Widely considered as one of the most influential actors of the 20th century, Alfredo James Pacino, broke into the spotlight with The Panic in Needle Park, where he gained the attention of director Francis Ford Coppola. Coppola would go on to cast Pacino in the blockbuster trilogy, The Godfather. Known for his "method acting," Pacino would continue to have an illustrious career, earning him: an Academy Award, two Tony Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. This achievement makes him one of the few actors to have the "Triple Crown of Acting."
While his title role on the Godfather was Michael Corleone, his Italian ancestral hometown is actually the town of Corleone in Sicily. Watch our exclusive video to learn more about Al Pacino's Italian hometown!