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Article: Artistic legacy: the actor remembers Robert De Niro Sr.(THE LAST WORD)
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- September 1, 2009
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Robert De Niro has taken on many memorable film roles, including his Oscar-winning performances in Raging Bull and The Godfather Part II. He has also himself in a major role off camera, one with a heartfelt mission--champion of the artistic legacy of his late father, painter Robert De Niro Sr.
"I'm always trying to preserve his legacy," the iconic New York actor says softly in his familiar deep voice. "Even after I'm not around and my kids aren't around. It's my obligation, my duty."
His father's work is represented in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Whitney Museum of American Art and Hirshhorn Museum, among others. And ...
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... ... is a magnificent exhibit," said an emotional De Niro. His father, Robert de Niro Sr., passed away over a decade ago. "I'm sad that my father is not here," de Niro said, dabbing his eyes. The 56-painting exhibit ...
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