Facts about Robert De Niro
- Robert De Niro is an American actor, director, and producer.
- De Niro was born in New York City on August 17, 1943.
- His astrological sign: Leo.
- Parents: Virginia Admiral and Robert De Niro, Sr.
- De Niro's parents divorced when he was 3 years old.
- Robert De Niro is widely considered one of the greatest actors of his generation.
- Robert De Niro's height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m).
- De Niro dropped out of high school at age 16 to pursue acting.
- De Niro won the Oscar for "Best Actor in a Supporting Role" for his work in The Godfather: Part II (1974) and for "Best Actor in a Leading Role" for Raging Bull (1980).
- Both Robert De Niro and Marlon Brando won Academy Awards for playing the same role; Don Vito Corleone. It is the only time in Oscar history that this has happened.
- Limo drivers in L.A. joke about his less than generous tips by referring to him as "No Dinero" (No Money).
- Was inducted into the Italian-American Hall of Fame in 2002.
- De Niro shares a birthday with Sean Penn.
- De Niro is left handed.