Iconic Hollywood Celebrities Then & Now

Scowling from behind dark sunglasses or transforming into gangsters, boxers, and loners, Robert De Niro has become the very shape of cinematic intensity. His legacy was forged in Scorsese’s fire — Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Goodfellas.

De Niro doesn’t just play roles; he immerses, vanishes, and returns as someone else. While others mellow with age, he’s remained sharp, balancing gravitas with comedy in later films. He co-founded the Tribeca Film Festival, opened restaurants, and even became a vocal political figure.