Robert De Niro is 83 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 17 August 1943.
American actor of Taxi Driver and Goodfellas who won Oscars for The Godfather Part II and Raging Bull
Did you know?To prepare for his role in Cape Fear, he reportedly paid a dentist to sharpen his teeth for a more menacing appearance.
Quick facts
Date of birth17 August 1943
Age83
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceNew York City, United States
Occupationfilm actor, voice actor, television producer
Editor's Take:
Robert De Niro is one of the great screen actors of his generation. He grew up in Little Italy in New York, the son of two painters. His long partnership with Martin Scorsese produced Mean Streets, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and Goodfellas. He won an Oscar for playing the young Vito Corleone in The Godfather Part II, speaking mostly Sicilian. He won a second for Raging Bull, gaining around 60 pounds for the role. Later he showed a gift for comedy in Meet the Parents. He co-founded the Tribeca Film Festival.
Key Milestones
1974: The Godfather Part II – first Oscar
1976: Taxi Driver – "You talkin' to me?"
1980: Raging Bull – Best Actor Oscar
1990: Goodfellas – Scorsese
Robert Anthony De Niro ( də NEER-roh; Italian:; born August 17, 1943) is an American actor and producer.
