Published: November 10, 2018
The actor, 75, discusses perfectionist acting, his father the artist, internet opportunities and not doing social media
I am a perfectionist. I always try to do as much research as possible for a role. For Taxi Driver I did actually drive a cab for a few weeks. It probably wasn’t really necessary, but it was something I wanted to do.
I’ve realised how important it is to appreciate the things your parents leave behind. My father, Robert De Niro Snr, was an artist and since he died in 1993, I’ve kept his studio intact, just the way he left it. I thought about getting rid of it, but my family and I gathered there after his death and realised the reality is different to seeing it in pictures, so it stayed.
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