The second big-time birthday for today comes for two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro, who turns 68. De Niro has always by synonymous with great acting, and although he's dropped a little bit in the past decade or so, there's really no denying his presence on-screen. He's appeared in so many iconic films and has portrayed so many iconic roles that this was one of the more difficult lists for me to make. His consistent collaboration with Martin Scorsese alone would have made this an interesting group of films, but because his reach has extended so far, I had to increase De Niro's list to ten films rather than my usual five. Robert De Niro is a giant among men in the world of acting, and he should be treated as such. So join me as I celebrate the life and the birthday of one of the greatest actors ever to grace the silver screen!
10. Al Capone The Untouchables (1987)
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9. Donald 'Shadow' Rimgale Backdraft (1991)
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8. David 'Noodles' Aaronson Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
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7. Jack Byrnes Meet the Parents (2001)
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6. Neil McCauley Heat (1995)
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5. James 'Jimmy' Conway Goodfellas (1990)
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4. Sam 'Ace' Rothstein Casino (1995)
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3. Vito Corleone The Godfather: Part II (1974)
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2. Leonard Lowe Awakenings (1991)
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1. Travis Bickle Taxi Driver (1976)
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Awards 2000: Nominee - Best Supporting Actor, Comedy
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