Drena De Niro was born in New York City, New York, USA. She is an actress and was adopted by the famous Robert De Niro.
Biography and Career :
She worked as a DJ and model before she began her acting career. She also worked only for Giorgio Armani as musical supervisor for stores and shows. In 2001, she debuted as a movie director with the film 'Girls and Dolls'. The movie won best directorial debut for documentary at New York Independent Film and Video Festival 2001.
Her mother is Diahnna Abbott and after she married actor Robert De Niro in 1976 he adopted her. She didn't want to disclose her biological father though.
Trivia :
- Her half-brother is Raphael De Niro.
- She has three stepbrothers: Aaron Kendrick De Niro, Julian Henry De Niro and Elliott De Niro.
- She has a child and his father is Carlos Rodriguez, who is an artist.
Filmography :
- 2006 A Day in the Life
- 2006 Karma, Confessions and Holi
- 2005 The Collection
- 2005 Freezerburn
- 2003 Love & Orgasms
- 2003 Death of a Dynasty
- 2002 The Groovenians (TV) (voice)
- 2002 Soliloquy
- 2002 City by the Sea
- 2002 Ghetto Dawg
- 2002 Showtime
- 2001 Giravolte
- 2000 The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle
- 1999 Entropy
- 1999 Personals
- 1999 On the Run
- 1999 At First Sight
- 1999 The 24 Hour Woman
- 1998 Witness to the Mob (TV)
- 1998 Great Expectations
- 1998 Too Tired to Die
- 1997 Wag the Dog
- 1996 Grace of My Heart.
Self Filmography :
- 2003 AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Robert De Niro (TV). Drena De Niro Image : iceposter.com