When my mother got home from work, she would take me to the movies. It was her way of getting out, and she would take me with her. I'd go home and act all the parts. It had a tremendous influence on my becoming an actor.

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On October 20 2006 the American Film Institute named Pacino the recipient of the 35th AFI Life Achievement Award. His scenes alone with Ms. Pacino has not been this uncomplicatedly appealing since his "Dog Day Afternoon" days and he makes Johnny's endless enterprise in wooing Frankie a delight.

Alfredo James "Al" Pacino (/pəˈtʃiːnɵ/; born April 25 1940) is an American film and stage actor and director. Pacino has received numerous lifetime achievement awards including one from the American Film Institute.