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Also Known As
Robert Anthony De Niro, Jr.
Born
August 17, 1943 (age 81) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors
Presidential Medal of Freedom (2016) • Cecil B. DeMille Award (2011) • Kennedy Center Honors (2009) • Academy Award (1981) • Academy Award (1975) • Academy Award (1981): Actor in a Leading Role • Academy Award (1975): Actor in a Supporting Role • Cecil B. DeMille Award (2011) • Golden Globe Award (1981): Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Notable Works
“A Bronx Tale” • “The Good Shepherd”
Married To
Grace Hightower (1997–present) • Diahnne Abbott (1976–1988)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)
"Novecento" (1976) • "Mean Streets" (1973) • "Limitless" (2011) • "Backdraft" (1991) • "Killer Elite" (2011) • "Falling in Love" (1984) • "Raging Bull" (1980) • "The Wedding Party" (1969) • "The Intern" (2015) • "30 Rock" (2011) • "The Last Tycoon" (1976) • "Jennifer on My Mind" (1971) • "What Just Happened" (2008) • "The Godfather: A Novel for Television" (1977) • "The King of Comedy" (1982) • "The Family" (2013) • "The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle" (2000) • "Joker" (2019) • "Awakenings" (1990) • "Born to Win" (1971) • "Extras" (2006) • "Les cent et une nuits de Simon Cinéma" (1995) • "The Godfather: Part II" (1974) • "Being Flynn" (2012) • "Mistress" (1992) • "We're No Angels" (1989) • "Hide and Seek" (2005) • "True Confessions" (1981) • "Cop Land" (1997) • "Heat" (1995) • "Midnight Run" (1988) • "Guilty by Suspicion" (1991) • "15 Minutes" (2001) • "Stanley & Iris" (1990) • "New York, New York" (1977) • "Red Lights" (2012) • "A Bronx Tale" (1993) • "The Comedian" (2016) • "Hands of Stone" (2016) • "The Deer Hunter" (1978) • "Marvin's Room" (1996) • "Jacknife" (1989) • "Casino" (1995) • "The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight" (1971) • "Stone" (2010) • "The Untouchables" (1987) • "Taxi Driver" (1976) • "Frankenstein" (1994) • "Meet the Fockers" (2004) • "Stardust" (2007) • "Goodfellas" (1990) • "Mad Dog and Glory" (1993) • "Everybody's Fine" (2009) • "The Score" (2001) • "Wag the Dog" (1997) • "Last Vegas" (2013) • "Righteous Kill" (2008) • "Heist" (2015) • "Once Upon a Time in America" (1984) • "Greetings" (1968) • "Sleepers" (1996) • "Little Fockers" (2010) • "The Mission" (1986) • "City by the Sea" (2002) • "Angel Heart" (1987) • "Joy" (2015) • "The Big Wedding" (2013) • "The Bag Man" (2014) • "Hi, Mom!" (1970) • "Arthur and the Invisibles" (2006) • "Night and the City" (1992) • "Great Expectations" (1998) • "Bang the Drum Slowly" (1973) • "Machete" (2010) • "Sam's Song" (1969) • "Men of Honor" (2000) • "Freelancers" (2012) • "Meet the Parents" (2000) • "Showtime" (2002) • "Dirty Grandpa" (2016) • "The Good Shepherd" (2006) • "Cape Fear" (1991) • "Jackie Brown" (1997) • "Silver Linings Playbook" (2012) • "The Fan" (1996) • "The Irishman" (2019) • "Manuale d'am3re" (2011) • "This Boy's Life" (1993) • "The Bridge of San Luis Rey" (2004) • "Brazil" (1985) • "Bloody Mama" (1970) • "Killing Season" (2013) • "Grudge Match" (2013) • "New Year's Eve" (2011) • "Analyze That" (2002) • "Ronin" (1998) • "Shark Tale" (2004) • "Analyze This" (1999) • "Godsend" (2004) • "Flawless" (1999)
Movies/Tv Shows (Directed)
"The Good Shepherd" (2006) • "A Bronx Tale" (1993)
Top Questions
Where was Robert De Niro born?
Robert De Niro was born in New York City, New York, United States.
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Diahnne Abbott (1976–1988), Grace Hightower (1997–present)
When was Robert De Niro born?
Robert De Niro was born on August 17, 1943.
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