Robert De Niro's Age in Awakenings
Robert De Niro was 46 years old when the film Awakenings was released in 1990. He was born on August 17, 1943, which placed him in his mid-40s during principal photography.
Character and Story Context
In Awakenings, De Niro played Leonard Lowe, a patient who emerges from a decades-long catatonic state after treatment with L-DOPA. The story is based on true events and the book by Oliver Sacks.
Film Production and Reception
The movie was directed by Penny Marshall and starred Robin Williams as the physician who treats the patients. Awakenings received critical acclaim and several award nominations. For more background on the film, see the overview at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awakenings_(film).
