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Robert De Niro

American actor (born 1943)
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Robert De Niro was born on August 17, 1943, in New York City[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]. He holds citizenship in both the United States and Italy. His educational background includes studies at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, Little Red School House and Elisabeth Irwin High School, and HB Studio[13].

He is the father of five children: Drena De Niro, Raphael De Niro, Elliot De Niro, Julian De Niro, and Airyn De Niro[12]. Over his career, he has received numerous accolades, including the Academy Award for Best Actor, the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, the Donostia Award, the Theatre World Special Award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and Kennedy Center Honors, along with two additional awards.

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Manhattan[9]
  • Father: Robert De Niro Sr.[10]
  • Mother: Virginia Admiral[11]
  • Child: Drena De Niro[12], Raphael De Niro[13], Elliot De Niro[14], Julian De Niro[15], Airyn De Niro[16]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[17], Italy[18]
  • Native language: English[19]
  • Ethnic group: Italian Americans[20]
  • Occupation: producer[21], film producer[22], director[23], film director[24]
  • Position held: President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[25]
  • Educated at: Stella Adler Studio of Acting[26], Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute[27], Little Red School House and Elisabeth Irwin High School[28], HB Studio[29], P.S. 41[30], Rhodes Preparatory School[31]
  • Award received: Donostia Award[32], Academy Award for Best Actor[33], Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[34], Theatre World Special Award[35], Presidential Medal of Freedom[36], Kennedy Center Honors[37], AFI Life Achievement Award[38], Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[39], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[40], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[41], Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award[42], Golden Lion[43], Knight of the Legion of Honour[44], Global Citizen Awards[45]
  • Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[46], Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro[47]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholicism[48]
  • Sex or gender: male[49]
  • Commons category: Robert De Niro[50]
  • Unmarried partner: Toukie Smith[51]
  • Archives at: Harry Ransom Center[52]
  • Residence: Marbletown[53], Gardiner[54]

Why It Matters

Robert De Niro has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

He has been cited as an influence by Thiago Lacerda[57], an actor[58], b. 1978[59], of Brazil[60].

Works attributed to him include You talkin' to me?[61], a quotation[62].

FAQs

Where was Robert De Niro born?

Robert De Niro's place of birth was New York City[2].

Who were Robert De Niro's parents?

Robert De Niro's father was Robert De Niro Sr.[10]. Robert De Niro's mother was Virginia Admiral[11].

What did Robert De Niro do for work?

Robert De Niro worked as a film actor[3], voice actor[4], television producer[5], stage actor[6], and actor[7].

Where did Robert De Niro go to school?

Robert De Niro was educated at Stella Adler Studio of Acting[26], Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute[27], Little Red School House and Elisabeth Irwin High School[28], and HB Studio[29].

What awards did Robert De Niro receive?

Honors received include Donostia Award[32], Academy Award for Best Actor[33], Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[34], and Theatre World Special Award[35].

Who did Robert De Niro influence?

Robert De Niro has been cited as an influence by Thiago Lacerda[57].

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  35. [36] ↑ . President Obama Names Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. whitehouse.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [55] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  7. 13w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  10. 14w ago · R. Bardghji · 2026-07-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  11. 14w ago · R. Bardghji · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  20. 22w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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