Robert De Niro
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- Robert De Niro: An acclaimed American film actor, born in 1943, renowned for his intense method acting and frequent portrayals of complex, often tough or volatile characters.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Robert De Niro won an Academy Award for his role in 'Raging Bull'.
- Many consider Robert De Niro's performance in 'Taxi Driver' to be iconic.
- The film festival honored Robert De Niro for his lifetime contribution to cinema.
Advanced Usage
- "De Niro-esque": (informal adjective) describing a performance or demeanor characterized by the intense, brooding, or morally complex qualities associated with Robert De Niro's famous roles.
- The young actor gave a De Niro-esque performance, full of quiet intensity.
Variants and Related Words
- De Niro (n): A common shortened reference to the actor.
- De Niro is a founding member of the Tribeca Film Festival.
Synonyms
- Thespian: (formal) an actor, especially one of great skill.
- Method actor: an actor who utilizes method acting techniques, for which De Niro is famous.
Related Phrases
- To do a De Niro: (informal idiom) to deliver a performance with extreme dedication and immersion, often involving physical transformation or deep character study, inspired by the actor's process.
- For this role, he really did a De Niro, learning the dialect and gaining twenty pounds.
Noun
- United States film actor who frequently plays tough characters (born 1943)