Robert De Niro: podcast appearances and interviews

Robert Anthony De Niro is an American actor and producer born on August 17, 1943. Recognized as one of the most influential and accomplished actors of his generation, he has received multiple accolades including two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and nominations for eight BAFTA Awards and four Emmy Awards. He was honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2003, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2009, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2011, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2019, and the Honorary Palme d'Or in 2025. De Niro studied acting at HB Studio, Stella Adler Conservatory, and Lee Strasberg's Actors Studio. He gained prominence with performances in films such as Mean Streets, Taxi Driver, The Deer Hunter, and Raging Bull. His portrayal of Vito Corleone in The Godfather Part II earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, making him the first male to win for an Italian-language performance. He later received an Oscar for portraying Jake LaMotta in Raging Bull and has been nominated for additional performances in various acclaimed films. De Niro's body of work spans dramatic roles in films like Goodfellas and Casino, as well as comedic performances in movies such as Midnight Run and the Meet the Parents series. In addition to acting, he directed and acted in films including A Bronx Tale and The Good Shepherd. He co-founded TriBeCa Productions and the Tribeca Film Festival with Jane Rosenthal, contributing significantly to American cinema. Several of his films are considered classics and have been recognized as culturally significant.