Say hello to my little friend - Sonny Scott?

Al Pacino considered changing his name to "Sonny Scott" when he started acting.

Say hello to my little friend - Sonny Scott?

Al Pacino considered changing his name to "Sonny Scott" when he started acting.

The 74-year-old star was advised to alter his moniker when he began working in the movie industry because any stars with an "ethnic name" had to change them.

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