Robert De Niro eye color

Robert De Niro's natural eye color is dark brown. However, this physical characteristic has occasionally been altered for specific film roles. A notable example is in "The Irishman," where he wore blue contact lenses, though some viewers found this change distracting.

Film Adaptations

For his role in "The Irishman," the decision to change De Niro's eye color to blue was part of the overall visual effects transformation of the character. This modification, along with other digital alterations, was implemented to match the appearance of his character, though some critics noted that the blue contacts were more noticeable than other visual effects elements.

Physical Characteristics De Niro's dark brown eyes complement his other physical features, including his salt and pepper hair color and his 5'9" frame. This natural eye color has been a consistent feature throughout his extensive career spanning over 100 films.