The world has had several famous people over the years however when it comes to creating iconic figures, the 1970s were a strong decade. New stars lit up the silver and television screens and the airways, bringing us some of the greatest and most brilliant performers of our time.

Of recent decades, the 1970s were probably the most experimental—in fashion, film, television, music, and culture as a whole.

Alfredo James "Al" 'Pacino established himself as a film actor during one of cinema's most vibrant decades, the 1970s, and has become an enduring and iconic figure in the world of American movies. He was born April 25, 1940 in Manhattan, New York City, to Italian-American parents, Rose (nee Gerardi) and Sal Pacino .

The 1970s is a decade remembered for a slew of "disaster" movies and McQueen starred in arguably the biggest of the time, The Towering Inferno (1974). He shared equal top billing with Paul Newman and an impressive line-up of co-stars including Fred Astaire , Robert Vaughn and Faye Dunaway .

The 1970s were a vibrant and transformative period that you might recall or have heard of for its distinctive fusion of music, fashion, and pop culture. This decade introduced a roster of personalities who reshaped the entertainment industry and became icons.