Oscar predictions: Robert De Niro will extend his Best Picture record with ‘Killers of the Flower Moon - Gold Derby
Robert De Niro is a legendary actor, starring in a string of iconic movies and winning two Academy Awards along the way. He picked up his first Oscar way back in 1975 for Best Supporting Actor before adding a Best Actor trophy to his cabinet in 1981 for "Raging Bull." Two Academy Awards is impressive, but it isn't a record haul ( Katherine Hepburn has four for acting). However, De Niro does hold the record for most featured appearances in Best Picture nominees — with 11 to date. That stat places him ahead of the likes of Cate Blanchett, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jack Nicholson , who have all appeared in 10 Best Picture nominees. Here's De Niro's breakdown: "The Godfather Part II" in 1975 — WON "Taxi Driver" in 1977 — Nominated, lost to "Rocky." "The Deer Hunter" in 1979 — WON "Raging Bull" in 1981 — Nominated, lost to "Ordinary People." "The Mission...