Al Pacino (born April 25, 1940, in New York City) is an American actor widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time, celebrated for his intense method acting. After training under Lee Strasberg at the Actors Studio, he skyrocketed to fame as Michael Corleone in The Godfather (1972) and became a cultural icon. He achieved the prestigious Triple Crown of Acting—winning an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and an Emmy—including his Oscar for Scent of a Woman (1992) and nominations for Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, and The Irishman. His filmography spans classics like Scarface and Heat, while his television work earned Emmys for HBO's Angels in America and You Don't Know Jack. Beyond acting, he directed Looking for Richard, co-presides over the Actors Studio, and published his memoir Sonny Boy in 2024. Raised in the South Bronx after his parents divorced, his nickname "Sonny Boy" came from his mother's favorite song, and his films have grossed over $3 billion worldwide.