15 Best Al Pacino Movies of All Time
5. Angels in America (2003)
"Angels in America" is a critically acclaimed 2003 miniseries adapted from Tony Kushner's award-winning plays. The series focuses on social, sexual, religious issues, and the AIDS crisis in 1980s America.
Featuring a star-studded cast, Al Pacino portrayed the controversial lawyer Roy Cohn. Other notable actors included Meryl Streep, Emma Thompson, Patrick Wilson, and Mary-Louise Parker. Directed by Mike Nichols, the miniseries achieved outstanding success in both viewership and recognition.
The series received numerous accolades, making history at the 56th Primetime Emmy Awards. It swept every major eligible category and won all four acting categories. This remarkable achievement has only been matched by a few programs since.