Robert De Niro, who is thought of as one of the greatest actors of his time, was born in New York City in 1943 to two artists. He was trained at the Stella Adler Conservatory and the American Workshop. He first gained fame for his role in
Bang the Drum Slowly, but he gained his reputation as a volatile actor in
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I only go to Los Angles when I'm paid for it.
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Trivia:
Rarely does interviews and is known as one of the most ultra-private celebrities. He was the subject of a late 90s interview (and cover photo) for Esquire magazine. Most of the article focused on how guarded he is with his personal life, what few details are known about him, what rumors are speculated while only a minority of the article dealt with the actual interview itself...
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Trademark:
Often played characters that were prone to brutal violence and/or characters who were borderline psychotics.
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