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Robert De Niro turned 80! Here are 10 of his best performances!

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2023-08-19 11:10:11

The Godfather Part II (1974)

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De Niro won an Oscar for his role as the young Vito Corleone, delivering a powerful performance alongside that of Al Pacino in The Godfather Part II. This masterpiece of cinema is by Francis Ford Coppola.

Cab Driver (1976)

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De Niro played Travis Bickle, a mentally unstable Vietnam War veteran, in Taxi Driver. This iconic film was directed by Martin Scorsese.

The Deer Hunter (1978)

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De Niro delivered a memorable performance as Michael Vronsky in Michael Cimino's acclaimed war drama The Deer Hunter.

Raging Bull (1980)

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De Niro won a Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of boxer Jake LaMotta in Raging Bull. This biographical drama was directed by Martin Scorsese.

Goodfellas (1990)

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He played James "Jimmy" Conway in Goodfellas. This classic gangster film was also directed by Martin Scorsese.

Awakenings (1990)

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The actor starred alongside Robin Williams in Penny Marshall's Awakenings. This drama is based on a true story about a doctor's attempts to help catatonic patients.

Cape Fear (1991)

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De Niro played Max Cady, a menacing ex-convict, in Cape Fear. This psychological thriller was directed by Martin Scorsese.

Heat (1995)

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De Niro shared the screen with Al Pacino in Heat. This unforgettable crime drama is directed by Michael Mann.

Casino (1995)

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De Niro once again collaborated with Scorsese to play Sam "Ace" Rothstein, a casino executive on the edge of his seat, in the film Casino.

Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

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De Niro showed his versatility in this comedy-drama, earning an Oscar nomination for his supporting role in Silver Linings Playbook. The film is by David O. Russell.