When I Knew Al: The Untold Story of Al Pacino

by Joan McCall and David Sheldon

Book Overview

A shared love of acting and common Bronx origins sparked the friendship between Al Pacino and acclaimed drama coach Ed De Leo. This candid and insightful memoir chronicles their divergent paths as Al... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1891799312
• ISBN13: 9781891799310
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Harbor House (GA)
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

HILARIOUSLY FUNNY!

A must read for both actors and non-actors!!! Pretty helpful for aspiring actors as well!

Check your kinks, leave your kooks at the door!

An engaging,tremendously written account of the lives of two actors. Ed DeLeo's journey through the acting world was full of mishaps and never reached the success level that he'd hoped for but it is fascinating nonetheless. Al Pacino should feel lucky to have known such a seasoned person as Ed DeLeo.

A Dynamic Blueprint For Today's Actor !

"As David Sheldon and Joan McCall point out in "When I Knew Al," Ed De Leo entered Al Pacino's life when Al was at an early crossroads bordering on success or failure. I studied acting with Ed. He took great pleasure in his student's successes in the industry, more so than his own. He was a natural born teacher. VEE GENTILE, former student of Ed De Leo and actor ("Two Bits," "Gettysburg").

Powerful and compelling

This book gives a rare insider look at the life of Al Pacino. The journey this books takes you on shows how the choices people make influence their careers. If you want to see how two people starting off in the same spot can go in completely different directions while still remaining friends, this book is for you! John Livesay Author The 7 Most Powerful Selling Secrets