Net worth:  $500 million (from films, Nobu restaurants, investments)

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Famous for:  Intense method acting, collaborations with Martin Scorsese, iconic roles ("Taxi Driver," "Raging Bull")

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Early life: Grew up in New York City, studied with Stella Adler and Lee Strasberg

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Breakthrough: "Bang the Drum Slowly" (1973), "Mean Streets" (1973)

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Oscar wins: "The Godfather Part II" (1974), "Raging Bull" (1980)

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Other notable films: "Taxi Driver," "Deer Hunter," "Goodfellas," "Heat," "Meet the Parents"

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Business ventures: Co-founded Nobu restaurant chain, invested in Manhattan real estate

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Legacy: A-list actor, film director, Tribeca Film Festival founder

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