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De Niro

American  
[duh neer-oh] / də ˈnɪər oʊ /

noun

  1. Robert, born 1943, U.S. actor.


De Niro British  
/ də ˈnɪərəʊ /

noun

  1. 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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Antosca was a fan of both the original 1962 “Cape Fear” starring Robert Mitchum and Martin Scorsese’s 1991 remake starring Robert De Niro.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

Here, she discusses her secret to her 37-year-long creative partnership with De Niro, where she sees the film industry headed and the skin care brand she’s obsessed with.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 1, 2026

Rosenthal, 69, co-founded the Tribeca Festival alongside Robert De Niro in 2002, in the aftermath of 9/11, as a way to revitalize downtown Manhattan.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 1, 2026

The wacky 1994 film where Robert De Niro grunts his way through playing the Monster?

From Salon Mar. 8, 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

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