Robert De Niro Biography, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Wiki & More

Robert De Niro is an acclaimed American actor, director, and producer, born on August 17, 1943, in New York City. Known for his intense and transformative performances, he has starred in iconic films such as Taxi Driver, The Godfather Part II, Raging Bull, and Goodfellas. De Niro has won two Academy Awards, one for Best Supporting Actor in The Godfather Part II (1974) and another for Best Actor in Raging Bull (1980). With a career spanning over six decades, he is regarded as one of the greatest actors of all time. Outside of acting, he has directed films like A Bronx Tale and The Good Shepherd. De Niro is also involved in various charitable endeavors and is known for his outspoken political views.

Robert De Niro: Biography Overview

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Robert Anthony De Niro Jr.
Date of Birth	August 17, 1943
Age	81 years (as of 2025)
Place of Birth	New York City, New York, USA
Nationality	American
Occupation	Actor, Producer, Director
Years Active	1963–present
Net Worth	$500 million (approx.)
Spouse(s)	Grace Hightower (m. 1997; divorced in 2018), Diahnne Abbott (m. 1976–1988)
Children	6 (Raphael, Drena, Julian, Aaron, Elliot, Helen)
Famous For	“Taxi Driver,” “The Godfather,” “Raging Bull,” “Goodfellas,” “Meet the Fockers”

Physical Attributes

Attribute	Details
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	160 lbs (73 kg)
Hair Color	Salt and Pepper (formerly dark brown)
Eye Color	Brown

Family and Personal Life

Attribute	Details
Father	Robert De Niro Sr. (Abstract Expressionist painter)
Mother	Virginia Admiral (Painter and educator)
Siblings	1 sister, Elizabeth De Niro
Early Life	Raised in Manhattan, Robert was exposed to the arts and acting early on, attending the Stella Adler Conservatory and Lee Strasberg Institute.

Career Highlights

Attribute	Details
Debut Film	“The Wedding Party” (1963)
First Academy Award	Best Supporting Actor for “The Godfather: Part II” (1974)
Second Academy Award	Best Actor for “Raging Bull” (1980)
Major Films	“The Godfather,” “Taxi Driver,” “Raging Bull,” “Goodfellas,” “Heat,” “The Irishman”
Director’s Work	Directed “A Bronx Tale” (1993) and “The Good Shepherd” (2006)

Awards and Recognition

Award	Year	Film/Contribution
Academy Awards	1975, 1981	Best Supporting Actor (“The Godfather Part II”), Best Actor (“Raging Bull”)
Golden Globe Awards	1974, 1981, 1991, 2007	Best Actor (“Raging Bull”), Best Supporting Actor (“Silver Linings Playbook”)
BAFTA Awards	1991, 2006	Best Actor in a Leading Role (“The Godfather Part II”), Best Supporting Actor (“The Irishman”)
Primetime Emmy Awards	1999, 2017	Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries (“The Wizard of Lies”)

Personal Interests

Attribute	Details
Philanthropy	Robert De Niro is involved with the “Robin Hood Foundation” and other charitable organizations.
Hobbies/Interests	Art, music, and family time are a significant part of his life.
Political Views	Known for his liberal views, De Niro has been vocal about political issues in the U.S.