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How tall is Al Pacino? 'The Godfather' producer almost didn't cast actor because of his short height

While the veteran actor Al Pacino may have a less-than-average height, his talent has outweighed any dispute regarding it

Full Name	Alfredo James Pacino
Date of Birth	April 25, 1940
Age	83 (as of 2023)
Place of Birth	New York City, New York
Height	5 ft 6 in - 5 ft 7 in (168 cm to 170 cm)
Weight	165 lbs (75 kg) approx
Eye colour	Dark Brown
Partners	Jill Clayburgh (1967–1972); Tuesday Weld (1972–1973); Marthe Keller (1976–1978); Kathleen Quinlan (1979–1981); Lyndall Hobbs (1990–1996); Beverly D'Angelo (1997–2003); Lucila Polak (2008–2018); Meital Dohan (2018–2020); Noor Alfallah (2022–)
Children	4 - Julie Marie, Anton James, Olivia Rose, and Roman
Parents	Sal Pacino (father) and  Rose Gerard Pacino (mother)
Net Worth	$120 million (as of August 2023)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: According to his IMDb profile, 'The Godfather' actor Al Pacino’s height is about 5 ft 6 in (168 cm), however, this has been refuted by other sources that claim he stands at 5 ft 7 in (170 cm), shorter than the average American height of men, that is 5 ft 9 in (176 cm).

Regardless of any disputes over his height, Pacino has an undisputed reputation in the film industry. The actor's talent has outweighed any concerns about Al Pacino's height with leading roles in blockbusters like 'The Godfather' series, 'Scarface', and 'Scent of a Woman'.

Shorter actors like Al Pacino have continually shown that talent outweighs their physical attributes, whereas taller actors like Arnold Schwarzenegger, who stands at 6 ft 2 in (188 cm), initially faced skepticism about their acting.

Al Pacino's height was a factor in casting of Michael Corleone in 'The Godfather'

Al Pacino's Michael Corleone is no doubt outstanding in the infamous movie 'The Godfather' by creator Francis Ford Coppola and has turned into a cult classic. 

However, Paramount Studios Head Robert Evans once countered that Al Pacino is too short to play the major character in 'The Godfather' and that Francis Ford Coppola cannot cast him. Evans genuinely believed that Al Pacino's height presented a challenge.

According to Vanity Fair, the executive allegedly advised Coppola, "A runt will not play Michael."

But Pacino feels no animosity toward the late, iconic producer. During the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival reunion for 'The Godfather,' he remarked, "That’s sorta true" about Evans' comment about his height. 

Coppola, however, claimed to Deadline in 2020 that Al Pacino's general appearance, rather than his height, was the main reason the studio didn't think he was the suitable choice for the character of Michael.

Al Pacino’s height in comparison with his ex-partners

There's no doubt Al Pacino has had a slew of high-profile relationships throughout his career, from Meital Dohan to Noor Alfallah.

However, his first and foremost official partner, Jill Clayburgh, measured 5 ft 8 in (173 cm), making her one to two inches taller than Al Pacino.

Al Pacino's second ex-partner, Tuesday Weld, is certainly shorter than the actor, standing at 5 ft 3 in (160 cm). 

When it comes to comparing height, one of the actor's most talked about ex-partners, Meital Dohan, is 5 ft 1 in (155 cm) tall, making her around five inches shorter than Al Pacino.

On the other hand, the Swiss actress and ex-partner of Pacino Marthe Keller was 5 ft 8 in (173 cm).

Actress Diane Keaton and Pacino first became acquainted on the filming of 'The Godfather' in 1971. Due to Keaton's height of 5 ft 7 in (170 cm), Al Pacino didn't appear shorter when they stood together.

'National Lampoon's Vacation' actress Beverly D’Angelo, who the actor dated between 1997 and 2003, is 5 ft 2 in (157 cm) tall, making her around four inches shorter than Al Pacino. 

The actor was also in a relationship with Argentine actor Lucila Sola, also known as Lucila Polak, from 2008 to 2018, and her height is said to be around 5 ft 9 in (175 cm).

His most recent girlfriend, Noor Alfallah, stands at 5 ft 5 in (165 cm), making her an inch shorter than Al Pacino. 

Who is taller: Al Pacino or Robert De Niro?

'The Irishman' actor Robert De Niro stands at 5 ft 10 in (178 cm), making him three to four inches taller than Al Pacino, who stands between 5 ft 6 in and 5 ft 7 in (168-170 cm). Both actors have been friends for a long time. 

What is Al Pacino's net worth? 

As of August 2023, Al Pacino has a net worth of $120 million, as per Marca. Pacino is a well-known actor and director who is largely recognized as one of the best performers in the history of Hollywood and as a major figure in the entertainment industry.