American actor and producer, two-time Academy Award winner whose collaborations with Martin Scorsese define a major strand of New Hollywood cinema.
Background
Born in Greenwich Village, New York, the son of artists, De Niro studied with Stella Adler and Lee Strasberg before being cast in Brian De Palma’s early films.
Career
He played young Vito Corleone in “The Godfather Part II,” then began an enduring collaboration with Martin Scorsese on “Mean Streets,” “Taxi Driver,” “Raging Bull,” “The King of Comedy,” “Goodfellas,” “Casino,” and “The Irishman.” He has continued in comedies including the “Meet the Parents” trilogy and produced through Tribeca Productions.
Style
De Niro became identified with intense physical and accent preparation — most famously gaining and losing weight for “Raging Bull” — and his repeated work with Scorsese remains a touchstone of modern screen acting.
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