De Niro, Robert

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De Niro, duh NEER oh, Robert (1943-...), is an American motion-picture actor. He specializes in portraying characters who are neurotic, intense, and psychologically driven. De Niro received the 1980 Academy Award as best actor for his performance as boxer Jake LaMotta in Raging Bull. He won the 1974 Academy Award as best supporting actor for his portrayal of gangster boss Vito Corleone in The Godfather, Part II.

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