Al Pacino receives prestigious lifetime achievement award from actors union

Al Pacino will receive the top lifetime achievement honor from the actors union.

Hollywood star Al Pacino will receive the highest honor from the actors union at a ceremony in Los Angeles. The union announced the tribute to recognize his extensive contributions to cinema throughout his decades-long career. The accolade will be presented during the annual Actor Awards gala.

• The ceremonyThe event is scheduled to take place on Feb. 28 in Los Angeles.
• The backgroundThe recipient has earned nine Academy Award nominations over his long career.