Taking care of business: some of Robert De Niro's greatest roles and some of his worst

After recent claims that a decline in Robert De Niro's acting fortunes is tied to financial issues, we contrast his silver-screen highlights with some of the low points.

Robert De Niro accepts the lifetime achievement award at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Los Angeles. (Photo/Chris Pizzello)

There'll never be another Robert De Niro, a bona-fide Hollywood icon whose credibility and reputation were earned long ago, in the pre-digital film business. This much is simply not in question.

Two Oscars, for The Godfather Part II and Raging Bull, sit atop a well-stocked resume of awards, nominations and laurels.