Where is Robert De Niro from?
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USA
A legend of cinema.
💡 Did you know? De Niro grew up in New York the son of two artists and became a star through his work with Martin Scorsese.
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Which director is he tied to?
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Martin Scorsese
Taxi Driver, Goodfellas.
💡 Did you know? De Niro and Scorsese worked together again and again over half a century: from „Taxi Driver“ to „The Irishman“.
What is De Niro famous for?
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preparation for roles
He gained or lost much weight.
💡 Did you know? De Niro is an extremist of Method acting, for „Taxi Driver“ he got a real cab licence, for „The Godfather Part II“ he learned Sicilian dialect.
For which film did he gain a lot of weight?
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Raging Bull
As an ageing boxer.
💡 Did you know? For the boxing film „Raging Bull“, De Niro put on over 25 kilos to play the aged, bloated boxer and won the Oscar.
How many Oscars did De Niro win?
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two
A defining figure of New Hollywood.
💡 Did you know? De Niro won his first Oscar as the young Vito Corleone in „The Godfather Part II“: in Italian, as the role required.
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Which actor is shown here?
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Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro is a US actor who became a legend through his films with Martin Scorsese and his uncompromising preparation.
💡 Did you know? For „Raging Bull“ he gained over 25 kilos to portray the aged boxer convincingly.
In which year was Robert De Niro born?
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1943
Born: 17 August 1943 in New York City
Where was Robert De Niro born?
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New York City
Born: 17 August 1943 in New York City
In which field does Robert De Niro work?
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Acting
What is Robert De Niro's origin?
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American
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