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Robert De Niro Biography

Birth Name:
Robert De Niro Jr.
Birth Place:
New York, New York, United States
Profession
Actor, director, producer

Fast Facts

  • Dropped out of high school to begin studying acting with Stella Adler
  • Had a bit part in the daytime soap Search for Tomorrow
  • Gained 60 pounds for his Oscar-winning turn as Jake LaMotta in 1980's Raging Bull
  • He and Marlon Brando are the only two actors to win an Oscar for playing the same character: Vito Corleone in The Godfather and The Godfather, Part II
  • Recognized at the 32nd annual Kennedy Center Honors, along with Mel Brooks, Bruce Springsteen, Dave Brubeck and Grace Bumbry
  • Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama in 2016

Awards

  • 2020Producers Guild Awards-David L. Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television: nominated
  • 2020Producers Guild Awards-Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures: nominated
  • 2019Emmy-Outstanding Limited Series: nominated
  • 2019Oscar-Best Motion Picture of the Year: nominated
  • 2019Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2019Critics' Choice Awards-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2017Emmy-Outstanding Television Movie: nominated
  • 2017Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie: nominated
  • 2013Critics' Choice Movie Awards-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2012Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2012Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2012Detroit Film Critics Society-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 2012Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2007Berlin Film Festival-Silver Bear for an Outstanding Artistic Contribution: winner
  • 2001Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
  • 2000Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
  • 1996Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1992Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 1992David di Donatello Awards-Best Foreign Actor: nominated
  • 1991BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1991Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1990Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1990New York Film Critics Circle-Best Actor: winner
  • 1989Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
  • 1984BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actor: nominated
  • 1982BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actor: nominated
  • 1981Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: winner
  • 1980New York Film Critics Circle-Best Actor: winner
  • 1980National Board of Review-Best Actor: winner
  • 1980BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actor: nominated
  • 1980Los Angeles Film Critics Association-Best Actor: winner
  • 1980Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: winner
  • 1979Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 1978Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1978Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
  • 1977Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 1977BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actor: nominated
  • 1976National Society of Film Critics-Best Actor: winner
  • 1976Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1976Los Angeles Film Critics Association-Best Actor: winner
  • 1976BAFTA Film Awards-Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles: nominated
  • 1976New York Film Critics Circle-Best Actor: winner
  • 1973New York Film Critics Circle-Best Supporting Actor: winner

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