Robert De Niro first gained fame for his role in "Bang the Drum Slowly" (1973), but he gained his reputation as a volatile actor in "Mean Streets" (1973), which was his first film with director Martin Scorsese. He received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "The Godfather: Part II" (1974) and received Academy Award nominations for best actor in "Taxi Driver" (1976), "The Deer Hunter" (1978) and "Cape Fear" (1991). He received the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Jake LaMotta in "Raging Bull" (1980). As of 2026, De Niro is 82-years-old. He has never retired from acting, and continues to work regularly in film.