Robert De Niro is an American actor, producer, and director who has had a successful career in Hollywood for over five decades. He was born on August 17, 1943 in Manhattan, New York City, the son of Virginia Admiral and Robert De Niro Sr., both painters. De Niro was raised by his mother in Greenwich Village after his parents divorced when he was two years old. He attended the High School of Music and Art, where he discovered his passion for acting.
De Niro began his acting career in the 1960s with appearances in off-Broadway productions and small film roles. He gained widespread recognition for his role as the young Vito Corleone in the 1972 film "The Godfather: Part II," for which he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. This role established him as a leading actor in Hollywood and he went on to star in numerous critically acclaimed films throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
De Niro has had a long and varied career, with over 150 film credits to his name. Some of his most memorable roles include Travis Bickle in "Taxi Driver," Jake LaMotta in "Raging Bull," and Jimmy Conway in "Goodfellas." He has also played a wide range of characters in comedies such as "Analyze This" and "Meet the Parents," and has worked with some of the most renowned directors in the industry, including Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, and Quentin Tarantino.
In addition to his acting career, De Niro has also worked as a producer and director. He co-founded the Tribeca Film Festival in 2002, which has become one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world. He has also produced a number of successful films, including "A Bronx Tale" and "The Irishman."
De Niro has been nominated for numerous awards throughout his career and has won numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards for Best Actor for his performances in "Raging Bull" and "The Godfather: Part II." He has also been recognized with a lifetime achievement award at the Golden Globe Awards and has received numerous other awards and nominations for his work in film.
In addition to his film career, De Niro has also been involved in various charitable and humanitarian efforts. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Robin Hood Foundation, a charitable organization that aims to combat poverty in New York City, and has supported a number of other charitable causes over the years.
De Niro has been married twice and has six children. He was first married to Diahnne Abbott from 1976 to 1988 and has a son, Raphael, and a daughter, Drena, with her. He was married to Grace Hightower from 1997 to 2018 and has two sons, Elliot and Julian, with her. De Niro has four other children from previous relationships.
Throughout his career, De Niro has remained one of the most respected and influential actors in Hollywood. His dedication to his craft and his ability to transform himself into a wide range of characters have made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry and a enduring cultural icon.
De Niro's acting career began in the 1960s with appearances in off-Broadway productions and small film roles. He made his Broadway debut in 1964 in the play "The Man with the Golden Arm," and made his film debut in the same year in the film "Three Rooms in Manhattan." Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, De Niro became one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood, starring in a number of critically acclaimed films such as "The Godfather: Part II," "Taxi Driver," "The Deer Hunter," "Raging Bull," and "Goodfellas."
In the 1990s, De Niro continued to work on a variety of film projects, including the crime drama "Heat" and the comedy "Analyze This." He also played the lead role in the film "Cape Fear," a remake of the 1962 film of the same name. In the 2000s, De Niro appeared in a number of successful films, including "Meet the Parents," "Meet the Fockers," and "Little Fockers," as well as more dramatic roles in films such as "The Good Shepherd" and "The King of Comedy."
In addition to his acting career, De Niro has also worked as a producer and director. He co-founded the Tribeca Film Festival in 2002, which has become one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world. He has also produced a number of successful films, including "A Bronx Tale" and "The Irishman." De Niro made his directorial debut in 1993 with the film "A Bronx Tale," which he also produced and starred in.
De Niro has been nominated for numerous awards throughout his career and has won numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards for Best actor for his performances in "Raging Bull" and "The Godfather: Part II." He has also been recognized with a lifetime achievement award at the Golden Globe Awards and has received numerous other awards and nominations for his work in film.
In addition to his film career, De Niro has also been involved in various charitable and humanitarian efforts. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Robin Hood Foundation, a charitable organization that aims to combat poverty in New York City, and has supported a number of other charitable causes over the years.
De Niro has been married twice and has six children. He was first married to Diahnne Abbott from 1976 to 1988 and has a son, Raphael, and a daughter, Drena, with her. He was married to Grace Hightower from 1997 to 2018 and has two sons, Elliot and Julian, with her. De Niro has four other children from previous relationships.
Throughout his career, De Niro has remained one of the most respected and influential actors in Hollywood. His dedication to his craft and his ability to transform himself into a wide range of characters have made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry and a enduring cultural icon.