Hard-hitting and compelling, Martin Scorsese’s film Taxi Driver is one of Robert De Niro’s greatest performances. Playing the role of Vietnam veteran turned taxi driver Travis Bickle, De Niro’s descent into the character’s madness is was widely praised.
The film earned him an Academy Award nomination or Best Actor, with critics saying the film saw “Robert De Niro at his best.”
Midnight Run
In 1988, the film Midnight Run was released and became one of Robert De Niro’s best films. His performance as bounty hunter Jack Walsh was widely praised and earned him an award nomination.
In 1989, De Niro was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
Wag The Dog
The 1997 film Wag the Dog had Robert De Niro playing spin doctor Conrad Brean opposite Dustin Hoffman’s Hollywood producer character Stanley Motss. The film was not only well-received by critics, but it also grossed $64.3 million on a $15 million budget.
While Hoffman was the actor to earn an Academy Award nomination, De Niro’s talent was on equal footing throughout the duration of the film.
Raging Bull
Robert De Niro threw everything into his role of boxer Jake LaMotta in Raging Bull. Gaining 70 pounds for the role, De Niro gives a haunting performance as a man who lost everything to be the best in his sport.
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