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, and producer, considered one of the greatest of his generation. He has received numerous prestigious awards, including two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe, and lifetime achievement awards from AFI, the Kennedy Center, the Screen Actors Guild, and Cannes. He was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. De Niro's influence extends beyond acting, as he is also a film producer and restaurateur.
1973: Critical Acclaim for Bang the Drum Slowly and Mean Streets
In 1973, Robert De Niro's films "Bang the Drum Slowly" and "Mean Streets" received critical acclaim.
1974: Won Academy Award for The Godfather Part II
In 1974, De Niro won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as young Vito Corleone in "The Godfather Part II", becoming the first male to win for an Italian-language performance.
1974: Critical Acclaim for The Godfather Part II
In 1974, Robert De Niro's performance in "The Godfather Part II" was critically acclaimed.
1976: Critical Acclaim for Taxi Driver
In 1976, Robert De Niro's film "Taxi Driver" received critical acclaim.
1978: Critical Acclaim for The Deer Hunter
In 1978, Robert De Niro's film "The Deer Hunter" received critical acclaim.
1980: Won Academy Award for Raging Bull
In 1980, De Niro won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Jake LaMotta in the biopic drama "Raging Bull".
1980: Critical Acclaim for Raging Bull
In 1980, Robert De Niro's film "Raging Bull" received critical acclaim.
1983: Critical Acclaim for The King of Comedy
In 1983, Robert De Niro's film "The King of Comedy" received critical acclaim.
1984: Critical Acclaim for Once Upon a Time in America
In 1984, Robert De Niro's film "Once Upon a Time in America" received critical acclaim.
1985: Critical Acclaim for Brazil
In 1985, Robert De Niro's film "Brazil" received critical acclaim.
1986: Critical Acclaim for The Mission
In 1986, Robert De Niro's film "The Mission" received critical acclaim.
1988: Critical Acclaim for Midnight Run
In 1988, Robert De Niro's film "Midnight Run" received critical acclaim.
1990: Critical Acclaim for Goodfellas
In 1990, Robert De Niro's film "Goodfellas" received critical acclaim.
1997: Mean Streets Selected for Preservation
In 1997, "Mean Streets" was selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
1999: Starred in Analyze This and Flawless
In 1999, Robert De Niro ventured back into crime-comedy in Analyze This. In Flawless, De Niro appeared as a homophobic police officer.
2000: Critical Acclaim for Meet the Parents
In 2000, Robert De Niro's film "Meet the Parents" received critical acclaim.
December 2003: Prostate Cancer Surgery
In December 2003, Robert De Niro underwent surgery for prostate cancer at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
2009: Kennedy Center Honors
In 2009, Robert De Niro was announced as one of the Kennedy Center Honorees, recognized for his commitment to his characters and co-founding a major film festival. He was honored by Martin Scorsese and Meryl Streep at the event.
2011: Starred in Manuale d'amore 3, Killer Elite, Limitless, and New Year's Eve
In 2011, Robert De Niro starred in the Italian comedy Manuale d'amore 3. He also appeared in three other films: Killer Elite, Limitless, and New Year's Eve. De Niro was also appointed president of the jury for the 2011 Cannes Film Festival.
2012: Silver Linings Playbook Release
In 2012, Robert De Niro appeared in David O. Russell's romantic comedy "Silver Linings Playbook" as the father of Pat Solatano, earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He also served as executive producer for the television series NYC 22 in 2012.
2012: Critical Acclaim for Silver Linings Playbook
In 2012, Robert De Niro's film "Silver Linings Playbook" received critical acclaim.
2015: The Intern Release
In 2015, Robert De Niro starred in Nancy Meyers' comedy "The Intern" alongside Anne Hathaway, earning a Critics Choice Movie Awards nomination for Best Actor in a Comedy.
2016: Presidential Medal of Freedom
In 2016, Robert De Niro received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama, who acknowledged De Niro's personal impact on him.
2017: The Wizard of Lies Release
In 2017, Robert De Niro starred as Bernie Madoff in Barry Levinson's HBO film "The Wizard of Lies", earning a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
2019: Saturday Night Live and When They See Us Emmy Nominations
In 2019, Robert De Niro portrayed Robert Mueller on "Saturday Night Live", earning an Emmy nomination. He also received an Emmy nomination for his work as a producer on "When They See Us" for Netflix.
2019: Critical Acclaim for The Irishman
In 2019, Robert De Niro's film "The Irishman" received critical acclaim.
2023: Films Inducted into National Film Registry
As of 2023, six of De Niro's films have been inducted into the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
2023: Killers of the Flower Moon Release
In 2023, Robert De Niro played William King Hale in "Killers of the Flower Moon", directed by Martin Scorsese, earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
2023: Critical Acclaim for Killers of the Flower Moon
In 2023, Robert De Niro's film "Killers of the Flower Moon" received critical acclaim.
2024: Leadership Award Withdrawn
In 2024, Robert De Niro was to receive a leadership award from the National Association of Broadcasters, but it was withdrawn following his criticism of Donald Trump.
May 13, 2025: Honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival
On May 13, 2025, Robert De Niro received the Honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, celebrating his five-decade career in cinema.
May 2025: Cannes Film Festival Honorary Palme d'Or
In May 2025, Robert De Niro received the Cannes Film Festival's Honorary Palme d'Or.
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