The notable actor, who was then in his mid-30s, delivered a gripping portrayal of Jake LaMotta, the Italian-American boxer whose reputation outside the ring was overshadowed by his troubled personal life.
Raging Bull solidified De Niro’s standing in the industry with an Oscar-winning performance.
Presented by the two-time Academy Award winner Sally Field, De Niro emerged as the winner against veteran actors like Robert Duvall in The Great Santini, John Hurt in The Elephant Man, Jack Lemmon in Tribute and Peter O'Toole in The Stunt Man.
At the time, the newly crowned Best Actor appeared almost speechless as he took the stage, taking in the magnitude of the moment.
THE 53RD ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS: ROBERT DE NIRO WITH BEST ACTOR OSCAR FOR 'RAGING BULL'ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images
Moreover, De Niro personally thanked the LaMotta family, including Jake’s wives and his brother, who at that time was reportedly planning to sue the film for defamation.
Lastly, he also thanked his family and expressed hopes that Raging Bull can inspire or resonate with others.
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