Michael Corleone

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Appearances: The Godfather trilogy (1972-1990)Creator: Mario PuzoPerformer: Al PacinoDefining moment: Watch him steeling himself to kill Sollozzo and Capt. McCluskey in the restaurant – a journey to the dark side begins.Fascinating fact: Michael Corleone is a bit-part player in Puzo’s novel The Sicilian.Buy The Godfather now on Amazon

Michael Corleone is a fictional character and the main protagonist of Mario Puzo's 1969 novel, The Godfather. In the three Godfather films, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, Michael was portrayed by Al Pacino, for which he was twice-nominated for Academy Awards. Michael is the youngest son of Vito Corleone, a Sicilian immigrant who builds a Mafia empire. Upon his father's death, Michael succeeds him as the don of the Corleone crime family.

In June 2003, Michael Corleone was recognized as the 11th most iconic villain in film history by the American Film Institute, although some critics consider him to be a tragic hero.