Al Pacino to receive AFI lifetime honor
Al Pacino, an eight-time Oscar nominee for such films as the first two “Godfathers,” “Dog Day Afternoon,” “Serpico” and “Scent of a Woman,” was named Friday as the recipient of the American Film Institute’s life achievement award.
“Al Pacino is an icon of American film,” said Howard Stringer, chair of the AFI board of trustees. “He has created some of the great characters in the movies -- from Michael Corleone to Tony Montana to Roy Cohn. His career inspires audiences and artists alike, with each new performance a master class for a generation of actors to follow.”
Pacino, 66, the 35th recipient of the AFI honor, said in a statement he was “moved and honored.” Previous winners include Orson Welles, Henry Fonda, Fred Astaire, Elizabeth Taylor, Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, George Lucas and Sean Connery.
The award will be presented in Los Angeles on June 7 and will be taped for telecast later that month on the USA Network.
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