'I need help connecting clips to the titles': Robert De Niro jokes he cannot remember what movies he starred in as he receives Hollywood Film Awards career prize
He has appeared in more than 100 films.
And Robert De Niro joked he struggles to remember what movies he has starred in as he picked up the Hollywood Film Awards career achievement prize in Beverly Hills on Sunday.
The acting legend, who has won two Oscars and been nominated a further five times, could not resist poking fun at how hard he finds it as a 72-year-old to recognise his old work in highlights reels.
How many times do we need to hear me asking, 'are you talking to me': Robert De Niro was full of jokes as he picked up the Hollywood Film Awards career achievement prize on Sunday
The Goodfellas favourite said: 'These days my reaction is more likely to be something like, "wait is that me?" Or "I was in that?" Or "God I look so young." Or increasingly, "couldnt they have left that one out?"
'I really do appreciate seeing that video it made me want to see some of those films again, though I may need a little help connecting the clips to the titles.'
The star was full of joviality from the start as he picked up yet another prestigious paperweight to add to his burgeoning collection.
Golden lining: David O. Russell presented the ageing actor with the prestigious paperweight
Fashion icon: Bob masterfully juggled the suit and baseball cap look at the star-studded event
Fringe benefits: Bob and David posed up with Diane Ladd and another beauty backstage
As he began his hilarious acceptance speech, he said: 'The Hollywood Film Awards is the official start of the awards season.
'But for me the official start came more than 40 years ago. Let me tell you, that's one long f***ing awards season.'
The Taxi Driver actor then joked about the career highlights reels he has watched over the course of his decorated career.
Bob said: 'After about 20 years I started to notice which of my movies the producers left out. That made me wonder, "whats wrong?"
Shooting star: He got a best supporting actor Oscar for his turn in The Godfather: Part II in 1974
Close but no cigar: He was nominated for best actor for 1976's iconic Taxi Driver
'Or "they didn't like that one? The other one?" and "What's wrong with The Adventures Of Rocky and Bullwinkle?"'
But he also made it clear that he is determined to carry on his career for years to come.
The Godfather II star said: 'Watching that video also makes me stop and reflect about my career... Okay that's over, how about back to what i really love - working.'
The star has clearly lost none of his golden touch yet - he has just starred in the well-received The Intern, and has another seven projects currently in the works to come out over the next few years.
Knockout performance: He finally landed a best actor Academy Award for 1980's Raging Bull
What a gent: He was one of the stand-out star's in true-life gangster hit Goodfellas in 1990
Showing the youngsters how it's done: He put Bradley Cooper to shame in his Oscar-nominated turn in 2013's Silver Linings Playbook
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