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.
Popular late-night talk show host, becomes a target of Arthur's rebellion.
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.
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.
Highly disciplined professional thief who values detachment and precision, forms a rare bond with Eady.
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.
Ben is a 70-year-old widower and retired executive from DEX One who becomes a senior intern at About the Fit. Assigned to Jules, he earns her trust through practical help, advice, and loyalty, while also becoming involved with Fiona and supporting Jules through professional and marital difficulties.
Infamous Chicago gangster controlling the city's illegal liquor trade during Prohibition. He uses violence and bribes to maintain power, threatens Ness' family, and employs Frank Nitti as an enforcer. Ultimately convicted of tax evasion after a carefully orchestrated legal strategy bypasses his political protection.
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.
Feared shark crime boss seeking revenge for his son's death.
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.
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.
Robert De Niro has 288 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 Whisper Man, Joker, The Godfather Part II. 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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