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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

Born in New York on August 17, 1943, Robert De Niro is one of the most memorable actors of his generation. Did your favorite film by this great actor make our list?

The Godfather Part II (1974)

Credit: Paramount Pictures

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)

Credit: Columbia Pictures

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)

Credit: Universal Pictures

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

Raging Bull (1980)

Credit: United Artists

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)

Credit: Warner Bros.

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

Awakenings (1990)

Credit: Columbia Pictures

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)

Credit: Universal Pictures

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

Heat (1995)

Credit: Warner Bros.

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

Casino (1995)

Credit: Universal Pictures

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.

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