Al Pacino
Al Pacino
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Professional Training and Early Career

Pacino's professional training and early career were crucial in shaping his acting skills and style.
HB Studio and Early Training
1960s
Pacino attended HB Studio in Greenwich Village, where he met acting instructor Charlie Lawton, who became his teacher and best friend.
Actors Studio
1966
Pacino successfully auditioned for the Actors Studio, where he studied under Lee Strasberg and learned the Method Approach.
Film Debut
1971
Pacino made his film debut in "The Panic in Needle Park".