Al Pacino and Ryan Gosling

Al Pacino and Ryan Gosling represent two very different generations of Hollywood, yet both built careers around memorable performances and strong screen presence. Pacino, born in 1940, became a defining figure of American cinema through The Godfather, Scarface, Heat and Scent of a Woman. Gosling, born in 1980, moved from child television performer to acclaimed leading man through The Notebook, Drive, La La Land, Barbie and Project Hail Mary. Their careers span different eras, genres and styles, making this a useful side-by-side profile.

Al Pacino and Ryan Gosling Quick Bio

Category	Al Pacino	Ryan Gosling
Full Name	Alfredo James Pacino	Ryan Thomas Gosling
Date of Birth	April 25, 1940	November 12, 1980
Estimated Net Worth	About $40 million	About $70 million
Age	86 years	45 years
Birthplace	New York City, USA	London, Ontario, Canada
Nationality	American	Canadian
Nickname	Al, Sonny	Ry
Profession	Actor, director, producer	Actor, musician, producer, filmmaker
Parents	Salvatore Pacino and Rose Gerardi	Thomas Ray Gosling and Donna Gosling
Siblings	Only child	Mandi Gosling, older sister
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)	About 6 ft 0½ in (1.84 m)
Weight	Around 70 kg, estimated	Around 78 kg, estimated
Hair Color	Dark brown, later gray	Blond/light brown
Eye Color	Brown	Blue
Marital Status	Never married	Long-term partner: Eva Mendes
Partner	Former relationships include Beverly D’Angelo, Lucila Polak and others	Eva Mendes
Children	4 — Julie, Anton, Olivia and Roman	2 — Esmeralda and Amada
Education	High School of Performing Arts; HB Studio; Actors Studio	Lester B. Pearson High School
Career Began	1960s theater; film career from 1969	1992
Years Active	1967–present	1992–present
Famous For	The Godfather, Scarface, Serpico, Heat, Scent of a Woman	The Notebook, Drive, La La Land, Blade Runner 2049, Barbie
Breakthrough Role	Michael Corleone in The Godfather	Noah Calhoun in The Notebook
Most Iconic Character	Michael Corleone	Ken in Barbie
Major Film Roles	The Godfather, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, Scarface, Heat, Scent of a Woman, The Irishman	The Notebook, Half Nelson, Drive, Crazy, Stupid, Love, La La Land, Blade Runner 2049, Barbie, Project Hail Mary
Academy Awards	1 Oscar win	3 Oscar nominations
Oscar-Winning Film	Scent of a Woman	No Oscar win
Golden Globe	4 wins	1 win
Tony Awards	2 wins	None
Primetime Emmy Awards	2 wins	Nominated
Major Acting Achievement	Triple Crown of Acting — Oscar, Emmy and Tony wins	Multiple Oscar nominations across drama, musical and comedy
Directorial Work	Looking for Richard (1996) and other projects	Lost River (2014)
Music Career	Acting and stage-focused career	Dead Man’s Bones musician
Signature Style	Intense, dramatic, emotionally charged performances	Quiet, understated, versatile and often restrained performances
Hobbies & Interests	Theater, Shakespeare, literature, acting	Music, guitar, filmmaking and creative arts
Instagram	No widely verified personal account	No widely verified official personal account
Major Career Era	1970s–present	2000s–present
Major Franchise/Series	The Godfather	Blade Runner; major studio films including Barbie
Notable Collaborators	Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro	Emma Stone, Nicolas Winding Refn, Damien Chazelle, Greta Gerwig
Theater Background	Extensive; central to his acting foundation	Primarily film and television
International Recognition	One of cinema’s most celebrated American actors	One of Canada’s most internationally recognized contemporary actors
Career Length	More than five decades	More than three decades
Current Career	Active actor with continuing film and stage work	*Active actor, producer and musician; starred in Project Hail Mary* (2026)**
Net Worth Source	Mainly acting, producing and directing; estimates vary considerably	Mainly film salaries, producing, music and other entertainment income
Overall Legacy	A defining figure of modern American acting and cinema	A versatile modern star known for moving between independent films and major blockbusters