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.