of the two. While DeNiro often played tight lipped, tough characters, Al played a wide range of characters and each of them equally impressive. Here’s to you Al!

[@geoc1005]

Al is a true artist of the theater who happened to become a movie star. Most other film actors have no such connection to the stage, nor do they approach the level of his talent and experience.

[@anactaneustheeleventh2542]

Love Al Pacino!!! What an actor!!!

[@ذكِّر-1-ل]

He is the best ❤❤❤❤

[@josephdirvin401]

He is great at storytelling as he is at acting. Whew, Bravo!

[@Notofthisworld-q5s]

Excellent actor

[@didipeck]

So profound to hear him reflecting back on his practice and technique.

[@jensillum]

Extraordinary how he's stayed humble towards his craft.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

We must all appreciate this man for having entertained us through the decades with fireworks and the true art of expressing himself honestly without giving a feeling of a false illusion in a performance.

[@saeedajaib]

What a legend. I had the chance to take a photo with the man at an event in London. Been watching his movies for 27 years. I told him how muchbgis work meant to me throughout the years and he squeezed my shoulder and kindly Thanked me. I will never forget it.

[@Saleem99Bukhari]

What a fascinating interview. Al Pacino is one of the all-time greats.

[@franci.f.]

I love this man.

[@Feoktistovs]

The Devil's Advocate, Godfather Trilogy, The Irishman, Scarface, Sea of Love, Scent of a Woman, Glengarry Glenn Ross, Heat, Carlito's Way, Donnie Brasco, Any Given Sunday and You Don't Know Jack. These are some of my all time favourite films and they all starred Al Pacino, that should say it all. One of the greatest actors to ever do it! This guy will be surely missed when he passes. He left his mark tho, a legend forever.

[@calisongbird]

Also The Insider!! A completely underrated, slept on movie.

[@melissawelsh3289]

​@@calisongbirdI'm totally going to find this movie. Thank you!

[@hulusiozdemir6882]

I love Al Pacino. He's an incredible actor, and a very nice person. His interviews show how much he's dedicated to his craft. An all time great.

[@ryangettig274]

Pacino:An Actor's Vision is my fave "box set" ever-Chinese Coffee&The Local Stigmatic are some esoteric,entertaining plays,committed to film & directed by Pacino-Top drawer stuff-Check it out:)

[@morgzyy]

I hate seeing Al getting old, dude's a legend

[@TTM9691]

Major kudos to Ben Mankiewicz for asking the right questions.....and for having a conversation. There is no interview with Pacino like this one, and I'm REALLY grateful it exists. (Colbert did a similarly great - albeit shorter - one with Duvall in the recent past). I'd love to see the full version of the Ellen Burstyn interview as well. What a shame we'll never get such similar interviews with Jack Nicholson or Gene Hackman. Great job to everyone who worked on this piece, especially Ben Mankiewicz. That was a free flowing conversation.

[@bill.z]

LEGEND

[@sarahwatton5295]

Al is looking healthy and refreshed. He seems like a lovely person

[@PDogB]

Ti Amo Al Pacino!

[@maduokafor7938]

I want to this give this man his flowers while he still here. Absolute masterclass of an actor and a pure hearted man who will be remembered for generations to come!

[@kon7533]

you are my inspiration Al :) I love your films and your passion for Shakespeare! I hope you’re doing well❤

[@caroldente9635]

Talk talk talk AL. You are a treasure.

[@nenabunena]

He looks so healthy and handsome here

[@shannonswift2233]

A great inspiration to me - The Actor’s Studio is a beautiful place

[@antuyaaz]

Thanks for this wonderful interview where the genius has been allowed freely to express his mind!!

[@danettecherry5003]

Pacino discusses the power of Brando's scene during the card game and how deeply the viewer feels his character's emotion. That kind of moment, for me, was in Godfather II when Michael Corleone shuts the door in Kay's face. It still gives me shivers - they way he looks her up and down - BRRRR!

[@zovalentine7305]

❤ Al Pacino ❤

[@zmani4379]

This was riveting - I could watch him have these conversations every week - this is what we're here for - an ideal interview should in some way unlock the subject - someone like Pacino has devoted his whole life to this subject, and he's one of the top experts, and it's why we watch him, so why not just give him space, like this, to expound on his passion? Why do interviewers so often spend their time interrupting and "herding" someone like this into their own imposed narrative, instead of just giving him free rein to talk? Do the journalists really think we'd rather hear some tabloid gossip instead? This video is what it looks like when the interviewer does his job properly - sadly rare, but so refreshing

[@genideoliveirasantos1441]

Lindo lindo !!! ❤ eu sei pronunciar seu nome certo e é maravilhoso 😊

[@Dumballa]

Thanks for doing this Al 😎

[@maryburrell3948]

Love Pacino

[@strawberriesapples]

My God, do I love that man! I love his storytelling, I love his personality and I love his acting! He just becomes somebody else! Love him so much!!! ❤❤❤

[@a.leehilliard4716]

What a bloody genius.

[@hollygolightly7475]

🧡 Gorgeous beautiful Al, those eyes! That hair! That profile ! My fav for all time, and yet academy awards alluded this master.. he wins for scent of a women but not Scarface or the godfather or dog day! Plays cops, gangsters all flawlessly ! Versatile and imo thee best actor ever! I love Al🧡

[@nenabunena]

He may have aged but his eyes and spirit hasn't, as youthful as ever

[@MaryHammer-v1p]

One of the great ones! God bless you.

[@miriamcarrasco5999]

He's a great actor, one of the best. 🙂🙂👍

[@RoyalCam9]

A LEGEND❗️🙌🏾

[@tubesled2020]

Thanks Manc! Really enjoyed your in depth interview with Al Pacino. He wasn't the close protective self from past interviews.

[@135791mar]

A really great interview, De profundis! Such a legendery actor! Thank you mr. Paccino and thanks for the apload.

[@arijitactor3197]

Thank you so much! Take care of yourself

[@alibektas8934]

Legend.

[@aboode3much680]

Best actor I’ve ever watched

[@marcdavis2745]

Al Pacino is An Electrifying Actor An Absolute Giant Can I Go Now?

[@sam-dn9lh]

Love Al and Ben!

[@WheelerRickRambles]

A guy that gets it! A true kool kat!

[@jamesallison4875]

I’m so glad I stumbled onto this. Such a smart and humble guy. Thanks

[@camelbyte626]

hard to imagine this same man yells legendary "say hello to my lil friend" 🤣

[@UMBUBA]

What a beautiful actor!

[@lennarthagen3638]

He was amazing as Hoffa.

[@GaleHill-Crock-we5pl]

Absolutely love this. Mr. pacino looks so good as well. Wonder when this interview was recorded?

[@davejones732]

Humbling. Thank You. The Craft. Doing it...until IT does You. A True Artist.

[@Amit_0304]

The only man crush i ever had. The greatest actor ever. Period.

[@ekaiordan]

Brilliant Manifestor 4/6 (Human Design) with an Incarnational Cross of Unexpected 🤲🏼 Completely fulfilled his destiny 😘 Much love to a beautiful and deep Soul 💜💜💜

[@HienHoang-dg7vc]

Al Pacino is a poet-actor.

[@fili4462]

The Genius, the best

[@nenriu]

special thank you to the great al pacino !

[@DDSpiritual]

I know Al said Brando was the only acting genius he’s ever seen…but someone needs to tell Al he is one too :-)

[@michaeltootikian4402]

Excellent

[@ShutUpCatProductions]

Al Pacino seems like the nicest guy ever!

[@petaranic4886]

If there is Olymp of acting, there must be Al Pacino like one of the Gods.

[@mikefelix6338]

Of all his roles I honestly loved him in “Merchant of Venice” the most. “Carlitos Way” a close second.

[@jamiequinn8142]

I love him ❤

[@joeinterrante7873]

I hope i can meet Al someday. Everyone tells me i look just like him. My old guitar teacher was his chauffeur

[@MiguelFerreyraGuitar]

Now you need me as a guitar teacher. 🙌🏽

[@joeinterrante7873]

@@MiguelFerreyraGuitar i have been playing for fifty five years. Iove Spanish music, flaminco

[@brucelee4996]

*Chauffeur

[@a.leehilliard4716]

If that was his nyc driver my mate and i used to walk our dog past his bldg every am because his doorman always gave treats to the neighborhood dogs. Mr. Pacino was always in the character of whatever he was shooting but he would stop and look around for neighbors that he knew, straighten up, say good morning and then back to character and into the car.

[@kimlockard2667]

Legend

[@kellychristiansen7953]

God I love him!❤😊

[@jamesfarrington9030]

To no hassle, some guys I grew up watching, most are still here. But they are in their 80s.

[@Rob-bv6ew]

He's amazing. Gun to my head, Godfather 2.

[@stephenbelcher]

: The Actors Studio West Coast: Withnail and I” What a piece of work is man: Kerman

[@LeeThatcherlcthatch]

AL is the best

[@charlenemack7040]

For over a year, when he was famous early on I pronounced his last name Pack-in-oh

[@bytheway1031]

Happy Birthday Al Pacino 🎂🍾04-25-2023

[@beeastman1235]

The interviewer used to be Quentin Tarantino’s stunt double

[@GaleHill-Crock-we5pl]

I am sure he just loves acting & the process.

[@genideoliveirasantos1441]

Essa é a primeira voz que ouço no primeiro dia do ano novo 2025 😊

[@LauraThompson-iq1jm]

“🤍” Thank you 💫🌻🐝🌻💫

[@Rob-bv6ew]

Confidence will get you far.

[@nuyorican70brooklyn30]

PACO!!! ❤🎉

[@ThesySurface]

Emotional athlete.