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• Robert De Niro is an American film actor who has appeared in well known films such as Hide and Seek and Meet the Parents. De Niro founded the production company Tribeca Film Center in 1989.

  On February 26, 2009, the New York Post reported Robert DeNiro may be joining Leonardo DiCaprio and Joe Pesci in an upcoming heist movie.New York Post [http://www.nypost.com/seven/02262009/gossip/pagesix/talking_shop_156939.htm Talking Shop (February 26, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Actor, director and producer
  2. Born: August 17, 1943
  3. Birthname: Robert Mario De Niro, Jr.
  4. Nickname: Bobby Milk
  5. Birthplace: New York City, New York
  6. Frequent collaborator with director Martin Scorsese
  7. Gained over 60 pounds for his role in Raging Bull
  8. Good friends with Joe Pesci
  9. Had surgery for prostate cancer in December 2003
  10. Spouse: Grace Hightower
  11. Ex-wife: Diahnne Abbot
  12. Children: Elliot De Niro, Raphael De Niro, Drena De Niro, Julian Henry De Niro and Aaron Kendrick De Niro
  13. Appears in first episode of Late Night with Jimmy FallonNewsweek: [http://www.newsweek.com/id/186840 Midnight Madness:
  14. Jimmy Fallon prepares for the late-night wars (February 27, 2009)

• Prostitution Ring

  In February of 1998, De Niro was questioned by a French magistrate over a prostitution ring. A prostitute reportedly gave De Niro's name which led to the questioning. He denied any involvement with the ring and said he would never return to France.Times Online: I'm not an acting legend (June 22, 2008)

• Acting Career

  De Niro made his acting debut in the 1963 film The Wedding Party. He gained notoriety with his role in the film Bang the Drum Slowly in 1973. From there, he went on to appear in Mean Streets, The Godfather Part II, Goodfellas and Casino. His more recent films include Analyze That, Meet the Fockers, Hide and Seek and What Just Happened?.

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