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Robert De Niro Biography (One of the Best and Most Eccentric Actors of His Generation)

Birthday: August 17, 1943 (Leo)

Born In: Greenwich Village, New York, United States

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Artistically endowed with exceptional acting talent and impressive personality, Robert De Niro is a stellar actor who needs no introduction of sorts. Fans adore him for his impeccable style, while critics admire and adulate him for his extraordinary passion towards acting. The actor who rose to fame with ‘Bang the Drum’ and ‘Mean Streets’ has had an upward and escalating career ever since, delivering one hit performance after the other. A seasoned character actor, he is applauded and commended by one and all for his meticulous approach that he takes towards acting and his aim for achieving precision and excellence in every role he dons. What is interesting to note is that unlike his colleagues and counterparts, he has shown no signs of taking it slow till date, with the recent release of ‘Silver Lining Playback’ being a testimony to the same. He is one of the best known method actors of Hollywood today who employs even the extremes of tactic to give richness, reliability and tangibility to his characters to elicit the best performance out of himself. In his career that has spanned over five decades and still going strong, he has done various genres of movies, right from, action, romantic, thriller and comedy. This Academy Award winning actor has also donned the hat of a director twice, for the movies, ‘A Bronx Tale’ and ‘The Good Shepherd’. To know more about his life and profile, read on.

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Birthday: August 17, 1943 (Leo)

Born In: Greenwich Village, New York, United States

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Also Known As: Robert Anthony De Niro Jr.

Age: 82 Years, 82 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Grace Hightower (m. 1997), Diahnne Abbott (m. 1976–1988)

father: Robert De Niro Sr.

mother: Virginia Admiral

children: Aaron Kendrick De Niro, Drena De Niro, Elliot De Niro, Helen Grace De Niro, Julian Henry De Niro, Raphael De Niro

Born Country: United States

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Height: 5'10" (178 cm), 5'10" Males

Ancestry: Dutch American, German American, British American, Irish American, French American, Italian American

Notable Alumni: Stella Adler Studio Of Acting

U.S. State: New Yorkers

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education: Stella Adler Studio Of Acting

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  What are some famous Robert De Niro movies?

  Some famous Robert De Niro movies include "Taxi Driver," "Goodfellas," "Raging Bull," "The Godfather Part II," and "Heat."
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  Has Robert De Niro ever won an Oscar for Best Actor?

  Yes, Robert De Niro has won two Oscars for Best Actor for his performances in "Raging Bull" and "The Godfather Part II."
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  Is Robert De Niro Italian?

  Yes, Robert De Niro is of Italian descent. His father was of Italian and Irish descent, and his mother was of Dutch, English, French, and German ancestry.
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  Did Robert De Niro direct any movies?

  Yes, Robert De Niro has directed several movies, including "A Bronx Tale," "The Good Shepherd," and "The Bronx Bull."
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  What is Robert De Niro's iconic catchphrase?

  One of Robert De Niro's iconic catchphrases is "You talkin' to me?" from the movie "Taxi Driver."

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Robert De Niro was born on August 17, 1943, to Robert De Niro, Sr. and Virginia Holton Admiral in Greenwich Village, New York City. His father was an abstract expressionist painter and sculptor, AND his mother was a poet and painter by profession.

His parents separated when he was three years old, and he was thereafter taken care of by his mother. However, his father remained in contact with young Niro and played an influential role in his upbringing.He attained his preliminary education from PS 41, Elisabeth Irwin High School and Little Red School House. His first stint at acting was for a school play, ‘The Wizard of Oz’, wherein he played the character of Cowardly Lion. This debut on stage paved way for his future course of life.He enrolled at McBurney School for completing high school studies but later switched to Rhodes Preparatory School. However, he dropped out from both of them and started to pursue a career in acting. He took up acting course at Stella Adler Conservatory and later at Lee Strasberg's Actors Studio.Continue Reading Below