Robert De Niro Turns 83
Robert De Niro, one of the most respected actors in Hollywood, is celebrating his 83rd birthday.
Over his long career, De Niro has won an Academy Award, often called an Oscar, for his acting.
Many people consider him a true legend of American cinema because of his talent and lasting influence.
News outlets have marked the day by sharing photos from his life and career, showing how he has changed over the decades.
Among his most famous films are Taxi Driver and Casino, both considered must-watch classics.
These movies helped build his reputation as one of the greatest performers of his generation.
Fans have highlighted five films that they say best show why De Niro became a Hollywood icon.
His career has spanned many decades, moving from his early breakout roles to major awarded performances.
Articles describing his life also give a short biography, covering his background and career highlights.
As De Niro turns 83, fans and film critics continue to praise his lasting impact on cinema.
His birthday has become an occasion to look back at his most memorable performances and personal milestones.
Vocabulary10 words
- actor
- a person who plays roles in movies
- career
- the work a person does over many years
- Academy Award
- a top prize for movies, also called an Oscar
- legend
- someone very famous and admired for a long time
- Taxi Driver
- a famous classic movie starring De Niro
- Casino
- a well-known movie about crime and gambling
- icon
- a person seen as a symbol of great success
- biography
- a short account of someone's life
- cinema
- movies and the movie business in general
- milestone
- an important moment or achievement in life
Quiz
Answer key
1. An Academy Award (Oscar) 2. Taxi Driver and Casino 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Robert De Niro, one of the most respected _____ in Hollywood, is celebrating his 83rd birthday.
Over his long career, De Niro has won an _____, often called an Oscar, for his acting.
Many people consider him a true _____ of American cinema because of his talent and lasting influence.
News outlets have marked the day by sharing _____ from his life and career.
Among his most famous films are _____ and Casino, both considered must-watch classics.
These movies helped build his reputation as one of the greatest _____ of his generation.
Fans have highlighted five films that they say best show why De Niro became a Hollywood _____.
Articles describing his life also give a short _____, covering his background and career highlights.
As De Niro turns 83, fans and film critics continue to praise his lasting _____ on cinema.
His birthday has become an occasion to look back at his most memorable performances and personal _____.