The announcement was made the morning of Nov. 10 by Philip Berk, president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which gives out the awards, and by actor Kevin Spacey.
De Niro won a Theatre World Award for his Broadway debut in Cuba & His Teddy Bear, in addition to his Oscars for "The Godfather Part II" and "Raging Bull." His many other film credits as an actor include "Machete," "The Good Shepherd," the "Meet the Parents" and "Analyze This" films, "Wag the Dog," "Marvin's Room," "Casino," "A Bronx Tale," "Goodfellas," "The Untouchables," "Taxi Driver" and "Mean Streets." He has also directed "A Bronx Tale" and "The Good Sheperd" and served as producer on many film projects.
The Golden Globe Awards will air Jan. 16 from 8-11 PM ET on NBC. Ricky Gervais will host.
