Legendary actor and director Robert De Niro is set to receive the Life Achievement Award at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards. De Niro, 75, is one of the most celebrated actors of all time, having won two Academy Awards for his performances in Raging Bull and The Godfather Part II.
De Niro's Career and Accolades
Robert De Niro has been acting since the late 1960s and has starred in some of the most beloved films of all time, including Taxi Driver, Goodfellas and The Deer Hunter. He has earned numerous accolades throughout his career, including eight Academy Award nominations and two wins, four Golden Globe nominations and two wins, and numerous other awards and nominations.
Life Achievement Award
The Life Achievement Award is the highest honor a Hollywood actor can receive and is only awarded to those who have made an extraordinary contribution to the entertainment industry. De Niro is the first actor to receive the award since 2010, when it was given to Morgan Freeman.
De Niro's Reaction
De Niro said he was "humbled and honored" to receive the award. "I'm deeply grateful to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for this incredible honor," he said. "I'm thankful for all of the wonderful people I've worked with throughout my career and for all of the incredible opportunities I've been given."
Conclusion
Robert De Niro is one of the most talented and accomplished actors of all time, and it is fitting that he is being recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award. He is an inspiration to aspiring actors everywhere and we wish him the best in his future endeavors.