De Niro

American

[duh neer-oh] / də ˈnɪər oʊ /

noun

Robert, born 1943, U.S. actor.

De Niro British

/ də ˈnɪərəʊ /

noun

Robert. born 1943, US film actor. His films include Taxi Driver (1976), Raging Bull (1980), GoodFellas (1990), Casino (1995), and Meet the Parents (2000)

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De Niro

She is set to appear in the comedy "Focker-in-Law" opposite Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro, which hits theaters in November.

From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026

He dined with his fellow jurors including Demi Moore and Chloé Zhao among the decorations of cinema memorabilia, including the boxing trunks worn by Robert De Niro in “Raging Bull.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026

The movie is the fourth installment in the “Meet the Parents” franchise starring Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026

Ford joins a list of seasoned actors who have received the award, including Jane Fonda, Barbra Streisand, Morgan Freeman and Robert De Niro.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2026

But I’m about 20 years younger than De Niro, and I don’t have an Oscar.

From Salon ● Feb. 27, 2026

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