Does Robert De Niro speak Italian?

Last Modified May 26, 2023 08:13 GMT
Does Robert De Niro speak Italian?
Source: Screengrab from the series The Wizard of Lies

Yes, Robert De Niro can speak the Italian language.

Robert De Niro has always been proud of his Italian heritage; in fact, his great-grandparents were natives of the southern Italian region of Molise. He was awarded the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his performance in The Godfather II, where he spoke the Sicilian dialect for which he is notoriously known.

However, his command of the Italian language is debatable. According to some reports, Robert De Niro learned Italian as an adult to honor his father and cultural heritage, though the information is not verifiable. One of the most renowned actors of all time, Robert De Niro, has had a career spanning more than five decades. He is renowned for his nuanced and intense performances, frequently taking on characters who are troubled and complex.

De Niro has proven to be incredibly versatile throughout his career. She consequently accepted a variety of roles in dramas, comedies, and thrillers. “The Godfather II,” “Raging Bull," and “Mean Streets,” among other critically acclaimed films, made him a household name.

Does Robert De Niro speak French?

There is no concrete proof that Robert De Niro speaks French, despite online rumors to the contrary. The actor's mother, Virginia Admiral, who is of English, Dutch, and French descent but was born and raised in the US, may be the origin of this rumor.

However, there is little reason to think that De Niro speaks French because a video of him speaking in English during a French TV interview dispels this notion.

Although Virginia's father was English, French, and Dutch and had French ancestry, it is unclear how "French" she actually was. Given that English and Italian were far more useful on a daily basis than French, Robert Jr., who was born in New York and raised primarily in Little Italy, would have had little reason to learn the language.

Source: Screengrab from the movie Mad Dog and Glory

What notable films do Robert De Niro star in?

The following are some notable films in which Robert De Niro has appeared:

  • Mean Streets (1973)

  • The Godfather Part II (1974)

  • Taxi Driver (1976)

  • 1900 (1976)

  • The Deer Hunter (1978)

  • Raging Bull (1980)

  • The King of Comedy (1982)

  • Once Upon a Time in America (1984)

  • Brazil (1985)

  • The Mission (1986)

  • Goodfellas (1990)

  • Awakenings (1990)

  • Cape Fear (1991)

  • A Bronx Tale (1993)

  • This Boy's Life (1993)

  • Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994)

  • Heat (1995)

  • Casino (1995)

  • Jackie Brown (1997)

  • Wag the Dog (1997)

  • Analyze This (1999)

  • Meet the Parents (2000)

  • Meet the Fockers (2004)

  • The Good Shepherd (2006)

  • Midnight Run (1988)

  • Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

  • The Intern (2015)

  • The Irishman (2019)

  • Joker (2019)

  • The War with Grandpa (2020)

  • Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)

De Niro, who is also well-known for his television work, played Bernie Madoff in the 2017 HBO film "The Wizard of Lies," for which he received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie.

What notable films do Robert De Niro star in?
Source: Screengrab from the movie The Family

He received additional Emmy nominations for producing the Netflix original series "When They See Us" (2019) and portraying Robert Mueller on "Saturday Night Live."

What is the net worth of Robert De Niro?

Robert De Niro’s estimated net worth is $500 million as of May 2023. When he and his ex-wife, Grace Hightower, went through a contentious divorce in 2018, his net worth was made public.

De Niro's annual earnings from his films and dividends total close to $300 million. Additionally, Robert De Niro earns hundreds of millions of dollars from his properties and restaurants in New York. The Nobu restaurant and hotel chain, which was co-founded by De Niro, is likely to be upgraded to the status of resorts. Currently, there are more than 50 Nobu locations spread across the globe.

However, the resort is currently the subject of criticism as a result of protests by Barbudans over the resort's planned construction on the island of Barbuda, which they claim violates the Barbuda Land Act.

FAQs

A. Yes, Robert De Niro speaks Italian because he was initially raised in New York City's Little Italy neighborhood.

A. The net worth of Robert De Niro is estimated to be $500 million as of May 2023.

A. No, there is no direct connection between him and the French language.

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