Robert De Niro's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Robert De Niro.

Robert De Niro is a highly acclaimed American actor, director, producer, and restaurateur. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential actors of his generation, he has received numerous awards, including two Academy Awards and a Golden Globe. De Niro's contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors such as the AFI Life Achievement Award, Kennedy Center Honors, Cecil B. DeMille Award, Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, marking him as a significant figure in the world of cinema.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

1980: Raging Bull Release

In 1980, Robert De Niro starred in "Raging Bull", his fourth collaboration with Martin Scorsese, where he portrayed Jake LaMotta, an Italian-American middleweight boxer. The film received critical acclaim, earning De Niro praise for his realistic portrayal and an Academy Award nomination.

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July 1987: President of the Jury at the 15th Moscow International Film Festival

In July 1987, Robert De Niro traveled to Russia to serve as president of the jury at the 15th Moscow International Film Festival.

1987: Minor Film Roles and Moscow Film Festival

In 1987, Robert De Niro played Louis Cyphre in "Angel Heart" and Al Capone in "The Untouchables", also in July 1987, he served as president of the jury at the 15th Moscow International Film Festival.

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1999: Roles in 'Analyze This' and 'Flawless'

In 1999, Robert De Niro starred in Analyze This as an insecure mob boss and in Flawless as a homophobic police officer.

December 2003: Undergoing Surgery for Prostate Cancer

In December 2003, Robert De Niro underwent surgery for prostate cancer at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

2007: AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies List

In 2007, the American Film Institute ranked Goodfellas as the 92nd-greatest American film of all time.

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2009: Kennedy Center Honoree

In 2009, Robert De Niro was announced as one of the Kennedy Center Honorees. Martin Scorsese and Meryl Streep honored him at the event.

2011: Starring in 'Manuale d'amore 3', 'Killer Elite', 'Limitless', and 'New Year's Eve', appointed president of the jury for the 2011 Cannes Film Festival

In 2011, Robert De Niro starred in Manuale d'amore 3, Killer Elite, Limitless, and New Year's Eve. In 2011, De Niro was also appointed president of the jury for the 2011 Cannes Film Festival.

2015: Starring in The Intern

In 2015, Robert De Niro starred in Nancy Meyers' comedy The Intern alongside Anne Hathaway. His performance earned him a Critics Choice Movie Awards nomination for Best Actor in a Comedy.

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2016: Presidential Medal of Freedom

In 2016, Robert De Niro received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama.

2017: Starring as Bernie Madoff in The Wizard of Lies

In 2017, Robert De Niro starred as Bernie Madoff in Barry Levinson's HBO film The Wizard of Lies, which earned him critical acclaim and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

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2019: Portrayal of Robert Mueller on Saturday Night Live and Emmy Nomination

In 2019, Robert De Niro earned acclaim for portraying Robert Mueller on Saturday Night Live, receiving an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series. He also received another Emmy nomination for his work as a producer on When They See Us.

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2023: Starring in Killers of the Flower Moon

In 2023, Robert De Niro played William King Hale in Killers of the Flower Moon, directed by Martin Scorsese. For the role, he received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor nomination.

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