Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro, Jr. (born August 17, 1943 in New York City) is an acclaimed American film actor.

Related Topics:
August 17 - 1943 - New York City - American - Actor

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

De Niro is commonly regarded as one of the finest actors of his generation, being noted for his method acting and his enduring collaboration with the director Martin Scorsese. Praised for his commitment to his roles, De Niro gained 60 pounds (27 kg) and learned how to box for his portrayal of Jake LaMotta in Raging Bull, ground his teeth for Cape Fear, and learned to play the saxophone for New York, New York.

Related Topics:
Method acting - Director - Martin Scorsese - Pounds - Kg - Jake LaMotta - Raging Bull - Cape Fear - Saxophone - New York, New York

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

De Niro is considered a skilled observer of physical tics and details, and is an intense perfectionist.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~