How Robert De Niro Shaped the Future: A Legacy Timeline

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Robert De Niro

How the contributions of Robert De Niro continue to shape the world today.

Robert De Niro is an acclaimed American actor and producer, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential actors of his generation. His distinguished career is marked by numerous awards, including two Academy Awards and a Golden Globe. He has also received nominations for several BAFTA and Emmy Awards. De Niro's contributions to the film industry have been recognized with prestigious honors such as the AFI Life Achievement Award, Kennedy Center Honors, Cecil B. DeMille Award, Presidential Medal of Freedom, Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, and the Honorary Palme d'Or.

1977: Newsweek remark on Robert De Niro

In 1977, Newsweek remarked that Robert De Niro "gives you the shock of becoming, of a metamorphosis that can be thrilling, moving, or frightening."

1984: Release of Bananarama's fan song "Robert De Niro's Waiting..."

In 1984, Bananarama's fan song "Robert De Niro's Waiting..." reached the third place of the UK Singles Chart.

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2006: Donation of film-related materials to the Harry Ransom Center

In 2006, Robert De Niro donated his collection of film-related materials to the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin.

2009: Opening of De Niro's collection at the Harry Ransom Center

In 2009, Robert De Niro's collection of film-related materials opened to the public at the Harry Ransom Center.

2022: Six films inducted into the U.S. National Film Registry

As of 2022, six of Robert De Niro's films have been inducted into the U.S. National Film Registry.