Who is Al Pacino?
Al Pacino is a veteran American actor. He is best known for his roles in movies like The Godfather (1972), Scarecrow (1973), Serpico (1973), and Dog Day Afternoon (1975). He is regarded as one of the most influential actors of the 20th century and has received numerous accolades for his work.
Al Pacino’s full name is Alfredo James Pacino. He was born on April 25, 1940, in New York City, United States. He is 83 years old as of June 2023.
Al Pacino’s parents
Al Pacino was born in the East Harlem neighbourhood of Manhattan as the only child of Italian-American parents – Salvatore Pacino (father) and Rose Pacino (mother). His father was an actor while the occupation of his mother remains unknown. His parents got married in 1939 and divorced in 1942 when Al Pacino was two years old.
After their divorce, Al Pacino moved with his mother to the South Bronx to live with her parents, Kate and James Gerardi, who were Italian emigrants from Corleone. His father died in January 2005 while his mom died in 1962.
About Al Pacino’s father- Salvatore Pacino
Al Pacino’s father, Salvatore Pacino was an actor who also worked as an insurance salesman and restaurateur in Covina, California. As an actor, he was known for his role in movies like No Rules (2005), I soldati (2002), and Younger and Younger (1993). Salvatore Pacino was born on February 16, 1922, in Manhattan, New York City. He died from a heart attack on January 12, 2005, in Covina, California, United States at the age of 83.
Before his death, Salvatore Pacino was in numerous marriages. Salvatore Pacino was married five times. Firstly, he was married to Rose Pacino (Al Pacino’s mother) from 1939-1942 and they have only one child together. He later got married to Corrine Pacino from 1945-1962 and they have three children together. His third marriage was to Estelle Pacino from 1963 to 1972. His fourth marriage was to Betsy Pacino from 1973 to 1984 and they have one child together. His fifth marriage was to Katherin Kovin-Pacino from 1993 to 2005.
About Al Pacino’s mother- Rose Pacino
Rose Pacino (nèe Gerardi) was well-known for being the mother of Al Pacino. She was born in 1919 but passed away in 1962 at the age of 43 in New York City, United States. She got married to Salvatore Pacino (Al Pacino’s father) in 1939 but they divorced in 1942. They have one child together. Further information about her is scarce at this time.
Al Pacino’s siblings
Pacino was born as the only child of his parents (Salvatore and Rose Pacino). However, as a result of his father’s other marriages, he gained four half-sisters. They include Roberta Pacino, Desiree Pacino, Josette Pacino, and Paula Pacino.
About Al Pacino’s siblings
Name | Gender | Age | Mother |
Roberta Pacino | Female | 70 years old | Corrine Pacino |
Desiree Pacino | Female | N/A | Betsy Pacino |
Josette Pacino | Female | N/A | Corrine Pacino |
Paula Pacino | Female | N/A | Corrine Pacino |
a. Roberta Pacino
Roberta Pacino is the younger half-sister of Al Pacino. She is a writer and a film producer. She was born to Salvatore Pacino and his second wife Corrine Pacino in 1953. She is 70 years old as of June 2023. She is known for her work in movies like The Story of a Museum (2003) and The Shiver Shack (2000). According to reports, Roberta Pacino is happily married to Mark Richman and the couple have worked on many projects together.
b. Desiree Pacino
Desiree Pacino is the adopted half-sister of Al Pacino. She is the daughter of Salvatore Pacino and his fourth wife Betsy Pacino. Further information about her is scarce at this time.
c. Josette Pacino
Josette Pacino is the younger half-sister of Al Pacino. She was born to Salvatore Pacino and his second wife Corrine Pacino. She is an actor known for the movie “House of Mirrors”. Further information about her is scarce at this time.
d. Paula Pacino
Paula Pacino is the younger half-sister of Al Pacino. She was born to Salvatore Pacino and his second wife Corrine Pacino. Further information about her is scarce at this time.
Al Pacino’s marriage and wedding
According to information gathered by DNB Stories Africa, Al Pacino is not married and has never been married. However, he has been in several relationships over the years. In Lawrence Grobel’s biographical book “Al Pacino” which was published in 2006, the actor stated that he didn’t know why he hadn’t married.
He said:
It seems simple to me, but I guess it’s more complicated than I admit to myself. There were a couple of times maybe I could have done it, and I sort of feel I should have, at least once. Maybe I don’t care about marriage. Maybe I don’t believe in it.
As of May 2023, Al Pacino is in a relationship with girlfriend Noor Alfallah who he has been linked to since April 2022. He is also said to be expecting his fourth child with her.
Al Pacino’s past relationships
Although Al Pacino has never been married, the actor has been in several relationships. Below is a list of the women Al Pacino has dated in the past. The list also includes his current partner Noor Alfallah.
- Al Pacino was in a relationship with Jill Clayburgh in 1967.
- Al Pacino was in a relationship with Diane Keaton in 1971.
- Al Pacino was in a relationship with Tuesday Weld in 1972.
- Al Pacino was in a relationship with Marthe Keller in 1976.
- Al Pacino was in a relationship with Kathleen Quinlan in 1979.
- Al Pacino was in a relationship with Jan Tarrant in 1988.
- Al Pacino was in a relationship with Lyndall Hobbs in 1990.
- Al Pacino was in a relationship with Penelope Ann Miller in 1993.
- Al Pacino was in a relationship with Beverly D’ Angelo in 1997.
- Al Pacino was in a relationship with Lucila Polak in 2009.
- Al Pacino was in a relationship with Meital Dohan in 2018.
- Al Pacino is currently in a relationship with Noor Alfallah in 2023.
About Al Pacino’s relationship with Diane Keaton
Diane Keaton is an American actress. She was born on January 5, 1946, in Los Angeles, California, United States. She is 77 years old as of June 2023.
Al Pacino and Diane Keaton met on the set of the movie “The Godfather” in 1971. In an interview with People Magazine in 2017, Diane Keaton revealed that she had a big crush on Pacino when they began shooting the movie.
She said:
I was mad for him. Charming, hilarious, and a nonstop talker. There was an aspect of him that was like a lost orphan, like this kind of crazy idiot savant. And oh, gorgeous.
However, it wasn’t until after “The Godfather: Part III” that their relationship blossomed into a romance. Unfortunately, their relationship ended in 1991. According to reports, when Al Pacino didn’t want to commit to marriage, Diane Keaton gave him an ultimatum and eventually their relationship ended.
About Al Pacino’s relationship with Jan Tarrant
Jan Tarrant is an American acting coach. She was born in the United States. Information about her birth date is currently unknown.
Al Pacino and Jan Tarrant had a short-lived relationship from 1988 to 1989. They share a daughter who was born in 1989. Further information about their relationship is scarce at this time.
About Al Pacino’s relationship with Beverly D’Angelo
Beverly D’Angelo is an American actress. She was born on November 15, 1971, in Columbus, Ohio, United States. She is 71 years old as of June 2023.
Al Pacino and Beverly D’Angelo first met when they shared a flight from Los Angeles to New York City in 1997. At that time, Beverly D’Angelo had not finalized her divorce from her ex-husband Salviati. However, they kept their relationship away from the spotlight. After three months of dating, Al Pacino and Beverly D’Angelo discussed starting a family of their own.
In an interview with Closer Weekly in 2017, Beverly D’Angelo said:
I had a fantasy that when you have kids, you do it in a family setting. After we’d known each other for three months, Al looked me in the eyes and said, ‘I want you to be the mother of my children.’ That’s all I had to hear.
After three years of dating Al Pacino, Beverly D’Angelo became pregnant in 2000 through IVF treatments. According to reports, after a life-threatening pregnancy, Beverly D’Angelo gave birth to twins, Olivia and Anton Pacino in 2001, one of whom is said to have almost died at birth. Two years after welcoming their set of twins, the pair parted ways with Beverly claiming the breakup was as a result of the pregnancy stress. Beverly D’Angelo was 49 years old when she gave birth to Al Pacino’s twins.
In that same interview with Closer in 2017, Beverly said:
When you focus on getting pregnant, you can lose the perspective that you’re creating a family and a responsibility for a child’s future.
About Al Pacino’s relationship with Lucila Polak Solá
Lucila Polak Solá is an Argentina actress. She was born on April 17, 1976, in Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina. She is 47 years old as of June 2023.
Following his split from Beverly D’Angelo, Al Pacino got into a relationship with Lucila Polak. Their relationship started in 2008 and lasted until 2018 when they broke up. Further information about their relationship is scarce at this time.
About Al Pacino’s relationship with Noor Alfallah
Noor Alfallah is regarded as the current girlfriend of Al Pacino. She was born on December 2, 1993, in Kuwait. She is 29 years old as of June 2023.
Al Pacino and Noor Alfallah sparked romance rumours in 2022 after stepping out together at Felix Trattoria in Los Angeles, United States. In May 2023, Al Pacino sent the media world into a frenzy after he revealed he was expecting a baby with Noor Alfallah.
According to reports, the actor demanded a pre-natal DNA test after refusing to believe he could ‘impregnate anybody’ at his age. The age gap between Al Pacino and his new girlfriend Noor Alfallah has stirred talks in the media but this doesn’t seem to be a problem for the couple as it was reported that Noor mostly dates rich older men.
Al Pacino’s kids
As of the time of publishing this article (May 2023), Al Pacino is the father of three children. The actor is also expecting his fourth child with his current partner Noor Alfallah.
Al Pacino’s children include Julie Marie Pacino, Anton James Pacino, and Olivia Pacino.
Name | Gender | Age | Mother |
Julie Marie Pacino | Female | 33 years old | Jan Tarrant |
Anton James Pacino | Male | 22 years old | Beverly D’Angelo |
Olivia Pacino | Female | 22 years old | Beverly D’Angelo |
About Al Pacino’s kids
a. Julie Marie Pacino
Julie Marie Pacino is the eldest child of Al Pacino. She was born to Al Pacino and acting coach Jan Tarrant. She was born on October 16, 1989, in Queens, New York, United States. She is 33 years old as of June 2023.
Julie Marie Pacino is a film producer and director known for her work in movies like Nowhere to Go (2020), Hard Work (2020), and Nadia Jaan (2020). Julie followed in her father’s footsteps in the entertainment industry and has worked her way up as an achieving producer and director. In an interview with New York Film Academy in 2014, Julie Marie Pacino revealed it had always been her dream to get into the movie business.
She said:
As a child, I was always making little shorts with my friends and writing stories to act out. I remember visiting film sets as a kid and always being incredibly intrigued by the alternate reality that I was stepping into.
In 2009, Julie Marie Pacino and her friend Jennifer DeLia founded a production company called “Poverty Row Entertainment”. In 2020, Julie Marie Pacino founded another production company called “Tiny Apples”.
b. Anton James Pacino
Anton James Pacino is the first half of Al Pacino’s set of twins with ex-girlfriend Beverly D’Angelo. He was born on January 25, 2001, in Los Angeles, United States. He is 22 years old as of June 2023.
Anton Pacino has no social media footprint and shies away from the spotlight. Further information about him is scarce at this time.
c. Olivia Pacino
Olivia Pacino is the second half of Al Pacino’s set of twins. She was born on January 25, 2001, in Los Angeles, United States. She is 22 years old as of June 2023.
Olivia Pacino is a graduate of Fusion Academy Miracle Mile in Los Angeles, California. The 22-year-old is currently in a relationship with boyfriend Ryan Harley. The couple have been together for a couple of years now.