Happy birthday! Robert De Niro turns 83 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actor turns 83 on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.

Robert De Niro is celebrating his 83rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-director-producer Robert De Niro (Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, The Godfather Part II, Mean Streets, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 83rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

De Niro, a cultural icon

Born in New York on August 17, 1943, Robert De Niro's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. De Niro's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Robert hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Robert De Niro as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 83.

Happy Birthday, Robert, you're the best!

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