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, film 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, a Golden Globe Award, and 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.

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

1976: Taxi Driver Nomination

In 1976, De Niro was Oscar-nominated for his performance in Taxi Driver.

1990: Awakenings Nomination

In 1990, De Niro was Oscar-nominated for his performance in Awakenings.

1991: Cape Fear Nomination

In 1991, De Niro was Oscar-nominated for his performance in Cape Fear.

December 2003: Prostate Cancer Surgery

In December 2003, De Niro underwent surgery for prostate cancer.

2003: AFI Life Achievement Award

In 2003, De Niro was honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award.

2009: Kennedy Center Honoree

In 2009, De Niro was announced as one of the Kennedy Center Honorees.

2011: Cecil B. DeMille Award

In 2011, De Niro was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award.

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

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

2012: Silver Linings Playbook

In 2012, De Niro appeared in Silver Linings Playbook as the father of Pat Solatano. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Supporting Actor for De Niro.

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2015: The Intern

In 2015, De Niro starred in Nancy Meyers' comedy The Intern alongside Anne Hathaway, receiving positive reviews and a Critics Choice Movie Awards nomination.

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2016: Presidential Medal of Freedom

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

2019: The Irishman Nomination

In 2019, De Niro earned a nomination for Best Picture for producing The Irishman.

2019: Joker and The Irishman

In 2019, De Niro played Murray Franklin in Joker and reunited with Martin Scorsese for The Irishman, receiving critical acclaim.

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2019: Saturday Night Live and When They See Us

In 2019, De Niro portrayed Robert Mueller on Saturday Night Live and received Emmy nominations for his performance and for producing When They See Us.

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2019: Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award

In 2019, De Niro was honored with the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award.

2023: Killers of the Flower Moon Nomination

In 2023, De Niro earned a nomination for his performance in Killers of the Flower Moon.

2024: National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Award Withdrawn

In 2024, De Niro was due to receive a leadership award from the National Association of Broadcasters, before the honour was withdrawn following De Niro's criticism of Donald Trump outside the former President's criminal trial in New York.