Before ‘Scarface’—This Is How Young Al Pacino Started Extraseason!

Tue, 05 May 2026 10:11:08 +0000

Before Scarface: This Is How Young Al Pacino Started Extraseason When we think of Al Pacino’s iconic portrayal of Tony Montana in Scarface (1983), we remember a defining moment in cinematic history—a raw, intense performance that launched a career-defining role. But what many fans overlook is how Pacino’s journey to that legendary character began long before the Miami heat hit—during a crucial extraseason phase that shaped his craft and prepared him for a legendary villain. ### The Early Struggles: From Obscurity to Opportunity Al Pacino’s path to Scarface was anything but conventional. In the early 1970s, he was a hardworking stage actor in New York with no major film credits. Before landing the role that would immortalize him, Pacino landed small but significant gig in supporting performances—roles that, though short, gave him vital experience on film sets and in front of the camera.