Popular late-night talk show host, becomes a target of Arthur's rebellion.
An Irish-American truck hijacker and gangster who mentors Henry Hill. Together with Henry and Tommy, he commits major robberies like the Air France and Lufthansa heists. After killing the Lufthansa crew, he plans to eliminate Henry, prompting Henry to become an FBI informant and secure his conviction.
Former Marine and night-shift taxi driver grappling with chronic insomnia, profound loneliness, and a deteriorating mental state. His diary voice-overs reveal a growing disgust for urban decay and violent fantasies to 'clean up the streets,' culminating in a bloody vigilante rampage that he is later misinterpreted as heroic.
Highly disciplined professional thief who values detachment and precision, forms a rare bond with Eady.
A retired detective who captured the imprisoned serial killer years earlier. His alcoholism and police work damaged his relationship with his son, but he joins the investigation, identifies the killer's plan, helps rescue the abducted child, and dies after being stabbed.
A powerful reserve deputy sheriff and cattle rancher who poses as a friendly benefactor to the Osage tribe. He orchestrates a ruthless conspiracy to murder wealthy Osage members, particularly Mollie's relatives, to seize their oil headrights. He manipulates Ernest into committing the crimes, orders bombings and poisonings, and controls local law enforcement. His greed drives the film's central tragedy until his eventual arrest and life sentence.
Recently widowed grandfather who moves in with his daughter's family. He engages in a prank war with his grandson Peter, seeks advice from friends Danny and Jerry, and gradually bonds with his family while learning modern technology. Their conflict ends in reconciliation, and he later starts a relationship with Diane.
Recently widowed retiree who travels across the country to visit his four adult children after they cancel a planned visit. His journey uncovers family secrets, leads to a heart attack, and ultimately results in reconciliation and understanding of his parenting flaws.
Lorenzo is Calogero's father, a law-abiding Surface Transit bus driver who raises his family in Belmont with Rosina. He rejects Sonny's offer of better-paid work, returns money Sonny gave Calogero, and tries to protect his son from organized crime, while later thanking Sonny for saving Calogero's life.
Michael Vronsky is a stoic steelworker, hunter, and Green Beret whose disciplined personality makes him the story's central figure. He protects Nick and Steven in Vietnam, rescues Steven after their escape, struggles with trauma at home, and returns to Saigon to recover Nick. His bond with Nick and relationship with Linda shape his emotional journey.
A sports handicapper and Mafia associate sent to Las Vegas to run the Tangiers Casino. He doubles profits and oversees cash skimming, marries Ginger McKenna, and faces marital and legal crises including a denied gaming license. After clashing with Nicky Santoro and surviving a car bomb, he minimally cooperates with the FBI, moves to San Diego, and remains alive due to his profitability for the mob.
Elderly WWII vet and former union driver who becomes a mob hitman for Russell Bufalino. Serves as Jimmy Hoffa's chief bodyguard, eventually carries out Hoffa's assassination in 1975. Convicted on unrelated charges, later placed in a nursing home where he seeks reconciliation and absolution.
Robert De Niro has 294 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Their work spans 15 cinematic universes — most prominently Meet the Parents with 4 titles. Signature works include The Godfather Part II, Joker, GoodFellas. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 15 universes
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