Describe Robert De Niro in one word

Gained 50 Pounds
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If you’re wondering why all of De Niro’s most famous characters are so brutally intense, it’s because he applies Stella Adler’s acting method to everything he does, whether it’s gaining weight for a role, learning how to shoot, or playing the saxophone.

For Taxi Driver, De Niro went to a gun range regularly, and continue reading …