PubTalkForum's Greatest Actor! - ROUND TWO: Al Pacino (1) vs. Kevin Spacey (4)

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PubTalkForum's Greatest Actor Tournament!
ROUND ONE: Al Pacino (1) vs. Kevin Spacey (4)



An immensely talented and respected actor who has chosen powerhouse role after powerhouse role across the decades, Al Pacino is well-regarded as one of the finest actors in film history.

FAMOUS ROLES
* = Earned Academy Award for Best Actor/Actress
~ = Earned Academy Award Nomination for Best Actor/Actress
^ = Earned Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor/Actress
# = Earned Academy Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actor/Actress

~Michael Corleone in THE GODFATHER PART II
~Serpico in SERPICO
Tony Montana in SCARFACE
Carlito in CARLITO’S WAY
*Lt. Colonel Frank Slade in SCENT OF A WOMAN
Lt. Vincent Hanna in HEAT
Lowel Bergman in THE INSIDER

Pacino was also nominated for Oscars for his work in THE GODFATHER, DOG DAY AFTERNOON, …AND JUSTICE FOR ALL, DICK TRACY and GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS.

IMDB Page: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000199/?ref_=nv_sr_1





One of few actors who has now carved out classic roles on both television and film, Kevin Spacey is a versatile, intense actor with a resume of characters sure to leave a lasting impression.

FAMOUS ROLES
* = Earned Academy Award for Best Actor/Actress
~ = Earned Academy Award Nomination for Best Actor/Actress
^ = Earned Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor/Actress
# = Earned Academy Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actor/Actress

^Verbal Kint in THE USUAL SUSPECTS
John Doe in SE7EN
Jack Vincennes in L.A. CONFIDENTIAL
*Lester Burnham in AMERICAN BEAUTY
Lex Luthor in SUPERMAN RETURNS
Frank Underwood in HOUSE OF CARDS

IMDB Page: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000228/?ref_=nv_sr_1




VOTE NOW!

[Kirbi]

Both reach the standard of being great actors, but Pacino also reaches pure greatness - he takes it.

Favourite performances by Al Pacino - Dog Day Afternoon, The Godfather

Favourite performances by Kevin Spacey - House of Cards, L.A. Confidential

[Hanley!]

I haven't seen some of Pacino's more notable works, but I've always preferred Spacey's work. I just love his body of work, I could name more great Spacey performances than those from just about any other actor. The Usual Suspects, K-Pax, American Beauty, House of Cards, Se7en, L.A Confidential, The Life of David Gale, etc. He's always been a favourite of mine.

[Kyle]

Gotta go with Pacino even if I love Spacey.