Robert De Niro (born August 17, 1943) is one of the most celebrated American actors and producers, widely regarded as a defining talent of his generation. He won his first Academy Award for playing Vito Corleone in The Godfather Part II (1974), followed by a Best Actor Oscar for his iconic performance in Raging Bull (1980). His career spans legendary dramatic films like Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, and Heat, as well as acclaimed comedies like Meet the Parents and The Intern. Beyond acting, he co-founded TriBeCa Productions and the Tribeca Film Festival with producer Jane Rosenthal in 1989 and 2002, respectively. Notably, his childhood was shaped by his artist parents in New York's Greenwich Village, where he made his stage debut at age 10 in The Wizard of Oz. Recognized with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016, his work remains enduringly influential, with six of his films added to the National Film Registry.