Full Name: Robert Anthony De Niro Jr.; Profession: Actor, director, producer. Nationality: American (also holds Italian citizenship); Born: 17 August 1943; Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States; Generation: Silent Generation; Chinese Zodiac: Water Sheep (Goat); Zodiac Sign: Leo; Age in 2026: 83 years old on his birthday, August 17, 2026; Marital Status: Not currently married, in a long-term relationship with martial arts instructor Tiffany Chen; previously married to Diahnne Abbott (1976–1988) and Grace Hightower (1997–2018); Children: 7 children — Drena De Niro, Raphael De Niro, twins Julian De Niro and Airyn (born Aaron) De Niro, Elliot De Niro, Helen Grace De Niro, and Gia Virginia Chen-De Niro; Description: Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential film actors of his generation, renowned for intense method performances and collaborations with director Martin Scorsese in classics such as “Taxi Driver,” “Raging Bull,” “Goodfellas,” and "Casino"; a two-time Academy Award winner and recipient of major honors including the AFI Life Achievement Award, Kennedy Center Honors, Cecil B. DeMille Award, Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, and Honorary Palme d'Or; as well as co-founder of the Tribeca Film Center and Tribeca Film Festival, whose career spans gritty crime dramas, biographical films, nuanced character studies, and popular comedies; Cause of death: Not applicable (alive as of 2026).