Robert De Niro has four grandchildren- Leandro, Nicholas, Ella, and Alexandria.
Robert De Niro is an American actor and film producer who was born on August 17, 1943, in New York City. He is considered to be one of the greatest and most influential actors in the industry. He attended the High School of Music & Art in New York City and has had a remarkable career spanning over six decades, known for iconic roles in films like "Taxi Driver," "Raging Bull," and "The Godfather Part II.” He has received multiple awards, like the Oscars and multiple Golden Globes, for his stellar performances.
Who are Robert De Niro’s children and grandchildren?
Robert De Niro has a large and diverse family. He has seven children, including Drena De Niro, Raphael De Niro, Julian De Niro, Aaron De Niro, Elliot De Niro, Helen Grace De Niro, and Gia Virginia Chen De Niro. His children are from various relationships, with some being adopted and others born through surrogacy.
He also has four grandchildren, with three of them coming from his son Raphael and one from his daughter Drena. His oldest grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, who was the son of Drena and her ex-partner Carlos, unfortunately passed away. His other grandchildren are the children of Raphael and his ex-wife Claudine, who are Nicholas, Ella, and Alexandria.
What awards has Robert De Niro won?
Robert De Niro has been honoured with prestigious awards throughout his career, including two Academy Awards. He won the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in "The Godfather Part II" in 1974 and the Best Actor award for "Raging Bull" in 1980. Additionally, he has received recognition from the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) and the Golden Globe Awards for his outstanding performances in films like "Raging Bull" and "Cape Fear."
He has also garnered a multitude of nominations for prestigious awards, including Best Actor nominations for his roles in "Taxi Driver" (1976), "The Deer Hunter" (1978), and "Awakenings" (1991), as well as a nomination for Best Supporting Actor in "Silver Linings Playbook" (2013). His film "The Irishman" also received a nomination for Best Picture in 2020. His performance in “Killers of the Flower Moon" has earned him a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards in 2024.
Additionally, at the Golden Globe Awards, De Niro has been nominated for various categories over the years, including Best Actor in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy and Best Actor in a Motion Picture—Drama. His work has also been recognised within the British industry, with BAFTA nominations such as Best Film Newcomer for "The Godfather Part II" (1976) and Best Actor in a Leading Role for "Taxi Driver" (1977). His more recent projects, like "The Irishman" and "Killers of the Flower Moon," have also received BAFTA nominations.
FAQs on Robert De Niro
A. Robert De Niro's parents were of mixed ethnicity. His father, Robert De Niro Sr., was of half-Irish and half-Italian descent, while his mother, Virginia Admiral, had Dutch, English, French, and German ancestry.
A. Robert De Niro's ethnicity is a blend of Italian, Irish, German, Dutch, English, French Huguenot, Scottish, and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish descent.
A. Robert De Niro's height is 5 feet, 9 inches (175.3 cm).
A. Robert De Niro is a Leo.
A. Robert De Niro was born in Greenwich Village, New York City.
