Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro
Robert Anthony De Nirois an American actor and a producer who has starred in over 100 films. He was cast as the young Vito Corleone in the 1974 film The Godfather Part II, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. His longtime collaboration with director Martin Scorsese earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Jake La Motta in the 1980 film Raging Bull. He received the AFI Life Achievement Award in...
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth17 August 1943
CityNew York City, NY
truth reality way
There is only one way to gain access to the truth and that is to not expect anything.
creative acting benefits
Sometimes if you have financial restraints, it's a benefit. It forces you to come up with a more creative way.
badass talking hell
You talking to me? You talking to me? Then who the hell else are you talking to - you talking to me? Well, I'm the only one here.
relationship sex differences
'What's the difference between sex and love?' Hmm. That's a good question. Hey, you interviewed Al Pacino. How'd he answer that?'
long people want
I always say people can call me anything they want as long as they don't call me late for supper.
strength character long
I don't get into these long-winded heavy discussions about character - do we do this or that or what. At the end of the day, what you gotta do is just go out there and do it.
directors chosen
The director respects what they've hired you for and chosen you for: to do the part and respect what you're doing.
suffering ifs
If you don't co-operate you're gonna suffer from fistophobia.
relevant draws
You draw on whatever’s relevant to the part you’re playing. It makes it more personal.
heat
I will not hesitate. Not for a second.
heat feels walks
Don't let yourself get attached to anything you are not willing to walk out on in 30 seconds flat if you feel the heat around the corner.
drama character home
When you make a movie, everyone should leave their own personal problems at home. When they start bringing those to set, filming can be very difficult... You don't need any extra drama. Put the drama into the story, in the characters.
money play gambling
In the casino, the cardinal rule is to keep them playing and to keep them coming back. The longer they play, the more they lose, and in the end, we get it all...
writing years want
Write down everything you want to do with your life and then spend the next 25 years doing them.