Al Pacino in his youth

In his 75 years Al Pacino is one of the most sought-after and highly paid persons in the film industry, a landmark actor in theater and cinema, and, of course, a favorite of the public. Many remember Al Pacino in his youth, or rather in his debut roles in such bestsellers as "Godfather", "Scarface", "Serpico". Others continue to closely monitor the career of the actor and to this day, not missing a single film with his participation. But, nevertheless, let's remember how Al Pacino was in his youth and together we will rejoice at his victories.

Al Pacino: first steps towards world fame

The initiator of fights and the outlaw of the school order, dreaming about career of the actor - in youth Al Pacino it was impossible to name the diligent pupil and the obedient son. The young man did not grow up in the most prosperous area of ​​New York, and the influence of the street still affected his behavior to some extent. Alfred was early addicted to cigarettes and alcohol, and at age 17 he was expelled from school because of poor performance .

But, realizing what his calling, the future star of the big screen and the theater, was steadily moving towards his goal. To continue learning the acting skills needed a lot of money, and Al Pacino worked tirelessly: postman, waiter, salesman, courier. Alfred dreamed of entering the Actors Studio under Lee Strasberg, but his first attempt to become a student of the latter was unsuccessful, and Pacino began taking lessons in the studio at Herbert Berghof's studio, where he found a loyal friend and mentor in the person of Charlie Lawton. In parallel to work and training, young actor Al Pacino began performing in the New York underground theater. And then in 1966, after a number of unsuccessful attempts, the first goal and dream of the future star was subdued - Alfred did enter the Actor Studio, where he began to improve his game in the Stanislavsky system. Even then, the actor realized that this studio would be the starting point in his star career.

Participating in various performances and performances, he improved his skills and did not lose faith in success. So it happened, after small episodic roles, the talent of the young actor Al Pacino was noticed not only by theatrical figures, but by influential persons of the world cinematography. His first major role, Alfred was in the movie "Panic in Needle Park." And in 1972, F. Coppola made the actor a fateful proposal - the role of Michael Corleone in the film "Godfather".

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