Let's face it: Robert De Niro earned his place on the Hollywood Walk of Fame a long time ago. By the time he was 37, De Niro had already racked up two Oscar nominations for his performances in iconic films like "The Godfather: Part II" and "Raging Bull." Before that, he had established an ongoing relationship with director Martin Scorsese with "Mean Streets" and "Taxi Driver." In the 2000s, De Niro stretched his talents to studio comedies, including "Meet the Parents," "The Intern," and the critically-panned "Dirty Grandpa." Additionally, he heralded independent film by founding the Tribeca Film Festival.
De Niro was another near-Walk of Fame candidate, having been nominated in 2018 alongside performers like Candice Bergen, Idina Menzel, and Michael Buble. Unfortunately, De Niro did not schedule his ceremony, ultimately remaining unrepresented in Hollywood's movie star tribute. He has been the recipient of similar honors, such as cementing his hand prints outside of Los Angeles' Chinese Theatre in 2013, though he mistakenly etched in the wrong date. Hopefully, De Niro's contributions to film, both on and off-screen, will someday be commemorated by the Hollywood Walk of Fame, whether the "Taxi Driver" star likes it or not.
