Robert De Niro – the legendary actor is one of the all-time great performers of Hollywood. One of the significant aspects of De Niro's genius as an actor is the way in which he's been able to build a long career out of the performances he has delivered. He has a storied acting career spanning over four decades, with two Oscar wins and several more nominations.

As an audience, it's hard to deny his impact as one of the best actors of all-time. From starring roles in sprawling crime epics to off-beat dramas and unforgettable thrillers, on his birthday, here are five Robert De Niro movies you can watch from his incredible catalogue: