Full Name: Robert Anthony De Niro Jr.
Birth Date: August 17, 1943
Place of Birth: New York City, USA
Occupation: Actor, Producer, Director
Nationality: American
Height:
5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
Education:
Manhattan a public elementary school Attended PS 41,
Went to Elisabeth Irwin
High School (part of the Little Red School House), but transferred to the
private McBurney School and then the private Rhodes Preparatory School.
Studied acting at the
Stella Adler Conservatory and the Lee Strasberg’s Actors Studio.
Family:
Parents: Robert De Niro Sr. (painter and sculptor) and Virginia Admiral (painter
and poet)
Spouses: Diahnne Abbott (m. 1976–1988), Grace Hightower
(m. 1997–2018)
Children: Raphael, Drena, Julian, Aaron, Elliot, and Helen Grace
Grandchildren: 4
Career:
His career began in the 1960s, and he gained early recognition with his role in "Bang the Drum Slowly" (1973). His collaborations with director Martin Scorsese, such as "Taxi Driver" (1976), "Raging Bull" (1980), and "Goodfellas" (1990), are iconic. De Niro won Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor for "The Godfather Part II" (1974) and Best Actor for "Raging Bull." He is also known for his roles in "The Deer Hunter" (1978), "Cape Fear" (1991), "Casino" (1995), "Heat" (1995), "Meet the Parents" (2000), and "Silver Linings Playbook" (2012). Besides acting, he has directed and produced several films, including "A Bronx Tale" (1993) and "The Good Shepherd" (2006).
Net Worth:
As of 2024, Robert De Niro's net worth is estimated to be around $500 million, accrued from his
extensive career in film, his production company Tribeca Productions, and his
involvement in the Tribeca Film Festival.