The versatility and skill of Robert De Niro’s acting ability puts him the elite of all-time Hollywood actors. Not only can De Niro act in any film genre, he has also been known to learn skills in order to deliver a genuine performance (ex. in the film New York, New York he learned to play the saxophone). Similar to his role model Marlon Brando, De Niro applies the method acting style and will go as far as to dress and walk like the character he is portraying (TubiViral, 2021). Much of De Niro’s optima species of acting can be seen in the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s where he has delivered memorable performances that will continue to garner praise by critics and viewers alike.
| Number of Films: 135 |
| Memorable Roles Heat (1995) Cape Fear (1991) GoodFellas (1990) Raging Bull (1980) The Deer Hunter (1978) Taxi Driver (1976) |
| Films In the Hollywood Half-time Database Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) The Irishman (2019) The Good Shepherd (2007) Jackie Brown (1997) Heat (1995) Casino (1995) Once Upon a Time in America (1984) The Deer Hunter (1978) New York, New York (1977) 1900 (1976) The Godfather Part II (1974) |





| Academy Awards (8) |
| 2013- Best Supporting Actor (Nominated- Silver Linings Playbook) 1992- Best Leading Actor (Nominated- Cape Fear) 1991- Best Leading Actor (Nominated- Awakenings) 1981- Best Leading Actor (Winner- Raging Bull) 1979- Best Leading Actor (Nominated- The Deer Hunter) 1977- Best Leading Actor (Nominated- Taxi Driver) 1975- Best Supporting Actor (Winner– The Godfather Part II) ***Also nominated in 2020 for Best Picture (The Irishman) |
| Golden Globes Awards (10) |
| 2018- Best Actor in a Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television (Nominated- The Wizard of Lies) 2011-Cecil B. DeMille Award 2001- Best Comedy or Musical Actor in a Motion Picture (Nominated- Meet the Parents) 2000- Best Comedy or Musical Actor in a Motion Picture (Nominated- Analyze This) 1992- Best Drama Actor in a Motion Picture (Nominated- Cape Fear) 1989- Best Comedy or Musical Actor in a Motion Picture (Nominated- Midnight Run) 1981- Best Drama Actor in a Motion Picture (Winner- Raging Bull) 1979- Best Drama Actor in a Motion Picture (Nominated- The Deer Hunter) 1978- Best Comedy or Musical Actor in a Motion Picture (Nominated- New York, New York) 1977- Best Drama Actor in a Motion Picture (Nominated- Taxi Driver) |
| British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards (7) |
| 1991- Best Actor (Nominated- GoodFellas) 1984- Best Actor (Nominated- The King of Comedy) 1982- Best Actor (Nominated- Raging Bull) 1980- Best Actor (Nominated- The Deer Hunter) 1977- Best Actor (Nominated- Taxi Driver) 1976- Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles (Nominated- The Godfather Part II) ***Also nominated in 2020 for Best Picture (The Irishman) |
Return To The Top (XY) Actors of Hollywood All-time
Works Cited
TubiViral. (2021 May 2). Robert De Niro on Acting – Michael Parkinson Interview 1981 [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUQEiJBRN-Q
All image screenshots taken from https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000134/?ref_=nmmi_mi_nm
Signature screenshot taken from https://www.psacard.com/autographfacts/entertainment/robert-de-niro/1486


