Robert De Niro Enjoys A Cold Martini And Silence, Full Interview

[@zmanafacation]

this is how you interview De Niro, ask him about stuff that actually interest him, make him comfortable, dont force comedic moments. good job Stephen.

[@ZombieInc661]

i have no idea what you are talking about, de niro seemed like he didn't want to be there, after asking him about his dads documentary and his children, he admitted that he was uncomfortable which upset stephen (you can see it on his face) because stephen was trying to make a good interview while de niro wasn't even trying giving short answers, it all went downhill further from there

[@vixiki]

That was exactly my impression...

[@doomedtango504]

it was a bit man wtf

[@mosesramirez6330]

Yup. "I need another drink". Says it all.

[@kayannefernandes8245]

You only talk if you are going to add something to the conversation, otherwise you're just being repetitive and people like him doesn't like that... is preferrable to be at silent then to be repetitive because that way you will be only pushing yourself away from him, he's gonna get bored and not gonna show until an accumulated time... that's how it goes

[@svartfrasr9755]

Only these two could sit in total silence and be endlessly applauded for it.

[@mathewlau1733]

+Svart fra Sør Jon Stewart too

[@MrSir-kj1gy]

+Svart fra Sør This audience is retarded.

[@alecmacleod7821]

+Svart fra Sør I wish the audience would have actually been silent when Colbert and De Niro were. That would have been great!

[@d4ark972]

+Mr.Sir Yeah seriously, take a hint. He just said he loved silence and you can't shut up for a second.

[@neshtodrugo]

+Svart fra Sør craig ferguson has done it too!!

[@pilotstyle123]

Never! Really never have I seen Deniro so talkative and relaxed on a show. He hates these things and is brutally shy. I guess he really likes Colbert.

[@Thumolero]

+pilotstyle123 graham norton show

[@davehoward22]

+Gorka Molero what i was gonna say

[@subscribetothischannelforl6062]

+pilotstyle123 Doesn't that tell you that maybe he just doesn't like most ot other interviewers or shows and is uncomfortable in these things? He obviously likes the guy, he said it at the beginning, so he's talkative and comfortable. Maybe he just needs to respect the guy he's talking to for making conversation.

[@spunz83ify]

+Captain Random he opens up wid stephen colbert and Graham Norton. He even told Norton to refer to him as 'Bob' which is his nickname.

[@denniscat9395]

+pilotstyle123 The interview with Kenneth Branagh on the set of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein 1994 he is very relaxed. One of the best interviews I've seen with RD

[@krauser8429]

De Niro is one of those actors that got into the business for the art and not the fame. At least that's what it seems

[@leemcqueen500]

+John Schweigen Now he does it for the money.

[@Cbeezy771]

+Lee Mcqueen not in it for the money I just don't think his heart is in tough films anymore. Would like to see one last class mob film from him though

[@purplemann4250]

+Bulls Fan yeah de niro, al pacino and joe pesci are going to play in a Martin Scorsese film called 'The Irishman

[@Cbeezy771]

purpleman n what's it about? Idk how I feel about them playing Irish guys and not intalian.

[@josephpereira2039]

+John Schweiger class act. def not a robot.

[@Marcusx1980]

De Niro Giving this compliment to Cobert has so much meaning. De Niro is shy and quite introvert, but his words are gold whatever he says.

[@MarceloClerici]

Marcus Silverbåge

[@kayannefernandes8245]

He's not shy, he's an introvert intuitive thinking judging personality type

[@tempo869]

Kayanne Fernandes as if you know what’s going on inside his head

[@Neptonic101]

Marcus Silverbåge it seemed like he was payed to say that

[@jimmymccarthy2436]

Kayanne Fernandes nice words x

[@ummmariam7088]

Robert Deniro is too much of a normal guy to do interviews. He isn't a show pony. He does his work and goes home!

[@DrewJPS]

Umm Mariam He speaks only to people he likes very much. So if he speaks to you, he likes you. If he doesn't, he doesn't. Zero bullshit, zero showbiz.

[@markant9534]

+Drew Layton De Niro nearly got into a fight with a well respected veteran British film critic Barry Norman who asked De Niro why he was offered Tom Hanks role in Big (1988). De Niro didn`t like him asking that and said after the interview 'you had to get that in there', Norman chased after him and they went at it! De Niro was about to punch him and before that during the interview De Niro would only answer questions with one word answers. Very introverted, complex man.

[@DrewJPS]

Mark Ant Extremely complex man, and possibly the greatest method actor of all time. I think you have to be a bit twisty in the head to be a method actor, or you're just not going to be able to "Go" there.

[@markant9534]

+Drew Layton Yes.

[@33Preston33]

A real " Man's Man " . Gotta love it.

[@rm9511a]

Deniro is usually so quiet in interviews it's painful to watch the interviewer squirming to get more than four words out of him at a time. I wasn't even going to watch this because I like Colbert and didn't want to see him fall flat like everyone else. But this was the best interview I've seen with Deniro. He actually got him laughing and talking. I didn't think it could be done!

[@RadiantSilverlighter]

Bobby DeNiro looks like my uncle at a party. He just sits and chills, doesn't say too much or too little and just lets the charisma flow through the room.

[@aleshahooker]

@Nill Gddy stfu

[@srldwg]

Yes!

[@850617and]

De Niro is a class act. Pure and simple. For me, the greatest actor ever.

[@My.name.is.SickBoy]

100% agree with you brother. hes a living legend.

[@Aman-nk5uq]

for everyone, he shud be the greatest actor ever.

[@rudolftrost3534]

It is truly a pity that there is a whole generation out there that only seems the living legend that is Robert de Niro from bad comedies... This man deserves so much better.

[@2589lauren]

100 percent. Enough said.

[@sundervenkataram5907]

Disagree. The greatest actor was Spencer Tracy

[@zica12345]

Probably the best interview De Niro ever gave to anybody.

[@Tipperito]

de niro is a legend, he doesnt need to talk, his movies do the talking for him

[@technodroog]

you mean, like, "Dirty Grandpa," or "Meet the Fockers?" or "Rocky and Bulwinkle" i wish more people would call De Niro out on absoulte waste of his talent on terrible shit like what he's been doing in the last 15-20 years...Analyze That? WFT? The Intern? Fluff. Grudge Match? Are you serious? few actors with so much talent and great early roles have fallen so far from grace as he has done. Shame

[@Tipperito]

Culprit LA idk meet the fockers was kinda funny, I had a few good laughs, obviously it wasnt as good as his older movies but you gotta remember that the prime of his acting career was like 30 years ago, he did some awesome movies in the 90s too like casino and goodfellas, also I loved heat, but now de niro is very old so its probably very hard for him to even get offered any good roles so he needs to take these bad movies just to get a paycheck

[@richarddarlington1139]

Well, everyone needs a paycheck from time to time. Maybe they made him an offer he couldn't refuse. No, wait, that's Brando.

[@DaneLikesStanding]

You talking to me?

[@TheArmchairist]

After playing in movies like Mean Street, Deer Hunter, Godfather 2, Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, Raging Bull, Casino and so many more, he could literally do a porn and I wouldnt care any less

[@sisiwasabi81]

that extremely cold martini moment when he says: hold it, it's going to fall off.. was so tender

[@mdnblues]

yes omg that was so sweet

[@Hotpink51]

ok but also it stressed me out cause it fell off anyway at the end. It's like when you're a kid trying to pour something and your parent or whoever tries to help and you're like "I can do it!" then just end up spilling anyway 😂

[@samspamable]

I'm so happy right now, there is finally a really good quality interview with De Niro. This man deserves all the accolades and respect he is given. "To silence." Pure class from Colbert.

[@TheRealIronMan]

Thats a true old school gentleman, classy mannerism and taste.

[@mangaconstance9145]

Still here in 2021

[@evillttlimp]

Robert De Niro is just so wonderful he makes me kinda emotional for no reason lol

[@Gambino_Crime_Family]

Charlotte Cumberbatch Because he is one of the greatest living actors.

[@glendalegurl88]

YES!!! SAME!!

[@billihawk368]

Infinite wisdom lol

[@billihawk368]

@@Gambino_Crime_Family its not just that, his vibe is special...

[@bielsabas4407]

I know what you mean! lol

[@Latesttechs]

This guy is one of those people who truly deserves the fame and money he has he has dedicated his life to the art nothing but RESPECT

[@sundervenkataram5907]

And he dislikes Trump

[@TheCoolsacs]

For a guy who's very talented in movies, De Niro really doesn't talk too much in his interviews.

[@fsyeah]

+TheCoolsacs He talks a little bit.. a little bit..

[@toddthegod3222]

+Outsider Ford is not shy. He is bored.

[@jamesonkoolio5861]

+TheCoolsacs hes just a humble guy

[@imbornthiswaybaby12]

+HarryVictor I don't think it's the talent he's talking about. I think it's just the fact that he's a very well known and acclaimed actor. Most of us, I believe, consider actors and actresses to be very outgoing, eager, and in a way, go-get-em. So, when one is supposedly shy and laid back (literally drinking martinis on a couch and just having a conversation), it seems out of place. It's just such a contrast from their roles. I don't know though. I'm just saying what I find interesting and what I see (generally).

[@DeathBringer769]

+HarryVictor There's no universal, blanket rules that apply equally to everyone always like that. We're all individual.

[@DCARA06]

A huge accomplishment for Colbert to get DeNiro to feel at home and to open up some. Well done!

[@黃以謙-y1w]

Stephen Colbert is a genius, IMHO. De Niro's praise of him isn't an overstatement.

[@Cynchronia]

What a humble legend

[@sarangpark6896]

I wish the audience was quiet as well. It would have wrapped up the episode perfectly.

[@quaintdeliveries247]

he should play socrates as one of his last roles. a historic icon played by a 21st century icon. It'll be a civilisation thing.

[@kokoboarder]

Best internet comment of the year

[@mohammedphilonous6856]

good idea

[@v-22]

+Quaint Deliveries Please, don't equate Socrates to an actor...

[@quaintdeliveries247]

+videos I'd bet, Socrates wouldn't be so uptight about it.

[@v-22]

Quaint Deliveries I'd agree with you, he was probably humble but it changes nothing.

[@feddel7891]

First time de niro shows some respect for a talk show host.

[@socrappyicoulddie]

Judging by what De Niro says at the start, I'd assume he was a fan of Colbert's. They've probably already crossed paths via Jon Stewart.

[@kayannefernandes8245]

He finally felt like he was at a measurable level with an INTP personality type such as Stephen Colbert...!

[@firasbouhamdan9917]

@@kayannefernandes8245 I think Stephen is an INFP

[@Di_Senorita]

This is how you respect Robert De Niro.

[@vinceniederman3235]

I Agree!

[@angelgomez5905]

lol by mocking him?

[@PSYC72]

Angel Gomez if you get a standing ovation for sitting down without talking.. then i wanna be 'mocked' like that 😂

[@kayannefernandes8245]

+Angel Gomez Where do you see mockery? Yes, this is a comedy show, everything has to be satirized in some way, even deNiro understands this... but that's really how he is himself. He's much like me, dry martini with olives, lots of olives sometimes and not so much talk, only the neccessary! Really! Mock us all you want...

[@yyg4632]

yea he payed attention to his needs and mood and adjusted in a way that could also be entertainig and funny

[@matejpetkovski490]

This is the best interview ive watched, so slow paced and relaxed and easy going

[@fvnt0miix953]

This is what I love about Colbert, he is REAL. He doesn't get celebrities on the show just to congratulate them and saying how good they are and basically kiss their a$$. I'm sure no other talk show host would talk to De Niro as if he's just a regular friend, but Colbert did it perfectly.

[@rosiewebber94]

Wow! This shows why Stephen is so great. He is working HARD to get De Niro to talk and then he decides that he's gonna accept it and it works perfectly. A very skilled talk show host!

[@thomasrainbow]

I love how humble and mellow De Niro is! It's just such a departure from his acting roles. I was so surprised the first time I saw him in an interview and he "acted" like that. Haha. It just shows what a tremendous actor is really is!

[@avjake]

Colbert did a great job with a star who's known as a tough interview.

[@gailhausmann1329]

A very humble guy: ..Have always been a huge fan of Robert De Niro.......Also like Stephen Colbert, who seems very real....... Thanks for posting.🙏😄

[@OfficialExilica]

I know a lot of people say he's lost it and makes a lot of bad movies now, but I don't think that's the case. He's still as great as he ever was, I think he just takes roles that make sense to him at his age. He's already done action movies and gangster movies, it's almost beating a dead horse. Now that people have come to expect that from him I think he feels typecast and so just does movies that he wants to do. The man must be tired as well of going through changing his body so much. He is 72 for god's sake.

[@Edeinawc]

+OfficialExilica There are more genres than action, gangster or shitty romantic comedies. I only wish he'd do something better because he is so damn good. Of course, I certainly don't hate on him either, the man is an icon already and with plenty of history and he can do whatever he want. Maybe he is just tired, after all! :D

[@sundervenkataram5907]

Ask him to do another 'Falling in love' My goodness what a movie that was!

[@onlyhalfbad333]

This man is immortal

[@pricey000]

No lie I'm going to cry when he passes. 😕

[@jimin879]

ME TOO :(

[@devinmccreery8003]

Young Vido Corleone would be missed. :(

[@josephscaduto9971]

De Niro is too legendary to pass away. So is Pacino. They're both going to live forever.

[@My.name.is.SickBoy]

ooh man me too . he's my favorite actor since a was a little kid.

[@BostonRedSoxForever]

Don't talk about that!

[@wjarnock44]

Some people don't know how to do silence. Some people don't know how to just shut up. Like the audience.

[@kevinchitamun1008]

Some people are also better communicators than others. I think it is important to know when to do what.

[@khaledh7028]

i can't describe this interview it's so adorable

[@oliverkain9640]

That minute of silence was hands down the best interview ever broadcasted on tv.

[@dendenlang5648]

I am deeply touched by the way he honors his Dad and the latter's art. I think he is a good son, an amazing actor and a wonderful private individual. Love his candor, sense of humour and modesty. At his age, he will still be an interesting dinner companion. Love him to the moon and back and to the moon again. He is still gorgeous, by the way.

[@patrickhobbs3962]

"Whadda you think?" Best answer to a great question.

[@Anarcath]

I think De Niro just admitted how much he hated David Letterman.

[@nathanaelsoler3089]

Wow really ??? Why was that ???

[@paul2173]

+Trace Absence whyyyy?

[@thesocialnetlurk5347]

Thought the same thing, letterman in a legend though

[@nathanaelsoler3089]

Well i was looking for it and theres a letterman interview with dustin hoffman and deniro and well letterman did some hard jokes on de niro, well you know , letterman being letterman

[@gustavoflores4971]

Yeah, he was talking about Dave. Watching this De Niro/Hoffmann interview we clearly see that Dave gets pissed because De Niro is completely ignoring him, but the hatred De Niro have towards Dave comes from something beyond that interview.

[@BostonRedSoxForever]

You gotta admire this man! What a living legend!

[@crlhr123]

Best interview ever. You guys have cool chemistry. Awesome awesome awesome. Thank you Colbert and De Niro

[@klym8_]

Robert De Niro is somewhat luxury, but very humble in the inside, and the way he laugh soothed me.

[@AA-qb7ni]

0:45 when DeNiro says that to you you've pretty much won as a person and a talk show host.

[@EL6008]

Wow! HUGE props from De Niro. Classic and classy guy.

[@mirchi83]

Craig Ferguson did the best silences... I miss that guy...

[@Kristine_202]

"I have people." Of course he has people! He's Robert DeNiro.

[@kevocall97]

who is?

[@coly4ever]

Kris and I love that he said “I am fortunate”

[@CMontgomeryBurns09]

Robert De Niro is the only man who can pull off a bun and still look awesome.

[@brianc3063]

"to silence..." Everyone promptly breaks into loud applause

[@justkiddingduhh]

I feel that De Niro hates it when people do their impressions of him

[@lsmoulton]

Just a little bit....just a little bit.

[@fireblade3655]

Yeah he feels things just saying he feels thing

[@anywaythewindblows8912]

Me too

[@mastermind7380]

Say that to Tom Hiddleston

[@YetiHashWan]

Hmm maybe, Tom Hiddleston did one of him on Graham Norton, sitting like 3 spaces away from him and De Niro applauded him

[@stewiegriffin12341]

I bet the "silence" part was really hard with the stupid audience literally cheering for nothing.

[@emeraldchylde]

alcohol

[@mooniejohnson]

Robert is a total class act. I love him dearly.

[@dannyvasquez2330]

Stephen Colbert actually did a great job interviewing the legend! Great job sir! This was awesome!

[@Orangesobedrinker]

Just watching this man sit in silence is entertaining enough!! #Legend

[@PureInertia]

Sometimes Colbert's mistakes are so well placed they almost seem scripted. Deniro: "Hold that so it doesn't fall off" *5 seconds later it falls off* I love it.

[@Cardboardbocs]

Not since Ferguson have I see an awkward silence on the air. I salute you Mr. Colbert

[@scrainbow1234]

Robert has that kind of social awkwardness that's inate in some people. It never goes away. A bit sad, but intensely relatable.

[@daryl9905]

It's called introversion 😜

[@KateMich12]

To silence! "I need another drink."

[@hollyrochford]

I feel like i could watch & listen to de niro for days and just be captivated by anything he does. There's something about him that exudes wisdom & experience in life... he's a fucking legend. I guess thats what it is... and Taxi Driver was a beast of a movie

[@nakianiteshade]

De Niro was like "fuck yah props if you spill my martini i'm done here!"

[@Link122]

+chasemebaby pretty sure bodies would be dropping if that happened

[@7008205]

De Niro! What a character, and you really nailed it! Colbert, you are a genius!

[@JAF2991]

Great interview! I think Stephen did the best he could to make Robert De Niro comfortable with the whole thing! lol

[@luisa9501]

I went to De Niro's Restaurant and saw this amazing paintings on the wall by his father which I have never forgotten. I loved them so much and it was very emotional!

[@rubenhernandez470]

I love you...Stephen

[@italian724]

That's what I love about De Niro - He controls the interview. He doesn't talk unless there's a need to. He's more man than I'll ever be

[@arenramone]

This might be my favorite interview of all time

[@BlueEyedBabe03]

If you're here for the Jennifer Lawrence/martini bit-- 4:35.

[@icafed]

+BlueEyedBabe03 thank you lol

[@BlueEyedBabe03]

+Jessica Fedeli Knew some people would be looking for that bit, as I was. Not a problem!

[@BlueEyedBabe03]

+Jessica Fedeli Knew some people would be looking for that bit, as I was. Not a problem!

[@kathipapaleo3230]

This proves he's loving on JLaw! LOL

[@littlelulu123456]

hahaha you're awesome

[@larisasanzhieva487]

Outstanding actor! All flowers of Buryatia to him!

[@Zmagic1000]

5/7 would watch "three santa"

[@GuiiBrazil]

so original dude. Congrats.

[@1827Beethoven]

Robert De Niro is 'the' best! Xxx

[@vacationjunky1]

I had tears running down my face I laughed so hard during the 3 Santas bit at the end.

[@checkyourfacts6457]

I dig the Craig Ferguson in this.

[@hadi8561]

+checkyourfacts Lmao Ikr! I was just thinking awkward silence is back!

[@mouzaalmualla4578]

That is exactly what I was thinking!

[@mrbellamy4761]

+checkyourfacts Trendsetter!

[@AngaarV]

Damnnnn you're absolutely right about that!!!!

[@DennisLfc91]

A very clever man, I did not expect this. 100% respect for De Niro. he did not buy fame in comedy, but in art! WHATA ARTIST!

[@Historyrhymezz]

The day De Niro or Al Pacino goes, I'll just die too

[@ХареКришна-т7г]

Please

[@shreygera1281]

Lol do it

[@yyg4632]

I think they both have an equal intellect, integrity, and honesty. I can see why Robert seems happier to be on Stephen's show than anyone else's. (particularlyJimmy Fallon)

[@gtshadowrealm2200]

Robert reminds me of my grandad, just an easy going bloke. He's not an introvert he just wants to chat like an everyday person. You wouldn't think he's a Hollywood phenom by the way he presents himself. Love it. ☺️

[@mcdeadsquirrel]

The best living screen actor of my generation.

[@Heavenzvoice]

Has to be the best interview I’ve seen in my life! Colbert is awesome and Deniro.... legend

[@bartolocasanova]

If someday someone make a movie about Charles Bukowski, here is the perfect actor,, no doubt

[@dusica1904]

Omg...he would be perfect.

[@mmmaaattt000]

There already is a movie called Barfly.

[@faheemullah2633]

He talks people applause, he smiles people applause he quit talking people stills applause. That is the kind of success I want!

[@watz03]

First time seeing Deniro so comfortable on a show

[@joeschmoe1150]

Literally just come from a bar at the end of a long weekend and enjoyed a martini while sitting by myself enjoying silence. Best therapy ever.

[@Pedro-uz8jz]

I'm happy that a legend such as DeNiro is alive in my lifetime. Such an honor.

[@jobhd1199]

Grew up watching De Niro and obviously the man to my generation, though of recent, I can't watch his movies anymore. I do have to say that he is not meant for interviews and this truly is the most talkative and chilled I've ever seen him, thanks to Colbert for using that to work for the show and then to make him into an acting teacher is just pure genius.

[@GlennDavey]

It's so jarring to watch an interview like this and then remember my favorite DeNiro character is Max Cady from Cape Fear. You just completely forget.

[@lindalyte354]

A True,Legend !! Mr.De Niro and Mr.Al Pacino(in my most humble opinion,)are among the most God- gifted Actor's that ever graced this planet!! God bless Mr.De Niro and his entire family.Thank you,sir for entertaining us for now and years to come.Peace and Blessing to you and Mr.Colbert🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@josefins3675]

I loved everything about this interview!

[@marleylove510]

I think a compliment coming from Mr. Deniro is the best thing on earth. Good job Mr. Colbert ☺.

[@Bmr_moonlover]

I LOVE HIM SOOOO MUCH!❤

[@MrMaaf]

oh I love Mr.DeNiro no matter how old he gets no matter what kind of movie he does, I love him and admire his work, nowadays he is one of the greatest actors and I don't want him to die, ever!!!!!:))))))

[@House.H]

De Niro hates letterman, he is happy for colbert doing the show instead of letterman

[@ekapurura]

He told you this🤣🤣🤣?

[@TheStorehouseOfMemories]

Yes, I also noticed that. The only time he was on the show with Letterman he looked so bored and uncomfortable. And now with Colbert, he looks so talkative and cheerful.

[@arturoroldan5828]

Agree, throwing mad shade at Letterman.. DeNiro visit Dustin Hoffman was so awkward.

[@sidhanth8042]

did everyone miss thr fact that at the end , de Niro was trying to draw out the real Santa bit from Stephen . he was as a director trying to manifest the emotion that drove Stephen into saying he was the real Santa into his acting . wow . respect !!

[@soimboredandtesting]

The line reading had me damn near crying hahahahaha

[@judyannludchawefoyagao8278]

It is only lately that I have started watching Colbert's show and I have to say that he is one of the most dignified talk show hosts I could respect.

[@dfg1999]

He looks like Don Vito Corleone.

[@JEEP70BG]

The great thing about De Niro ? He is comfortable with the silence and his face says more, than other people talking.

[@Tirah5]

12:04 Signature Robert De Niro. Classic!

[@Marie45610]

DeNiro was great in Stardust. Probably my favorite role of his because of how unexpected it is.

[@kman20]

The people who disliked this video were department store Santas.

[@topazfire974]

I just love this man I love his spirit I love his acting and everything about him

[@dinospumoni663]

Colbert taking a page out of the book of Craig Ferguson with the awkward silence.