Robert De Niro
Before achieving stardom, Robert De Niro worked in Hollywood for a decade, taking on various small roles. His big break came in 1973 when he portrayed a mobster in Martin Scorsese's "Mean Streets." His nuanced acting soon earned him the role of Vito Corleone in "The Godfather Part II."
De Niro's numerous collaborations with Scorsese propelled his career to new heights, establishing him as an impressively versatile actor. While not conventionally handsome, De Niro infuses charm into every character he portrays.