Robert De Niro
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Robert Anthony De Niro Jr.
Date of Birth: August 17, 1943
Place of Birth: New York City, USA
Height: 177 cm (5′10″)
Weight: 75 kg (165 lbs)
Religion: Raised Catholic, culturally non-practicing
Nationality: American
Ancestry: Italian (father’s side), Irish, Dutch, English, German, French
Languages: English, some Italian
Marital Status: Twice divorced — married Diahnne Abbott (1976–1988), Grace Hightower (1997–2018)
Children: 7 — Drena (b. 1971), Raphael (b. 1976), twins Julian & Aaron (b. 1995), Elliot (b. 1998), Helen Grace (b. 2011), Gia (b. 2023)
Occupation: Actor, Producer, Director, Entrepreneur
Education: Stella Adler Conservatory, Lee Strasberg’s Actors Studio
Net Worth: $500M+ (2025 estimate)
Total Social Followers: Not highly active on social media
Businesses: Co-founder of Nobu restaurant chain & Tribeca Film Festival
Notable Works: Taxi Driver, The Godfather Part II, Raging Bull, Goodfellas, Heat, The Irishman
Current Residence: New York City, USA
Number of Houses: Multiple (New York, upstate New York, Italy)
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Raised in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village and Little Italy.
- Parents were artists; his father was a painter and sculptor, his mother a poet and painter.
- Nicknamed “Bobby Milk” as a child due to his pale complexion.
- Studied acting at Stella Adler Conservatory and Lee Strasberg’s Actors Studio.
- Started performing on stage in his teens before transitioning to film.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 1973: Breakthrough with Mean Streets (Martin Scorsese).
- 1974: Won Academy Award for The Godfather Part II.
- 1976: Iconic role in Taxi Driver (“You talking to me?”).
- 1980: Won Oscar for Raging Bull.
- 1990s: Starred in Goodfellas, Casino, Heat.
- 2002: Co-founded Tribeca Film Festival to revitalize NYC post-9/11.
- 2019: Starred in The Irishman with Scorsese, Pacino, Pesci.
- 2023: Welcomed 7th child at age 79 with Tiffany Chen.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- 2× Academy Award Winner (The Godfather Part II, Raging Bull).
- Golden Globe Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards.
- Presidential Medal of Freedom (2016).
- AFI Life Achievement Award recipient.
- Recognized as one of the greatest actors of all time.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Co-founder of the Nobu restaurant chain with chef Nobu Matsuhisa.
- De Niro has dual citizenship: American and Italian.
- Known for intense “method acting” and dramatic physical transformations.
- Owns multiple restaurants and hotels worldwide.
- Close collaborator with Martin Scorsese on more than 10 films.
- Famously gained 60 lbs for Raging Bull.
- Starred in both crime dramas and comedies like Meet the Parents.
- His Tribeca Film Festival has become one of the world’s most important festivals.
- Fluent in multiple dialects for roles, learned Sicilian for The Godfather Part II.
- Maintains a quiet and private lifestyle outside acting.
- Fathered 7 children with 4 different women.
- Invested in real estate and hospitality businesses.
- Appeared in Joker (2019) alongside Joaquin Phoenix.
- Serves as a political activist and outspoken critic of Donald Trump.
- Received Kennedy Center Honors in 2009.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Robert De Niro born and how old is he?
He was born on August 17, 1943; he is years old as of 2025.
How many children does Robert De Niro have?
He has seven children: Drena (b. 1971), Raphael (b. 1976), twins Julian & Aaron (b. 1995), Elliot (b. 1998), Helen Grace (b. 2011), and Gia (b. 2023).
How many times has Robert De Niro been married?
Twice — to Diahnne Abbott (1976–1988) and Grace Hightower (1997–2018).
What is Robert De Niro’s net worth?
Estimated at $500M+ (2025).
What is Robert De Niro’s ancestry?
Italian, Irish, Dutch, English, German, and French descent.
What was his breakout film?
Mean Streets (1973) with Martin Scorsese.
What awards has he won?
2 Academy Awards, Golden Globes, BAFTAs, SAG Awards, Presidential Medal of Freedom.
What businesses does he own?
Nobu restaurant chain, Tribeca Film Festival, restaurants, and hotels.
What languages does he speak?
English and some Italian.
What is his height and weight?
177 cm (5′10″), 75 kg (165 lbs).
What are his most famous films?
Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Goodfellas, Casino, The Irishman.
Where does Robert De Niro live?
He resides in New York City and owns homes in upstate New York and Italy.
Has Robert De Niro done comedy?
Yes, he starred in comedies like Meet the Parents and Analyze This.
What festival did he co-found?
Tribeca Film Festival in 2002.
What is his most recent child’s name?
Gia, born in 2023 with partner Tiffany Chen.