Robert De Niro – Biography
Full Name: Robert Anthony De Niro Jr.
Date of Birth: August 17, 1943
Place of Birth: New York City, USA
Occupation: Actor, Producer, Director
Years Active: 1963–present
Early Life & Education
Robert De Niro was born in Manhattan, New York City, to artists Robert De Niro Sr. and Virginia Admiral. His parents separated when he was young. Raised in the Little Italy neighborhood, he developed a love for acting early on and attended acting schools such as Stella Adler Conservatory and Lee Strasberg’s Actors Studio, where he learned method acting.
Career Breakthrough & Rise to Fame
De Niro started his career in the 1960s with small film roles but gained recognition with Bang the Drum Slowly (1973). His breakthrough came when he played the young Vito Corleone in The Godfather Part II (1974), winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
His collaborations with director Martin Scorsese resulted in some of the most iconic performances in cinema history.
Major Movies & Achievements
1970s (Breakthrough Era)
- Mean Streets (1973) – Johnny Boy
- The Godfather Part II (1974) – Won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor
- Taxi Driver (1976) – “You talking to me?” scene became legendary
- The Deer Hunter (1978) – Academy Award-nominated performance
1980s (Becoming a Hollywood Icon)
- Raging Bull (1980) – Won an Oscar for Best Actor
- The King of Comedy (1982) – Rupert Pupkin
- Once Upon a Time in America (1984) – David “Noodles” Aaronson
- The Untouchables (1987) – Played Al Capone
- Midnight Run (1988) – Showcased his comedy skills
1990s (Gangster Classics & Versatility)
- Goodfellas (1990) – One of the greatest mob movies ever
- Cape Fear (1991) – Oscar-nominated role as a terrifying villain
- A Bronx Tale (1993) – De Niro’s directorial debut
- Casino (1995) – Another Scorsese classic
- Heat (1995) – Iconic face-off with Al Pacino
- Jackie Brown (1997) – Quentin Tarantino collaboration
- Analyze This (1999) – Gangster comedy
2000s (Legendary Status & Comedy Success)
- Meet the Parents (2000) – Huge comedy hit
- The Score (2001) – Worked with Marlon Brando
- Gangs of New York (2002) – Collaboration with Scorsese again
- Meet the Fockers (2004) – Another comedy success
- The Good Shepherd (2006) – Directed and starred in the CIA thriller
2010s – 2020s (Modern Classics & New Scorsese Films)
- Silver Linings Playbook (2012) – Oscar-nominated performance
- The Irishman (2019) – Scorsese’s Netflix epic
- Joker (2019) – Played a talk show host in the Oscar-winning film
- Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) – Another Scorsese epic
Awards & Honors
✅ Academy Awards (Oscars)
- Won Best Supporting Actor – The Godfather Part II (1974)
- Won Best Actor – Raging Bull (1980)
- Nominated 7 more times, including Taxi Driver, Cape Fear, and Silver Linings Playbook
✅ Golden Globe Awards (2 Wins)
- Raging Bull (1981) – Best Actor
- Cecil B. DeMille Award (Lifetime Achievement, 2011)
✅ BAFTA Awards (Nominated)
- The Irishman (2020)
✅ Presidential Medal of Freedom (2016)
- Awarded by President Barack Obama for contributions to film
✅ AFI Life Achievement Award (2003)
- Recognized as a cinema legend
✅ Hollywood Walk of Fame Star (1993)
Personal Life
De Niro has been married twice and has seven children. He is known for his private nature, strong political views, and involvement in various businesses, including co-founding the Tribeca Film Festival.
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS :
YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMSSTwFUpHg&pp=ygUZUm9iZXJ0IERlIE5pcm8gbGlmZSBzdG9yeQ%3D%3D
INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/robertdenirodaily/?hl=en
FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/groups/51483531168/
