Robert De Niro, born on August 17, 1943, in New York City, is a distinguished American actor and film producer renowned for his extensive and influential career in cinema. Celebrated for his versatility and dedication to his craft, De Niro has delivered numerous iconic performances that have left an indelible mark on the film industry.
Career Highlights:
- Academy Awards: De Niro has received multiple Academy Award nominations and wins. He won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor as Vito Corleone in The Godfather Part II (1974) and secured the Best Actor award for his portrayal of Jake LaMotta in Raging Bull (1980). He has also been nominated for his roles in Taxi Driver (1976), The Deer Hunter (1978), Awakenings (1990), Cape Fear (1991), Silver Linings Playbook (2012), and Killers of the Flower Moon (2023).
- Notable Films: Throughout his career, De Niro has been part of several critically acclaimed films, including:
- Mean Streets (1973)
- Taxi Driver (1976)
- The Deer Hunter (1978)
- Raging Bull (1980)
- The King of Comedy (1983)
- Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
- Goodfellas (1990)
- Casino (1995)
- Heat (1995)
- Meet the Parents (2000)
- Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
- The Irishman (2019)
- Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
Recent Developments:
- “The Alto Knights”: In the upcoming gangster film The Alto Knights, De Niro takes on dual roles as Italian-American mob bosses Frank Costello and Vito Genovese. The film is set to open in cinemas on March 21, 2025.
- Real Estate Transaction: Grace Hightower, De Niro’s ex-wife, has sold their Central Park West apartment for $18 million, slightly less than its 2006 purchase price. The sale was finalized on March 5, 2025.
Accolades and Honors:
- De Niro has received numerous awards, including the AFI Life Achievement Award (2003), the Kennedy Center Honors (2009), the Cecil B. DeMille Award (2011), and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award (2019). In 2016, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama.