Celebrity Birth Chart

Robert De Niro

♌︎Leo ·

Date of Birth

August 17, 1943

Sun Sign

Leo ♌︎

Element

Fire

Modality

Fixed

Ruling Planet

Sun

Robert De Niro's Astrological Profile

Robert Anthony De Niro is an American actor, director, film producer, and restaurateur. He is considered to be one of the greatest and most influential actors of his generation. De Niro is the recipient of various accolades, including two Academy Awards and a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for eight BAFTA Awards and four Emmy Awards. He was honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2003, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2009, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2011, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2019, and the Honorary Palme d'Or in 2025.

Leo is ruled by the Sun, and like the star at the center of our solar system, this sign radiates warmth, light, and an almost gravitational pull that draws others in. There is a natural theatricality to the Leo personality — a desire to be seen, to perform, and to be appreciated for exactly who they are. This is not vanity; it is a genuine need to share one's light with the world.

The Fire element that runs through this chart contributes an energy that is instinctive, passionate, and forward-moving. Fire signs act before they overthink, lead before they follow, and inspire before they explain. This elemental quality gives the personality a warmth and dynamism that is immediately felt by those around them.

The Fixed modality brings a quality of deep commitment and sustained focus. Fixed signs finish what they start, hold their positions under pressure, and develop a level of mastery in their chosen domains that more mutable personalities rarely achieve. This consistency is one of their defining strengths.

In their chosen field, this astrological profile provides a distinctive set of strengths. The qualities suggested by the chart — the elemental energy, the modal approach to challenges, and the solar drive — combine to create a personality capable of sustained excellence and meaningful impact in whatever domain they choose to inhabit.

Romantic Compatibility

Highest cosmic match scores for Robert

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Spencer Abraham

Gemini

♊︎97%

Abdulsalam Abubakar

Gemini

♊︎97%

Freddy Adu

Gemini

♊︎97%

Roberto Alagna

Gemini

Friendship Compatibility

Fellow s ranked by cosmic connection

♊︎97%

Spencer Abraham

Gemini

♊︎97%

Abdulsalam Abubakar

Gemini

♊︎97%

Freddy Adu

Gemini

♊︎97%

Roberto Alagna

Gemini

Work & Collaboration

Fellow Fire signs — natural creative allies

♐︎92%

Viswanathan Anand

Sagittarius

♐︎92%

Judd Apatow

Sagittarius

♐︎92%

David Auburn

Sagittarius

♐︎92%

Donovan Bailey

Sagittarius

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robert De Niro's zodiac sign?

Robert De Niro is a Leo, born on August 17, 1943 in .

What element is Robert De Niro's sign?

Leo is a Fire sign, ruled by Sun. Fire signs are known for being charismatic, generous, creative.

Who is Robert De Niro most compatible with?

As a Leo, Robert De Niro is most compatible with Air and Fire signs.

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Profile last updated May 2026

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