Robert De Niro Senior

Robert De Niro Senior was an American painter. He is currently newsworthy because his son, actor Robert De Niro, is filming a documentary about his life and artistic career. Recent news articles report that Robert De Niro was in Saint-Just-en-Chevalet, a village in the Loire region of France, in March 2026 to film parts of this documentary. The filming took place over three days, from March 24th to 26th. The documentary aims to explore Robert De Niro Senior's life and legacy as an artist, highlighting his contributions to the art world and providing a personal perspective from his son. This project underscores the continuing interest in Robert De Niro Senior's work and the enduring impact he had on his son.