Al Pacino Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ

We didn't have a lot of time with him, but Al was kind enough to tell us the stories behind some of his biggest movies. Watch as Al Pacino breaks down four of his most iconic roles, including his characters in 'Serpico,' 'Dog Day Afternoon,' 'The Godfather' and 'Scarface.'
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[@mihawk508]

The Irishman just reminds me that Pacino, De Niro, and Pesci are getting older and won’t be here forever. I don’t wanna think about eventually losing these legendary actors

[@doodlekiiid3569]

You forgot Scorsese

[@hugolafhugolaf]

DeNiro became a complete left-wing nutjob ever since Trump got elected. Not to mention, pretty much all of his recent movies (except The irishman) were complete flops.

[@olliemad]

Joe Pesci isn’t even in the same league

[@cashmoneyjit69]

What a great movie though

[@adityarajasekar5138]

olliemad bruh go and watch Goodfellas

[@nycinstyle]

I met Pacino, I was 15 years old in 1983, I met him very briefly outside the theatre in NYC, he was performing in "American Buffalo" onstage that night. He was actually very nice, signed an autograph for me. I told him about the movies I saw with him I really liked like The Godfather and Dog Day Afternoon. He smiled, shook my hand, very cool guy.

[@nycinstyle]

@oisaveloy It was so long ago, but it is a very happy memory. It was around the time Scarface was out in theaters. Pacino was great in the play. All the actors were. Like I wrote earlier, he really was very nice. Smiled and talked to people, signed autographs, and shook people's hands. Cool guy.

[@Ryder....]

🤫

[@stacker7110]

I've seen your comment on another Godfather channel xD

[@erfaannazir19]

Wish I could do same

[@busterbiloxi3833]

Not true. I met him at an airport once and he was friendly and joking. De Niro is shy, not stuck up.

[@kylemcmillan2480]

Interviewer: "Why you wearing shade indoors?" Pacino:"The suns always shining when you're cool".

[@wiskyr6510]

"Everywhere I go the wind follows, and it smells like rain"

[@gerardgarcia4005]

Lol!!!

[@Pauldjreadman]

Kyle McMillan Dont ask such stupid questions.

[@RjBenjamin353]

The future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades.

[@mdnblues]

In another interview he said that he wears them because he has an allergy?

[@iprefertobeanonymous3920]

I don't know if Al Pacino is the best actor ever, but he definitely has the most commanding screen presence. When he is on the screen, even with other legends, he is the one who attracts attention.

[@steviedub9370]

Whose a better actor then him then? Him , Brando , De Niro are the Goats

[@MM-jc7uv]

@@steviedub9370 if we’re talking pure acting ability it’s probably between Al Pacino and Daniel Day-Lewis. The problem with Lewis is that he doesn’t have the biggest discography but his range is the greatest ever.

[@Arminsaf2]

You can’t say De Niro or Al is better then one or the other. That’s just disrespectful to the other. The oooonly thing I’ll say is De Niro has had a couple filler movies that he could’ve done without

[@YSB_Michelangelo]

Al is one of my favorites but i love so many

[@zinedinezidane6926]

@@MM-jc7uv James gandolfini also

[@SuccessComesFirst]

He’s been legendary for 50 years, think about that.

[@Jason________]

Success Comes First facts

[@virtualsnake1994]

Treat to have such a popular, universal legend alive. Let's take good care of him

[@nicksurles2501]

Ayeeee

[@team9ros24]

Success Comes First mob ties

[@onii-chain]

he still is too thats the thing will always be

[@nixazizu]

When i see Al Pacino first thing that comes to my mind is Scarface. I love him as Michael Corleone also but his Scarface role was just one of a kind.

[@yahiryellow1]

No godfather?,

[@rujo9016]

Ma covek je babo

[@Luka2000_]

@@rujo9016 lol legenda

[@rankojankovic2490]

Scarface Carlito's Way Scent of a Woman Justice for All... Serpico Sea of Love The Devil's Advocate Insomnia The Godfather trilogy

[@nixazizu]

@@yahiryellow1 no. Scarface is something special. It is like i am watching real person. 👆

[@AA-sb9ni]

*TIME STAMPS* 0:20 Serpico 4:17 Dog Day Afternoon 10:40 Scarface 14:06 The Godfather

[@pedrogarc1a]

I love you

[@54NELA]

Thank you. 👍

[@theJustin-]

you are our hero

[@karimm2]

Thanks

[@AA-sb9ni]

@@pedrogarc1a Thanks Soldado 😊

[@BrianMax]

Al Pacino's transition during the Godfather was stunning. You need to bear in mind that at Connie's wedding, he appeared as an 'innocent' and an outsider to the family business, but he was already a Marine Corp officer and WWII combat veteran. So Mike had some steel in his character already, along with his Ivy League education, Corleone DNA and upbringing. You see the Marine officer come out when he tells the nurse to help him wheel his father's bed out of the hospital room, and the combat veteran when he confronts Captain McCluskey on the front steps. The transformation didn't start when McCluskey broke his jaw, or when he shot Sollozzo and McCluskey in the restaurant. It started December 7th 1941, when Mike decided to volunteer for the military.

[@jonathanm.9052]

He has screamed in ALL his films that’s why his voice sounds like that

[@oldman2477]

*look how they massacred my boy*

[@greedgod5827]

@Kenny McCormick I would think it was both because Benjamin byron Davis was also a heavy smoker when they cast him in the first red dead. Then by rdr2 he had quit and you can notice the differences in the voices

[@SenatorPartySocks]

cole lappan which character is he

[@_Daniel_Plainview]

@@SenatorPartySocks dutch

[@buddymckay3486]

@@greedgod5827, Rob Wiethoff's voice had clearly deteriorated in the second game, but I believe it was due to his actual life as a farmer shouting at the herd.

[@robonick3607]

“Hi I’m Al Pacino *if you didn’t notice* ” this dude is his own iconic character

[@Chromodar]

Honestly I clicked this video to see if they made a mistake with the title, I thought it looked like Jeff Bridges in the thumbnail.

[@GameWebsiteBuilder]

Who gives a crap about this guy. Get a life losers.

[@biasedhistory618]

@@GameWebsiteBuilder Shut up, troll.

[@vitoscaletta120]

@@GameWebsiteBuilder go F yourself.

[@youngking8176]

Chromodar tf

[@pod52ful]

Al Pacino is one of a very small, exclusive group of the worlds greatest actors. His whole being, his intelligence, his awareness, is beyond a stratospheric level. Live long and prosper Al Pacino.

[@madamaczone]

You're goddamnit right!

[@henryflores3602]

Yep. Him & Robert De Niro

[@kbanghart]

@@henryflores3602 and Tom Hanks, Daniel Day Lewis, etc. Plus tons of other lesser known ones, who just haven't had the fortune to having a big career.

[@nathanscott8598]

@@kbanghart tom hanks 😹😹😹😹

[@buffythehaterslayer6918]

@@Johnconno Nah. That's De Niro.

[@theweirdguy4465]

His Acting in Scarface is so freaking awesome. I’ve watched that movie 100 times and it’s never enough

[@pretty_flaco]

you would think hes cuban😂

[@DavidsSanity]

@@pretty_flaco exactly even the look

[@lovehealth-je6co]

Scar face movie was made for him

[@Chuck_EL]

​​@@pretty_flaco Fun fact: Late pro wrestler Scott Hall based his character Razor Ramon on Al Pacino's Tony Montana character Also Vince McMahon the CEO of the WWF had no idea it was a homage to Scarface, as he's never seen it nor knew of it and felt it was a genuine creation by Scott

[@pramodshrestha5643]

The most intense great acting i have ever seen

[@Angie-Pants]

I don't want to live in a world without Al Pacino.

[@kratoscallofduty]

I hope he lives to be 100 so we'll have him for another 20 years.

[@picassoboy52]

One day you will...

[@Angie-Pants]

@@picassoboy52 I'm familiar with the inevitably of death, thanks.

[@shyguy9102]

@@Angie-Pants with science achievements, humanity will reach immortality

[@Dr.Osterman]

The Irishman just gave you a vivid example

[@Historyrhymezz]

Al Pacino smiled and waved at me in 2017 during a celebration of The Godfather's trilogy. Never been the same since. :D Edit: some of y’all are too insecure and take everything to the 1st degree. Let people be happy about their anecdotes and memories and get over yourselves. I didn’t say he asked me out, just waved, take the next wall now

[@chandalababa-kwanga9981]

Wow! I wish I were you. Great achievement.

[@Yukiyak0]

stirange oof

[@newstamatter6566]

you seem to have triggered lots of kids here buddy. Good for you, met him after a Broadway show and he's awesome!

[@LeoSRL300]

*LUCKY!*

[@jordanwoodhouse9734]

I watched scarface last night we're now practically related

[@TheShadowrun.]

His acting as Tony Montana was just flawless and timeless.

[@stonecold6521]

Yeah I agree there was overacting in parts. If you want flawless acting then watch Pacino in the first two Godfather movies.

[@stonecold6521]

@Ron P Pacino was also very restrained in Dog Day Afternoon, Panic in Needle Park and Insomnia. Probably does have something to do with the director but I don't think it's exclusively down to Coppola.

[@kidsfriends8269]

How many Oscars do you all have 😃

[@stonecold6521]

@@kidsfriends8269 You need Oscars to critique movies and actors now?

[@inthedark8400]

@Ron P I guess that's more of a typecast than overacting

[@ixoye56]

His performance in "Scent of a Woman" was amazing and he really deserved the Oscar for that role.

[@RobsRILife]

Yep. I watched it for the first time two weeks ago with my grandparents and it’s definitely my top three Al Pacino movies now

[@justinszabo5205]

fair, but its also like his 10th of my fav of his performances. Wonderful actor!

[@cowboycerrone2348]

I haven’t seen that, is it any good?

[@mjramirez6008]

he was great but Vittorio Gassman was better

[@qualicumjack3906]

That was also the one movie where after he became full Pacino

[@mimicrybypravesh]

Man, Scarface is one of the most entertaining movies ever. The soundtrack itself, so great.

[@MrScotty5877304]

It's one of the very few movies if your channel surfing and it's on, doesn't matter how many times you've seen it, what part you start watching or what time it is.....you sit and watch it all lol

[@mimicrybypravesh]

GTA Vice City, Miami Vice all inspired form Scarface.

[@JJHaggy]

Push it to the limit....LIMIIIIIIIIIT

[@mimicrybypravesh]

@@JJHaggy The limit, the limit, the limit!!!

[@JJHaggy]

Pravesh Alva beyond the point of no return!

[@deanwilliams8159]

"I know it was you Fredo..You broke my heart"

[@halubeN]

Frodo

[@mylessk]

lol

[@TheSmartphoneMillionaire]

😭😂😭😂

[@submale5892]

"Caramel Swirl, i know it was you!" - Dunkaccino

[@masatocruz7910]

wyoming...

[@Jean_Pierre_Wehry]

It's gonna be a sad day when this man leaves earth. Living legend. Al Pacino for life.

[@pauldg913]

@@zipzopboopitybopschkipitys3809 its not a lie, al pacino is a very likable guy

[@God365nonstop]

Facts

[@sajin4515]

Al Pacino for life 🤝

[@God365nonstop]

@@sajin4515 facts

[@emilyr9058]

he will always be a legend no matter what

[@Vimana11]

Al Pacino is not only an actor, but a real hardcore artist, and therefore also touched by genius.

[@Peoplefromstatefarm]

Al Pacino hasn’t cleared his throat since Heat.

[@calisongbird]

Marvin Youssif 😂😂😂😂 All seriousness though: smoker’s voice.

[@InnerAnimate]

he became steevo :b

[@blake9403]

Whoooo Ahhhh

[@blake9403]

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[@teraoverton4022]

🤣🤣

[@RAF1992]

Tony Montana and Michael Corleone are legendary characters for ever!

[@erinb6173]

Yess

[@ifeelgood4364]

Yeah they are

[@philiphalpenny9761]

...and yet, his performances in Dog Day...& Serpico are much more identifiably humane.

[@dhjgjkd]

@@philiphalpenny9761 Tony Montana is for boys Serpico is for men :D

[@philiphalpenny9761]

@@dhjgjkd Agreed, Montana is two dementional, but Serpico is a recognizable , flesh & blood human being . Pulp versus poetry...

[@annarescigno4235]

I so agree with him when he says that the most interesting and best part of Michael Corleone is the “transition”. So clever it gives me chills

[@jorgeeduardodussanvillanue46]

One of the best developed characters of all time.

[@calisongbird]

@@jorgeeduardodussanvillanue46 yep.

[@hefipaleburp9543]

Al Pacino Robert de Niro Joe Pesci ... The Unholy Trinity of Hollywood.

[@kenshiroFNS]

Did you watch The Irishman?

[@hefipaleburp9543]

@@kenshiroFNS I'm going to my friend. Probably this week. My favorite old school guys doing what they know best.

[@kenshiroFNS]

@@hefipaleburp9543 great film. Not as good as Goodfellas or Casino but a good movie

[@DLL8252]

Be original

[@hefipaleburp9543]

@@DLL8252 What?

[@ruly8153]

I love how Al says “Hi I’m Al Pacino if you didn’t notice” it’s something only Al could say without being cocky and it shows how he’s started to kind of enjoy fame or at least find peace in it.

[@Lushy260]

I agree, and hes so funny

[@pinkyboy8576]

He sometimes sounds insecure

[@meeeka]

Robert deNero could also pull it off.

[@absolclipshex]

@@meeeka nah deniro would come off as cocky if he did it

[@benpuljak2304]

@@pinkyboy8576 he seems very much in his own head. not a bad thing though

[@samrobinson387]

Al Pacino has always been humble, kind but never too over the top or preachy which always stood out to me. You can tell he’s a good man by the way he speaks and his clean reputation

[@masonsuarez7096]

Lmao al Pacino is not humble. He knows where he stands. He knows he is a living legend and that he's one of the greatest actors of his generation

[@ericreboletti1180]

Ý u ò0⁰l0p0l0l

[@CHlEFFIN]

@@masonsuarez7096 Yet you’ve never met him. ‘LmAooo’

[@masonsuarez7096]

@@CHlEFFIN you can tell with certain videos he's done

[@magmahaltayo2003]

Unlike the vile deNiro

[@ADAMdinho1]

I'd listen to Al for hours talking about anything. Amazing guy. Great actor.

[@maiassaghir5202]

same

[@LPChipi]

How I would love to have him telling old Hollywood and set anecdotes for hours. I could listen forever.

[@ADAMdinho1]

@@maiassaghir5202 He really is great, I would love to see Al in a big picture in 2023!

[@ADAMdinho1]

@@LPChipi 100 agree.

[@RedTail1-1]

The S’s hurt my ears. Literally hurt them. The audio guy for this segment hopefully improved or isn’t working anymore.

[@lukestreams5956]

Wow, Tony Montana sure did a good job acting as Al Pacino in Scarface.

[@James-cu9ul]

Luke Streams SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND!

[@mitch9186]

Uhh I hope you’re kidding.. Oprah played Al Pacino in scarface

[@l_n__d494]

@@mitch9186 r/woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooosh

[@lukestreams5956]

l_n__d Why are you Wooshing him? He was making a joke as well, obviously Oprah didn’t play as Tony Montana.

[@Beteljoose]

@@lukestreams5956 He whooshed a r/woosh

[@poopstar1234]

Al Pacino is a legend. He impacted the whole gangster movie industry

[@westcoastthugz9390]

He did amazing in Scent of a woman

[@Yoon-mt6kd]

The face of young Pacino makes me melt... such a beautiful face.

[@Lushy260]

Yes!!! And even today still beautiful!!!!!

[@misterlexx2721]

That's life. The gentleman is 81 now.

[@pauladenisecoutinho2203]

83 this year in April,I believe April 5 n he still is beautiful !

[@buffythehaterslayer6918]

@@pauladenisecoutinho2203 Turning 82 on April 25th. Yup, still beautiful.😍

[@pauladenisecoutinho2203]

@@buffythehaterslayer6918 Yes that’s it ! Some guys just have it !

[@Danxethenightaway]

Al Pacino is one of the last living legends. Please respect this man and his iconic craft.

[@annmarie8483]

he's the paul mccartney of film industry: extremely talented, versatile and no one can scream better than him

[@adrianraygoza501]

ann marie John Lennon is better than Paul McCartney though😬💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@annmarie8483]

@@adrianraygoza501 mmmmm not sure about that. john lennon is as good as paul, yeah, but better? doubt it. paul is extremely versatile, he's the best musician, he has worked so hard for the beatles. if it wasn't him we wouldn't get sgt pepper, white album, abbey road. nobody cared at that time but him. he has done so many things in life and he's so overlooked bc it's "cooler" to love john. i love john with all my heart but that narrative is stupid

[@renzoigao9928]

ann marie amen

[@raniakjs]

And their face were pretty similiar when they were young

[@captainautismo5452]

@@adrianraygoza501 how is lennon better?

[@kerrajohnson3203]

*NOBODY CAN YELL LIKE AL PACINO.*

[@mixedlove1234]

Samuel Jackson

[@kerrajohnson3203]

@@mixedlove1234 He's a close second.

[@Dawnyy]

Kerra Johnson Denzel

[@yours_truly_RJ]

My mom.

[@kristinwalz8878]

No MALE mayBE😂

[@shanehavens9251]

He’s like that cool grandpa you can’t stop talking to and asking questions

[@johnnyherrera7220]

Nice profile pic. I jus watched that last night. The killing joke right?

[@AntiSCO]

Not going to lie, when Sal responded "Wyoming", I wanted to hug him. There was such a sincere innocence in that line, and Cazale was perfect for delivering it that way.

[@claytonberg721]

Cazale was the best actor to come out of the 70's. It's so sad we only got him for 5 movies.

[@rva]

I need his voice in my life

[@mkmissedchip9182]

materialist

[@Audiofatuation]

Eeeee you love him too!!!!

[@mdnblues]

OMG REBECCA

[@Andarovin]

REBECCA, WE NEED YOUR VOICE IN OUR LIVES.

[@maciekjoker9095]

You can meet him and marrying him.

[@abhinavkrishna1858]

Fact: All his films are iconic.

[@juanparrilla4852]

Not 88 minutes

[@bennettlewin4387]

Jack and Jill😂

[@treedillinger5801]

Even Gigli?

[@thor697]

Insomnia?

[@thehouse3501]

What's his name? Dunkachino?

[@fetozunamk4026]

This guy has never been acting, He has been living his roles....

[@theriverastyx]

they say he is method actor

[@esdraslopez4658]

OOF! Yeah, a true artist

[@mustiyldz2522]

Fetonun amk

[@laythadrian5705]

Sort of like acting without acting. Having said that, it could also be considered acting with acting.

[@marger9713]

Pacino was one of my fathers fav actor along side with Robert De Niro. my father passed in 2017, i was 17, now 25...i get the chills every single time i see a film with Pacino or De Niro..my father would also tell me " the world is yours " crazy .

[@eddiecalderone]

May your Dad rest in peace, Pacino is probably one of the best, alongside De Niro…. I fully agree with your dad… My favourite portrayal is Carlitos Way

[@Bondy222]

Maths aint mathin g

[@BostonsF1nest]

The way this was filmed makes it look like heaven is really just Al Pacino sitting down in a chair telling you about all the movies he’s done 😂🤣😂

[@swansonjoe7121]

God I wish

[@onerandombruh]

God would be hearing Pacino's life trip and having a good time...

[@bruhman1221]

Pov: you’re in heaven and god is talking with you

[@mayavalle5816]

The smoothness of his voice in “The Godfather” as opposed to now is insane.

[@TheGuitarifier]

Well considering that was almost 50 years ago....duh

[@zenahomar7590]

I think he is smoker

[@springfauna1465]

Yeah, that's how we age sometimes. Look at the singers who were big in the 1950's get up there on stage and talk their way through most of their songs. It's because they're in their 80's and their voices are worn out and old. In Al Pacino's case, look at all the yelling and maniacal roles he had throughout his 50+ years of acting. LOL, I'm surprised he even has a voice left!! And he smoked a lot. He's still a favorite though! ;o)

[@blackguardian76th]

@@zenahomar7590 He was a heavy smoker in his youth and that's what damaged his voice over time.

[@1Skorpia]

Vocal chords age. That's why its important for singers to practice their range /warm up. Smoking is horrible for your voice.

[@doniellelove4320]

I loved him in “The Devil’s Advocate” with Keanu Reeves.

[@duprez2]

Underrated. I watch it over and over again with "Training Day". Milton and Alonzo are similar characters and so are Kevin and Jake.

[@beatmastersimperium8864]

Yes omg I forgot about that movie yes yes I love that movie to death

[@calisongbird]

Doni Heart he was PERFECT for that role. In the same way the Tom Hanks is perfect for the Mister Rogers role.

[@getosuguruu]

We had to analyse that film for a philosophy class! Very interesting movie

[@EntreCamaradas]

Doni Heart that movie is so slept on.

[@marieglineur7458]

Look at this man, so charismatic, so smart and so humble. All his movies are master pieces. For me , he is the best actor I have ever seen in my life. That is simple. Thank you Mister Pacino for all happiness, emotions that you bring us with your roles. Cinema owes you.

[@pedrosaintsaenz]

Everytime I watch Scarface I feel the need to replay Vice City all over again.

[@ironcrosstrainingltd6482]

I lived that life in that game until Scarface was actually made into a game 👍

[@macuban18]

@@ironcrosstrainingltd6482 And Scarface was a beautiful game 🔥🔥🔥

[@sav22rem22]

@@macuban18 very advanced game for its time. Still enjoyable today

[@aeg9065]

SAME!

[@jakethreesixty]

@@sav22rem22 that game is goated, the VA (not Al unfortunately) did such a good job he's been hired to play Tony in other games (Like Payday 2)

[@justaction]

I can’t imagine living in a world where Al Pacino isn’t Michael Corleone.

[@artieclay9600]

just live a little longer it will happen they always eventually seem to ruin classics 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@YZ4hunnid]

@@artieclay9600 I PRAY I NEVER SEE THAT DAY

[@Supernamek-rh2xv]

justaction nah for me Al Pacino is and always will be TONY MOTHERFUCKING MONTANAAAA😎😎😎

[@mcol4644]

When I see him I think Michael Corleone

[@ThePokemondongos]

Play the godfather game then, gosh was so weird that random actor

[@Verbal_Kint416]

At 79 he's still giving it his all, a true professional. I love Al Pacino

[@vellano.1637]

True professional, rest are just emotional fools!

[@dutzumiho9449]

The man relishes acting. I hope he goes on forever.

[@sexyshao]

Hello winnie the pooh.. Has anyone told you that you look like the Chinese president

[@hyperrunner8531]

He doesn't appear anywhere near 79, looks more like he's in his late 50s or early 60s at most, the man is living the good life.

[@stevenk9512]

❤️pooh NOT the great leader on the pic though

[@tomtalker2000]

One of THE GREATEST actors this world will ever see. I've watched all his films and loved every one of them. Also, a GREAT human being.

[@Lushy260]

I've seen all of his films too. What a great actor, and every character is different. Did you see House Of Gucci? That was really good. Al has a new one coming out in September called Sniff. Same director as The Devil's advocate:)

[@blueraven5242]

YOU DONT KNOW HIM ... HE BEATS UP WOMEN ... OVER THE TOP ACTORS ARE NEVER GOOD !

[@buffythehaterslayer6918]

@@blueraven5242 Stop smoking crack.

[@rhuiden4086]

Pacino in Godfather 1 and 2 were his finest performances. His eyes did half the talking in those movies. He was great in Donnie Brasco too.

[@katerinacha4330]

I agree with you!

[@crackmanjones1710]

Yesssss his especially in his first shooting scene. Al Pacino and Robert De Niro my two all time favorite.

[@alessandrocwilliam]

I personally would add or tie them with "Dog Day Afternoon" I was shocked with how good his acting was when I saw the movie for the first time.

[@amuroray9115]

I agree. Nothing beats his Michael Corleone

[@freddthurman3935]

Man, Al's voice as Michael Corleone in the 70s was so soothing and calm. His voice changed so drastically.

[@MihiraTheAce]

Soothing? It was calm and Terrifying! Corleone was someone you did not want to cross.

[@thelevisullivan]

That’s what smoking can do to you.

[@GonzoInside]

@@thelevisullivan and it was very heavy smoking apparently.

[@Hammerhook12]

Fun fact: Your voice changes over time, especially if you use your voice a lot like singers and actors. Hence why Eminen's Slim Shady voice is gone, Britney Spears can't sing her old songs and James Hetfield has lost the growl he had in the 80s and early 90s.

[@GonzoInside]

@@Hammerhook12 but voice actors could have the same voice for decades! And they use it a lot.

[@ABC-gj1xb]

His grand children is like WE'VE GOT A BADASS GRANDPA

[@petitor_veritatis1936]

I love it!!!!😭😭😭

[@koolbambino8186]

Believe it or not, as old as he is now, he doesn’t have any grandchildren. His twin kids are under 20.

[@Nunaz21]

Imagine your grandpa being Scarface

[@weisscheiss2613]

Same goes for deniro or pesci

[@karna5998]

@@koolbambino8186 it's okay

[@mob9164]

“Say hello to my little friend” is the most iconic phrase in the movie world in my opinion

[@marvelgolo8240]

fax

[@klausg4271]

I am your father

[@MIYAMOTOMUSASHI-qn9mw]

Here's Jonny

[@rajveerdholan8291]

I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse

[@60wwediva]

I'll be back

[@SkyWayMan90]

I was so fortunate to see Al Pacino act in “God Looked Away,” a play performed at the Pasadena Playhouse in 2016. I was a few rows back and sat next to someone who began loudly eating chips halfway through the show. I politely asked him to stop because it was distracting, and I swear Al Pacino glanced at me for a split second and smiled. He was incredible in the play.

[@TC-tw5zk]

Eating chips at play??? It's bad enough at a movie....

[@linnycrocus6023]

I need to have more bravery like you. I just sit and silently stew in anger.

[@fleaflicker1451]

Chips...😳 during a play?!

[@SkyWayMan90]

@@fleaflicker1451 Yeah...I couldn't believe it. When the intermission began, he apologized to me immediately and seemed very embarrassed.

[@fleaflicker1451]

@@SkyWayMan90 Im glad he respected you and apologized. And how lucky are you to get tickets!?! What a great experience.

[@gsdjustice]

It's a crime he only has one oscar under his belt, one of the greatest actor of all time

[@junaidmuddakenmiah257]

That's why Oscars are meaningless It's art that matters

[@Bos2709]

@Bernadette Thomas but what a role he won it for. At least they gave it to him for a great job done....Leonardo decaprio win was a joke. He should have won for previous roles.

[@deleted9053]

Oscars aren’t everything though. He only has one and he is widely considered to be one of the greatest actors of all time. We all know the true worth of his acting.

[@charlescalthrop2535]

The oscars are a joke. I don’t care what they do.

[@jrogers5152]

M Bos Decaprio should’ve won it for Wolf Of Wall Street hands down!! I felt that Tom Hardy’s performance in The Revenant was far better 👌🏻

[@DAVID-cz8xx]

I’m 17 and Scarface was the first Pacino movie I watched. When I watched him in the movie Once Upon A Time In Hollywood I recognized him and then was like wtf that’s his real voice. I was discombobulated.

[@merlinjames5954]

Well, his voice has changed over the years

[@danielevans9379]

“Dog Day Afternoon” one of the top 5 greatest performances of all time. How he didn’t win an Oscar for “Sonny” is beyond a crime.

[@thewatchmen4920]

Because he didn't kiss @$$ and take no 🐂💩 not like today entertainers who's only in it for 💰💸💵💰

[@JaciaraCarneiro]

Agreed!

[@marcosmartinez8088]

Well, you should watch the performance of Nicholson as Randall McMurphy, is great. IMO, he got robbed by Pacino performance in the Godfather part II.

[@kelvinbrinkhuis3491]

What do you mean by got robbed by Pacino performance in Godfather II? Jack Nicholson won the Oscar for best actor for his role as Randall McMurphy in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Godfather II came out one year before One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. And Pacino didn;t wint the Oscar for Godfather II.@@marcosmartinez8088

[@no1weezerfan]

“Oh girlie, please” lives in my head rent free

[@banannie8]

“The power of the role was in the transition.” That is so true about Michael Corleone.

[@duprez2]

The same was true about Vito Corleone only it took TWO iconic actors to pull off that transition.

[@kmena05]

@@duprez2 Marlon Brando

[@duprez2]

@@kmena05 And Robert DeNiro

[@salighetenssalighet1862]

Hes definitely in the top 3 best actors of all time.

[@agvkiev]

Top 1

[@JTD2001]

Him Brando and De niro should be on every top 10 list

[@Rocketpower713]

Al Pacino Robert Deniro Marlon Brando

[@clkgtr12]

@@JTD2001 daniel day lewis too

[@Duenschissdoktor]

@@clkgtr12 Day Lewis' acting is just perfect

[@fimmt684]

Pacino was a handsome man, his iconic persona and talent are timeless

[@lovelykarengarcia1414]

Was??

[@imtiredcharlie]

"was" Lol

[@MsLDSixtyOne]

Yesssssssssssssssssssssss

[@Lushy260]

Was?? Hes still handsome!!!!

[@imtiredcharlie]

@@Lushy260 Ik

[@yaboi5047]

Never thought I'd hear Pacino say "I was doing children's theater" what a legend

[@zach2473]

His most iconic role is himself. That’s who he played in Jack and Jill

[@jacobhouston3727]

Dunkacino!

[@jacobhouston3727]

A Hasnath not one for sarcasm are you friend

[@madisonharressey3981]

Zack Crossley yess!!!

[@skte2die]

“Burn this.... This... must never be seen.. by anyone.”

[@gabbydeloreann]

A H Hoo ah!

[@smileylol306]

My Nana said during the Donnie Brasco meeting in their time she was the assistant writer there ,she approached Al Pacino and they had a little convo and Al gave his scarf as a gift. She also shared about something how she saw robert de niro in person , De niro is hard to approach in person. Al is a very pure humble person . Love you Al ❤️

[@Jayskiallthewayski]

DeNiro is just very shy in real life I think, Pacino not so much.

[@maddiej2165]

Omg. I would frame that scarf and point it out every time someone comes over to my house like “Al Pacino gave me that scarf.”

[@imaweerascal]

I remember a reviewer once saying about Pacino: 'you can argue that sometimes he shows a bit of overacting, but never bad acting'. I think that's right. He's always totally immersed in the part. He even made me like the Merchant of Venice, as his Shylock was such a compelling, human character.

[@ruly8153]

I love how he has a loud intensity and a quiet intensity. The dynamic of the two is really interesting. I cringe when people say he plays himself.

[@Fl0k5ser]

Even when he's overacting, I think it's because how his character was written. He has done some over the top performance but it's understandable why he did that because that's how the character should be like in Scarface as an example. Pacino can do no wrong, he's one of few actors that can do over the top performance and still be great

[@AllWordsAreDust]

He can go over the top, but the nuances are still usually there and I hate when people act like going BIG means the smaller details are lost.

[@buffythehaterslayer6918]

@@ruly8153 So do I. I mean...have any of those idiots that say that ever WATCHED him in an interview? He's nothing like his characters.

[@marcomontana6082]

The man is an artist.

[@margeshilling7983]

One of the finest actors ever in American history. When I saw "The Godfather" in 1972 everybody left the theatre saying "Who IS that guy?" Never have I seen an actor make an initial impression like he did in that movie. He's been impressing us ever since. A true legend.

[@bootdamage]

He should of won a Oscar for Scarface. Even nominated.

[@enoe]

For giving us the worst spanish accent known?? That's a great film but no where near his best. Not every entertaining film needs an oscar to certify its greatness

[@abeltesfaye_]

@@enoe How dare you! Scarface is iconic and Pacino made it legendary. If you watch Scarface and the first thing you focus on is an accent, you're missing the big picture dude

[@enoe]

@@abeltesfaye_ we're discussing 2 different things here. 1st and foremost Brian DePalma did an absolute phenomenal job with Scarface. That and his other films should be celebrated forever. As far as Pacino's acting, I feel it doesnt scratch the surface when it comes to his capabilities. Serpico and Dog Day had way better performances

[@tinaaneke]

Albee H Agreed. Pacino is far too talented to be reduced to the performance of Scarface. Especially for it to regarded as Oscar worthy role. Entertaining film, with an electrifying character. But definitely not even close to his best.

[@enoe]

@Huncho Hendrix you're not allowed to speak to me with a name like Huncho

[@abialston8476]

i’ll never be over him as michael, he’s absolutely incredible

[@albertovelarde5104]

Bro his role in godfather is god tier

[@iprefertobeanonymous3920]

Hardly his best. He's done better in other movies.

[@danielalvizo9503]

@@iprefertobeanonymous3920 crazy Michael corleone is arguably the greatest character development ever put to screen

[@fairguycole6563]

@@danielalvizo9503 best character and best acting aren’t the same though

[@danielalvizo9503]

@@fairguycole6563 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@luvmibratt]

@iprefertobeanonymous3920 definitely agree,Carlitos Way he carried that whole movie on his own. He's got a few great ones.

[@toomuch9762]

He was unbelievable in The Devils Advocate. One of his more underrated roles

[@rajivkakkar3881]

He has always been unbelievable. What about scent of a woman ?

[@toomuch9762]

@@rajivkakkar3881 he won an oscar for that. Not really a role he doesnt get credit for 😂

[@jlrob85]

He was better than the film. Good idea but it lost its way a bit

[@jenniferchukwumerije8109]

He made that movie. At the end I was rooting for the devil🤣

[@grey4g]

Only reason I watched that movie

[@franciscocassuli6103]

Man if i ever meet Pacino i wanna give him a nice big hug, guy seems like a very good hugger

[@Lushy260]

I'm the same way, yeah he seems like a good hugger

[@Riri-oj1zs]

While hugging him, tell him 'It was you, Al. It was you.'

[@buffythehaterslayer6918]

I'd give him a big kiss on his pretty face too. He's adorable.

[@surajshine4206]

I would kiss his hand.

[@crackmanjones1710]

I’d honestly die happy if I met him and De Niro, my two favorite actors ever. I gotta tattoo of Al as Tony Montana.

[@jfontanez1838]

This man is and will forever be a LEGEND

[@Movypro23]

Chino Black seconded

[@trixiecrownover6162]

AMEN

[@TF2Scout..]

indeed

[@lisasmith5030]

Al Pacino going through all his iconic films would be a weeks long affair, and I would watch every second of it.

[@jjjames4484]

It say a lot of an actor, specially a great actor, when he pases more time speaking about other people instead of himself. A dying breed indeed.

[@samfisher2306]

Because he's got nothing to prove as far as acting goes imo. He's jus that good with his craft.

[@phoenixbighetty6230]

I like his acting in devils advocate was really sinister and he played it really well

[@katy4639]

He was amazing!

[@brtz1460]

He killed it

[@Inconsistent-Dogwash]

And yet so charming

[@bronzy6151]

My favourite too!

[@lonnieknight9187]

Ppl forget about that movie because they get so use to him playing a gangster. He was awesome in that movie

[@MidNiteR32]

I’m amazed he still has all his hair. Most people his age already lost it all. He looked young all the way up until his 60s. Insane he’s almost 80 now. A legend. I always looked up to Pacino.

[@glenbellefonte9620]

Not real

[@a7phy219]

Wym almost 80, hes 81

[@glenbellefonte9620]

@@a7phy219Take it easy!

[@a7phy219]

@@glenbellefonte9620 huh

[@Lushy260]

Hes 81, almost 82. And he still looks young!!!

[@stephenishola6205]

One of my all time favorite actors… such a class act that’s given us so many great films over the years.. my personal favorites since I’m a 90s baby.. Godfather, Heat, Scarface, Carlitos Way… such a talented, brilliant actor. Hate to see legends get old but it’s apart of life.. just thankful for everything that he’s given us throughout his legendary career.

[@emadsiddiqui3614]

Donnie brasco.

[@johnnyboy7538]

His four best movies I'd say - Dog Day Afternoon Scarface The Godfather Carlito's way

[@Movypro23]

Jason Kayode dog day, scent of woman, heat, godfather and Scarface my five faves

[@ethanthomas7372]

Jack and Jill, all the way

[@paigemichellee]

Love it, and I agree. I honestly hate that people aren’t acknowledging Scarface more in these comments.

[@rositawest4279]

I Love "Carlito's Way"! My favorite!!

[@ronniewoodinsteadofmt2615]

And justice for all

[@jclingad9589]

That part where he tells about John Cazale, His Parents and Grandparents was real as it gets. You can see AL getting emotional. Such a great guy!

[@linmi2246]

We don't see acting like this anymore. Extraordinary.

[@BaconFrisbee]

Maybe Tom Hardy, but yeah, you're right.

[@FunkayMonkay149]

@d d how about joaquin phoenix? specifically for his amazing performance in the joker. Or leonardo decaprio or Daniel Day Lewis.

[@onepunch9101]

Joker was fantastic acting

[@Mattnova_116]

Not too much, no.

[@riffz6065]

@@FunkayMonkay149 Leo tries too hard. Dude is screaming in every role he plays. Phoenix is good but Scarface is just timeless.

[@iancampbell3202]

My first exposure to Al P was Serpico. Such an amazing performance. I’ve been a lifelong fan ever since. Over theirs I’ve had so much enjoyment watching him. Many thanks Al

[@tkorab1]

"Is there any special country you wanna go to?" "Wyoming."

[@Movypro23]

Tyler Korab “Wyoming’s not a country” 😁🌟👍🏻

[@jimcollo2610]

😂😂😂

[@zacharyhaynes8969]

Wyoming isn’t a real place, that’s the joke. Dumb asses

[@daf676]

@@zacharyhaynes8969 relax we know zachary

[@pizzadirector9512]

@@zacharyhaynes8969 Wyoming is an state of united states

[@Basicc]

Al Pacino’s Scarface will always be one of my favorite movies ever. I also loved his performance in Scent of a Woman

[@toyotasupraboi2142]

Great performance

[@kiaq1153]

he was bizarrely adorable and scary in The Irishman too

[@verycoolguy5947]

He’s amazing in Serpico too if you haven’t seen it

[@Ballerina-Girl]

I met him on Broadway in Manhattan. He was on his way into the Circle In The Square theater to act in the play Chinese Coffee. He was kind and down to earth. After a chat I asked him for a kiss and a hug. He said "Sure baby". I will never forget this experience for as long as I live.

[@edmondmalaj2995]

That's why he got where he is , because he's kind and down to earth , and most of all he is e born actor .

[@Ballerina-Girl]

@This Guy No, he was cool to the guys too.

[@Ballerina-Girl]

@@djdoggynutellanutsack6766 No, you would've sucked it and loved it. Nut sack. My meeting him happened years ago.

[@djdoggynutellanutsack6766]

@@Ballerina-Girl Yeah I'm not a homophobe so I'm not scared of another mans balls. Just admit you fantasize about Al Pacinos antiquated genitals, its okay.

[@dauntebullbear9187]

i smell cap, why you lying

[@hollyshippy7417]

The strength of this interview is that the interviewer does not compete with Al Pacino for attention. He is allowed to speak, reflect, and not get interrupted, which allows him to share his thoughts and experiences in a way that is revealing without the constant prodding of an outsider. We see and hear Al Pacino, as we might had we sat down to dinner and a drink with him. Something we'll never have the honor and privilege of doing, but this certainly gets us close. This setting and format were the perfect vehicles for an actor of Al Pacino's caliber to just relax and talk and to share things about his career, friendships, roles, good fortune, childhood and acting choices that so many of us wanted to hear. He was as good at this, as he has always been in his acting profession.

[@julieianson.com2722]

The best character Al played was Michael Corleone. He was tough, he was at times funny, above all he was stunning to look at.

[@TheLastDrinkZA]

He was gorgeous 😍

[@Horrendous_877]

Tony montana was the best

[@mannyclav]

I feel that John Milton in Devil’s advocate was the best.

[@OnTheArchipelago]

Banana Daiquiri

[@jibbibious]

I’m not even a huge fan of Scarface but I love what he brought to that character. Same with his take on serpico, that movie is just excellent

[@theboxoftech]

Carlito's Way is very underrated.

[@ironsmith1079]

Easy story but really deep after watching it 10 times or more, I miss movies like that you can watch it over n over for stuff you missed the first few times

[@Altoni0]

YOOOOOOO I SAW THAT LAST NIGHT

[@MLSoll]

Great movie!

[@stevennieto9898]

I think Serpico is. I know they talk about it in this clip, but I always hear about Carlito's Way more than Serpico. Both great films.

[@debbiedelgado3886]

The Box of Tech he definitely DID THAT in Carlitos way

[@yarens7398]

His role as Lefty in Donnie Brasco is so insanely underrated. One of his best projects if we’re being objective

[@seantaylor5051]

Ikr

[@drii2793]

So underrated

[@teecna2669]

So is Carlito Brigante

[@jacktrppr1]

You can't be objective when you're choosing one film over another. It's all about personal taste. And yes, Donnie Brasco I'd awesome.

[@angelicaldlc]

I could hear him talking and telling stories for hours. He is captivating

[@WhyTho525]

What I liked the most about this video is that there was no music in the background, just complete and total silence with Al Pacino talking.

[@joebloggsparent3098]

Michael Corleone was his best role ever and he played it brilliantly!!! He’s a superb actor!

[@historyofnerdom6111]

Frank slade in “Scent of a woman” says hold my beer

[@sahibpreetsingh5514]

He is great in every single one of his movie.

[@adalmar9889]

For me, Heat and Carlito’s way

[@ferrosss5761]

Corleone was the role who made him famous

[@TomDeLaCruz]

Would love to see perspective on Carlito's Way, Heat and Donnie Brasco

[@MrHuck]

Dang. Not on here? That’s what I was waiting on.

[@PabPapp1]

Heat lol for real

[@nothingnewhere6551]

Carlitos way is so underrated. That’s a good one. I like that one better than Scarface, dude.

[@spencerkindra8822]

Fuggetaboutit.

[@tabylynn8534]

Without a doubt, for me at least, Carlito Brigante was his best role next to Michael Corleone. Never felt so stressed out for a character like I did watching him trying to make that train in the last 20 minutes of the movie. Completely underrated.

[@rext8949]

Even if the film was bad, Pacino was always good. People go to see Alfredo.

[@calisongbird]

Exactly

[@lillylilac3831]

AL is 80yrs old today, HAPPY BIRTHDAY AL, long may you continue,incredible talent doesn't come along too often. Stay blessed.

[@mauricioserrano4113]

Most people loves him because of Scarface but He’s outstanding in Dog Day Afternoon, Pacino gives a lesson of how to be an actor in that role

[@misterlexx2721]

Godfather trilogy too.

[@alainturret2076]

Most people love him for godfather

[@JM-io2uv]

Carlito’s way deserves more credit too ngl

[@mattriarchal]

I always thought al pacino’s voice ended up like that because of all the smoking he did in godfather But its actually because of all the yelling in his movies

[@calisongbird]

😂😂😂

[@emillelee5999]

He's been smoking since he was 9

[@feelnothinh4205]

He has said he was smoking 4 packets of cigs in the 80's and he reduced them to 2 in the 90's, so he wouldn't lose his voice

[@TheJellymonty]

For me, his best character is Frank Slade in Scent of a Woman. He deserved the oscar 100% for that role.

[@coolinism]

I think his most underatted performance

[@MrSolfreeman2]

Hooha!!

[@robbillington1982]

IM IN THE DARK HERE

[@lamar6297]

He also deserved an Oscar for The Godfather 1 and 2 and Scarface

[@shunakiyama6275]

I'd say michael corleone was yhe better role

[@toneriggz]

Just occurred to me that I've seen Al in two movies this year at the movie theaters- Once Upon A Time In Hollywood and The Irishman. He's still a master at his craft.

[@Dackery.]

I absolutely have nothing but love and admiration for Mr. Pacino.

[@IrateNinja-o6u231]

Am the only one who really liked his role in Donnie Brasco

[@Juwellz18]

Nope. I liked him and Depp in that.

[@groucho070]

Fuhgedaboutit...... I love it... The relationship was touching...

[@r0yk0v45]

Yeah same I loved Donnie Brasco but it wasn’t the best movie he was in though

[@123thejakes]

No

[@fergalhughes165]

"I got cancer of the prick"

[@rhaenyralikesyoutube6289]

I absolutely loved him as the devil in The Devil's Advocate.

[@eyeswideshut7354]

Queen Persephone the devils advocate is bomb

[@alminjahic8640]

Yes he was good in that movie, but you must admit - he had much better roles.

[@kratoscallofduty]

*Spoiler!* J/k. I love that movie.

[@georgezagr6627]

Monday evening 1997 8pm show with a dear friend watching Devils Advocate. Rip my friend ❤️ 🥀

[@fanaticbeatz]

"God likes to watch. He's a prankster, think about it"

[@tooplepsy3930]

If I for some reason was able to de-age myself, I'd rather use it on al pacino

[@captainautismo5452]

Maybe scarface era?

[@sybilvane74]

Al Pacino has been in so many epic films, he is one of my favourites. Also loved his take on the world of theatre in "Looking for Richard".