Walking the Wire
Acting is like a high wire act - you're always in danger of falling.
Robert De Niro
Legendary American actor, twice Oscar winner, known for his collaborations with director Martin Scorsese.
All moments: Robert De Niro
- Success Brings Demand — Robert De Niro
The more successful you become, the more people want a piece of you.
- Character Deeper than Reality — Robert De Niro
What I liked about acting was that you could create a character and know him as well, if not better, than you know people in real life.
- Never Give Up — Robert De Niro
I have no advice for anybody. All I can say is don't give up.
- Work as the Actor's Best Teacher — Robert De Niro
You learn through working and through failure. Every actor should work. Every person should continue to be a student.
- Talent and Craft: Different Things — Robert De Niro
Talent is something you are born with, but skill is something you have to work for.
- A Character Actor, Not Just a Pretty Face — Robert De Niro
I'm more of a character actor. I'm probably more of a personality than a character actor.
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