Ranking The 30 Best Actors of All-Time

13. Al Pacino

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Some icons are so enduring, ubiquitous, and larger-than-life that they take on an air of vulnerability. A rare “Triple Crown of Acting” performer (winning an Oscar, Emmy, and Tony), Al Pacino is simply one of the greatest actors in American film history. His 1970’s work practically defined New York City when he skyrocketed to prominence with his starling breakout role in Panic in Needle Park. Then of course, there’s the Godfather trilogy. Michael Corleone remains the character that continues to define Pacino’s legacy. He’s a workaholic, a genius, and a guy who makes a lot of odd choices concerning the scripts he picks. However, Pacino seems quite content to do whatever the hell he wants.