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Robert De Niro
Active Hollywood / American Cinema
- FromGreenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
- Based inNew York City and Gardiner, New York, United States
- Age83 years
- Active1963–present
- Updated
Robert De Niro Biography Information
- Real Name: Robert Anthony De Niro Jr.
- Screen Name: Robert De Niro
- Date of Birth: August 17, 1943
- Date of Death: Alive
- Profession: Actor, Film Director, Film Producer, Entrepreneur
- Debut Film: Encounter (short film, 1965) / The Wedding Party (filmed 1963, released 1969)
- Known Moniker: Master of Method Acting, Bobby Milk (childhood nickname)
Robert De Niro Family Member Name
- Father: Robert De Niro Sr. (Abstract expressionist painter)
- Mother: Virginia Admiral (Painter and poet)
- Spouses / Partners: Diahnne Abbott (m. 1976, div. 1988), Toukie Smith (partner 1988–1996), Grace Hightower (m. 1997, div. 2018), Tiffany Chen (partner 2021–present)
- Children: Drena De Niro (adopted daughter), Raphael De Niro, Julian Henry De Niro, Aaron Kendrick De Niro, Elliot De Niro, Helen Grace De Niro, Gia Virginia Chen De Niro
Robert De Niro Education
- School Education: PS 41 (Greenwich Village), Elisabeth Irwin High School, High School of Music & Art, McBurney School, Rhodes Preparatory School
- Acting & Conservatory Education: HB Studio, Stella Adler Conservatory, Lee Strasberg Actors Studio
Robert De Niro Career Highlight
| Year | Milestone / Film Name | Significance |
| 1973 | Mean Streets | Breakthrough first major collaboration with director Martin Scorsese |
| 1974 | The Godfather Part II | Portrayed young Vito Corleone, winning his first Academy Award |
| 1976 | Taxi Driver | Iconic performance as Travis Bickle defining 1970s American cinema |
| 1978 | The Deer Hunter | Acclaimed Vietnam War drama earning Best Actor Oscar nomination |
| 1980 | Raging Bull | Transformative portrayal of Jake LaMotta winning Academy Award for Best Actor |
| 1984 | Once Upon a Time in America | Starred in Sergio Leone’s celebrated epic crime drama |
| 1989 | TriBeCa Productions | Co-founded film production company alongside Jane Rosenthal |
| 1990 | Goodfellas | Reunited with Scorsese in one of the most influential mob films ever made |
| 1993 | A Bronx Tale | Feature directorial debut, starring as Lorenzo Anello |
| 1994 | Nobu Hospitality | Co-founded the global luxury restaurant and hotel chain |
| 1995 | Heat | First direct on-screen dramatic showdown with Al Pacino |
| 2000 | Meet the Parents | Massive commercial comedy hit playing ex-CIA father Jack Byrnes |
| 2002 | Tribeca Film Festival | Co-founded the festival to revitalize Lower Manhattan after 9/11 |
| 2019 | The Irishman | Reunited with Scorsese, Pesci, and Pacino in an Oscar-nominated epic |
| 2023 | Killers of the Flower Moon | Critical triumph as William King Hale, earning his 8th acting Oscar nomination |
Robert De Niro Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
| 1974 | National Society of Film Critics | Best Supporting Actor | NSFC Award | Mean Streets | Won |
| 1975 | Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Oscar | The Godfather Part II | Won |
| 1977 | Academy Awards | Best Actor | Oscar | Taxi Driver | Nominated |
| 1977 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Golden Globe | Taxi Driver | Nominated |
| 1977 | BAFTA Awards | Most Promising Newcomer | BAFTA Film Award | The Godfather Part II | Nominated |
| 1978 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | Golden Globe | New York, New York | Nominated |
| 1979 | Academy Awards | Best Actor | Oscar | The Deer Hunter | Nominated |
| 1979 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Golden Globe | The Deer Hunter | Nominated |
| 1980 | BAFTA Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | BAFTA Film Award | The Deer Hunter | Nominated |
| 1981 | Academy Awards | Best Actor | Oscar | Raging Bull | Won |
| 1981 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Golden Globe | Raging Bull | Won |
| 1982 | BAFTA Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | BAFTA Film Award | Raging Bull | Nominated |
| 1984 | BAFTA Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | BAFTA Film Award | The King of Comedy | Nominated |
| 1989 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | Golden Globe | Midnight Run | Nominated |
| 1991 | Academy Awards | Best Actor | Oscar | Awakenings | Nominated |
| 1991 | BAFTA Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | BAFTA Film Award | Goodfellas | Nominated |
| 1992 | Academy Awards | Best Actor | Oscar | Cape Fear | Nominated |
| 1992 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Golden Globe | Cape Fear | Nominated |
| 1993 | Venice International Film Festival | Lifetime Achievement | Golden Lion Honorary Award | N/A | Won |
| 2000 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | Golden Globe | Analyze This | Nominated |
| 2001 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | Golden Globe | Meet the Parents | Nominated |
| 2003 | American Film Institute | Lifetime Achievement | AFI Life Achievement Award | N/A | Won |
| 2011 | Golden Globe Awards | Lifetime Achievement | Cecil B. DeMille Award | N/A | Won |
| 2013 | Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Oscar | Silver Linings Playbook | Nominated |
| 2016 | Presidential Honors (USA) | Civilian Honor | Presidential Medal of Freedom | N/A | Won |
| 2018 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie | Primetime Emmy | The Wizard of Lies | Nominated |
| 2020 | Academy Awards | Best Picture (Producer) | Oscar | The Irishman | Nominated |
| 2020 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Lifetime Achievement | SAG Life Achievement Award | N/A | Won |
| 2024 | Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Oscar | Killers of the Flower Moon | Nominated |
| 2024 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | Golden Globe | Killers of the Flower Moon | Nominated |
| 2024 | BAFTA Awards | Best Supporting Actor | BAFTA Film Award | Killers of the Flower Moon | Nominated |
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About Robert De Niro
How many Oscars has Robert De Niro won?
He has won 2 Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor for The Godfather Part II (1974) and Best Actor for Raging Bull (1980).
What is Robert De Niro's most famous movie line?
His improvised quote "You talkin' to me?" as Travis Bickle in Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver (1976) is widely regarded as one of cinema's most famous lines.
What major business ventures did Robert De Niro co-found?
Beyond film production (TriBeCa Productions), he co-founded the Tribeca Film Festival in 2002 and the global luxury sushi and hotel empire Nobu Hospitality.
How many films have Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese made together?
They have collaborated on 10 feature films: Mean Streets, Taxi Driver, New York, New York, Raging Bull, The King of Comedy, Goodfellas, Cape Fear, Casino, The Irishman, and Killers of the Flower Moon.
How many children does Robert De Niro have?
He is a father to 7 children: Drena, Raphael, Julian, Aaron, Elliot, Helen Grace, and Gia Virginia.
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