Robert De Niro

Considered one of the finest actors of all time, these are the best performances by Robert De Niro, according to Redditors.

[Heat](https://screenrant.com/tag/heat/) was one of the biggest hits of 1995. [Godfather](https://screenrant.com/tag/the-godfather/) saga marked the start of the actor’s greatest decade. [fought three different legitimate boxing matches](https://headstuff.org/entertainment/film/raging-bull-40th-anniversary-method-de-niro/) in Brooklyn. His casting pairs effortlessly with New York City of the mid-1970s, to the point where De Niro could be described as the physical embodiment of the city itself. This, of course, is entirely up for debate, but it’s astounding to know that in 1995, De Niro delivered stunning turns in both Casino and Heat. [Mean Streets](https://screenrant.com/tag/mean-streets/) marked the first appearance of Robert De Niro in a Scorsese film, and his time as the loose cannon Johnny Boy is a definite highlight for many fans. [Martin Scorsese ventured slightly into the comedic genre](https://screenrant.com/martin-scorsese-most-rewatchable-movies-goodfellas-taxi-driver-shutter-island/). [De Niro is mesmerising in The Godfather: Part II](https://screenrant.com/the-godfather-v-the-godfather-part-2-best-movie-debated/), and a major reason for its phenomenal success. As a matter of fact, De Niro’s performance was so memorable that it was even immortalized in a later episode of iconic animated series Gritty and raw in his portrayal of a small-time gambler, De Niro was already forming the persona that earned him bigger and more complex roles in years to come. Over the years, De Niro has established a particularly successful creative relationship with Scorsese and this has lead to some truly memorable, career-changing roles for De Niro. His ability to look beyond tough guy exteriors and get to the heart of every character he plays has lead many to refer to him as the greatest actor of all time.