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 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.

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

1999: Starred in "Analyze This" and "Flawless"

In 1999, Robert De Niro starred in "Analyze This" as an insecure mob boss and also appeared 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.

2006: Directed "The Good Shepherd" and voiced Emperor Sifrat XVI in "Arthur and the Invisibles"

In 2006, Robert De Niro directed his second film, "The Good Shepherd", a spy thriller, and voiced the character Emperor Sifrat XVI in "Arthur and the Invisibles".

2009: Kennedy Center Honors

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

In 2011, Robert De Niro starred in the Italian comedy "Manuale d'amore 3" and also appeared in "Killer Elite", "Limitless", and "New Year's Eve". 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 in The Intern won him a nomination from the Critics Choice Movie Awards for Best Actor in a Comedy.

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2016: Receiving the 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. His performance earned him critical praise and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

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2019: Portraying Robert Mueller on Saturday Night Live

In 2019, Robert De Niro portrayed Robert Mueller on Saturday Night Live, earning him an Emmy nomination. He also received another Emmy nomination for his work as a producer on Ava DuVernay's When They See Us.

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2023: Acting in Killers of the Flower Moon

In 2023, Robert De Niro played William King Hale in Killers of the Flower Moon, directed by Scorsese and adapted from the book of the same name. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for the role.

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2024: Withdrawal of leadership award from the National Association of Broadcasters

In 2024, Robert De Niro was due to receive a leadership award from the National Association of Broadcasters, but the honor was withdrawn following his criticism of Donald Trump.