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)
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.http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/film/article4170946.ece<ref>
Acting Career
De Niro made his acting debut in the 1963 film The Wedding Party. He caught the attention of fans and producers 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?. In 2011, De Niro received the Cecille B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award at the Golden Globe ceremony.http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2010/12/14/golden-globe-nominations-announced-de-niro-to-receive-award/
Quotes
"At this point in my career, I don't have to deal with audition rejections. So I get my rejection from other things. My children can make me feel rejected. They can humble you pretty quick."— Robert De Nirohttp://www.esquire.com/features/what-ive-learned/ESQ0103-JAN_DENIRO
"Movies are hard work. The public doesn't see that. The critics don't see it. But they're a lot of work. A lot of work."—Robert De Nirohttp://www.esquire.com/features/what-ive-learned/ESQ0103-JAN_DENIRO
Robert De Niro Timeline (Selected Work)
1973: Bang the Drum Slowly
1974: The Godfather Part II
1976: Taxi Driver
1980: Raging Bull
1990: Goodfellas
2000: Meet The Parents
2006: The Good Shepherd
2007: Stardust
2008: Righteous Kill
2009: Everybody's Fine
2010: Little Fockers
2011: The Killer Elite (post production)
2011: Limitless (post production)
2011: Manuale d'amore 3 (post production)
2011: New Year's Eve (post production)
2013: Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (announced)http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000134/maindetails
Interview With De Niro
Robert DeNiro talks about consulting Scorcese while he was directing "The Good Shepherd". He talks about sending him multiples versions and how he would give him advice that was more like what a teacher would give, to "figure it out". De Niro was unsure and worried about which way to go with the movie. He would like to make more movies with him.
