Definition

1. 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

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