Robert De Niro’s 1976 Taxi Driver Transformation

Take a peek at a curious relic—a cab license belonging to none other than Robert De Niro! In a clever twist, he obtained the real deal for his 1976 role in “Taxi Driver,” which centered on Travis Bickle, a mentally unstable Vietnam War veteran turned taxi driver navigating the gritty streets of New York City.

Robert’s portrayal was nothing short of extraordinary, earning him an Academy Award nomination. Beyond this iconic role, his legendary career spans a spectrum of characters—from Vito Corleone in “The Godfather Part II” to Jake LaMotta in “Raging Bull,” and this photo is a snapshot of the meticulous commitment that brought Travis Bickle to life.