Al Pacino

2024 - 10 - 15

Al Pacino: New Dad at 84 and Full of Surprises!

Al Pacino - Fatherhood - Hollywood gossip - Iconic Roles - Memoirs - Near-death experiences - Sonny Boy - The Godfather

From heartfelt parenting tips to dramatic film confessions, Al Pacino spills the beans on fatherhood and Hollywood!

At 84, Al Pacino is not just the iconic star of "The Godfather" and "Scarface"; he’s also a doting new dad to his one-year-old son. In a candid interview promoting his memoir, "Sonny Boy," Pacino expressed the joys and challenges of fatherhood, highlighting how he writes to his little one from time to time. He explained that the memoir serves as a keepsake for his son, ensuring that he knows the wild and wonderful story of his father’s life. "It's fun to be a new dad at my age!" Pacino mused, showcasing his playful spirit, proving that love and parenting knows no age limits.

During his promotional round for the book, Pacino also reminisced about his early days in Hollywood, pointing out how he once thought "The Godfather" would be among the worst movies ever made. This surprising admission reveals the actor’s humble beginnings and how fate had other plans for him. He passionately reflected on the challenges he faced during filming, including a noteworthy moment when director Francis Ford Coppola confronted him about his performance. “I wasn’t cutting it,” he said. Such moments of vulnerability add layers to the actor’s larger-than-life persona, allowing fans a glimpse into the arduous journey that led him to become one of the greatest actors of his generation.

To further enlighten his audience, Pacino shared some enlightening thoughts on his Hollywood career in his memoir, shedding light on a previously unknown cut scene from "Heat". He teased that discovering this lost moment would change how fans view the film. Such revelations are reminiscent of treasure hunting; fans can hardly wait to dive deeper into the stories behind their favorite movies, proving that the allure of film is often rooted in the untold tales.

As Pacino navigates the balance of fatherhood and a storied career, he also touched on the lighter side of parenting as an older father. He offered some candid parenting tips inspired by his life experiences, emphasizing patience and understanding. It’s a wild ride, blending the seriousness of a life in acting with the joyful chaos of raising a toddler, creating a narrative that’s steeped in authenticity and charm.

And of course, did you know that Al Pacino almost passed on the life-changing role of Michael Corleone? His hunch that "The Godfather" wouldn’t succeed might surprise many! Additionally, he joins a unique club of mature fathers, showcasing that age and fatherhood can beautifully intertwine, leading to unexpected yet delightful experiences—just like any great film!

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Al Pacino texts 1-year-old son from 'time to time,' says it's 'fun' being ... (USA TODAY)

Actor Al Pacino says he wrote his new memoir, 'Sonny Boy,' in part for his 1-year-old son to know his story.

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Al Pacino Reveals The Role He Wishes Had Gotten An Oscar ... (Deadline)

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New father Al Pacino, 84, gives ominous reason for writing his life's ... (The Independent)

The Godfather star, 84, recently published his memoir Sonny Boy.

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Al Pacino is clueless why he doesn't have a star at the Hollywood ... (Hindustan Times)

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'Godfather' Director Told Al Pacino He 'Wasn't Cutting It' During Filming (Newsweek)

Francis Ford Coppola confronted the star about his performance in an upmarket Manhattan restaurant, telling him to look back on his acting so far.

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Al Pacino clears up 'appalling' Hollywood rumour about The Godfather (The Independent)

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Al Pacino reveals cut Heat scene that will change the way you watch ... (The Independent)

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Al Pacino says 'it's fun' to be a new dad at 84 (Club of Mozambique)

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Al Pacino thought 'The Godfather' would be 'worst picture ever made' (Business Insider)

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Al Pacino's Parenting Tips For Older Fathers (Waterford Whispers News)

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Al Pacino on near-death, The Godfather and his phone case (BBC News)

The Hollywood actor talks about fatherhood, his film career, and a brush with death.

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Al Pacino recalls 'frightening' near-death experience after contacting ... (Hindustan Times)

Al Pacino opened up about his near-death experience in 2020 when he fell ill during the pandemic. The actor recently released his memoir Sonny Boy.

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Al Pacino, 84, talks about his connection with his 1-year-old son (Today.com)

The legendary "Godfather" trilogy star, 84, reveals in his new book, "Sonny Boy: A Memoir," out now, that his 16-month-old son, Roman, has inspired him to ...

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Actor Al Pacino reflects on his biggest roles (WUNC)

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Actor Al Pacino reflects on his biggest roles (NPR)

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with actor Al Pacino about his career and biggest roles.

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Al Pacino Went Broke and Had to Act in Bad Films for Money (Variety)

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Al Pacino Recalls Going Broke Twice Despite His Iconic Career (Us Weekly)

“When I finished making The Godfather, I was broke, not that I had ever had any money, but now I owed money,” the actor, 84, wrote in his memoir Sonny Boy, per ...

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Sonny Boy: A Memoir by Al Pacino review – from fish out of water to ... (The Guardian)

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Ridiculous move that sent Al Pacino broke (Realestate)

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Al Pacino Reveals in New Book That Teleprompters Are “Greatest ... (Showbiz411)

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Al Pacino Says It's “Fun” To Be A New Dad At 84 (98FM)

In a recent interview with the BBC, the Scarface actor shared that he's been loving being a father to his 16-month-old son Roman and has found the ...

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Internet calls Al Pacino 'father of the year' after he reveals that his 16 ... (Hindustan Times)

Al Pacino, 84, talked about his youngest son Roman, who was born last year, and said how both of them communicate with each other via texts. | Hollywood.

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Al Pacino Started Taking Paycheck Roles at 70 Because “I Was ... (Jordan Ruimy)

There's an interesting passage in the book where Pacino admits that he was forced to take acting roles solely for the paycheck when he turned 70.

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Al Pacino Shares He and 16-Month-Old Son Roman Communicate ... (E! Online)

Al Pacino gave a look inside his relationship with his and Noor Alfallah's son Roman, 16 months, and their unconventional bonding method.

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