Facts About The Legendary Robert De Niro

A method actor

De Niro has done some crazy transformations for his roles including gaining over 60 pounds in Raging Bull and paying a dentist $5,000 to deform and shave his teeth for his role in Cape Fear.

De Niro spends hours studying his roles and getting them down to a tee before getting in front of the camera. Comedian Sandra Bernhard said of the actor “He never breaks character,” adding “He is totally concentrated, totally absorbed in the role.”