de niro

Thân thiện

Robert De Niro accepts an award on a theater stage.

Definition

Proper noun: * Robert De Niro: Refers specifically to the acclaimed American actor Robert De Niro, known for his intense method acting and frequent portrayals of complex, often tough or volatile characters.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Martin Scorsese has directed De Niro in many classic films.
  • Her favorite performance is De Niro's in Raging Bull.
  • The festival honored De Niro for his lifetime contribution to cinema.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often used as a benchmark for serious, committed method acting.
  • The young actor is being hailed as the next De Niro for his transformative role.
• It can be used attributively to describe a style of performance.
  • He gave a De Niro-level performance, gaining and losing weight for the role.

Variants and Related Words

• De Niro-esque (adj): Resembling or characteristic of Robert De Niro or his acting style, particularly its intensity and physical commitment.
  • The actor's De Niro-esque preparation for the part was legendary.

Synonyms

• The actor (when context is clear)
• Robert De Niro (full name)

Related Idioms & Phrases

• "Do a De Niro" (informal): To fully immerse oneself in a role, often involving significant physical transformation or intense character study, inspired by his method acting approach.
  • For this part, you'll need to "do a De Niro" and learn the character's real-life skill.

Học thuật

Noun

1. United States film actor who frequently plays tough characters (born 1943)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• De Niro
• Robert De Niro