DAVID KRUMHOLTZ Shares a Bummer of a Story With the One and Only ROBERT DE NIRO
TLDRThe speaker reflects on their experiences with various actors, highlighting the positive encounters with big names like Downey, Clooney, and Pitt, who were not only talented but also exceptionally kind, making film shoots more enjoyable. They contrast this with a humorous anecdote from their early career involving an uncomfortable encounter with Robert De Niro, which ended with an awkward elevator ride with his children and a funny reunion years later at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Takeaways
- 🌟 The speaker has a favorable impression of high-profile actors like Downey, Clooney, and Pitt, finding them to be not only talented but also very kind and approachable.
- 👶 The speaker shares a personal anecdote about an encounter with a famous actor when they were 23 years old, highlighting the awkwardness and fear they felt at the time.
- 🍕 The story involves the speaker being at an apartment for a table read and being offered leftover pizza, which leads to an unexpected interaction with the actor's children.
- 🚪 The famous actor, identified only as 'Dao', initially slams the door on the speaker, which contributes to the speaker's fear and intimidation.
- 🧒 The speaker finds themselves in a predicament with the actor's young twins in the elevator, unsure of how to handle the situation.
- 🏢 The speaker resolves to take the twins back to their floor and ensure they return home safely, demonstrating a sense of responsibility despite the discomfort.
- 🎬 The encounter happens in New York City, providing context for the speaker's early acting career and the setting for the memorable event.
- 🤣 Years later, the speaker recounts the story to the actor in person, receiving a positive and humorous response, which eases any lingering discomfort.
- 📈 The speaker's perception of the actor changes from fear and intimidation to admiration and appreciation after the personal interaction.
- 🏆 The speaker participates in the Tribeca Film Festival as a juror, showcasing their growth and success in the film industry.
- 😅 An attempt at humor by the speaker in the elevator with the actor leads to an awkward moment, but it highlights the human element in such encounters.
Q & A
Who are the three big-name actors mentioned as being awesome to work with?
-The three big-name actors mentioned are Robert Downey Jr., George Clooney, and Brad Pitt.
What was the general observation about the smaller actors compared to the more established ones?
-The observation was that the smaller actors sometimes display attitude, while the more established ones have lasted because they are not only talented but also super nice.
What was the situation when the actor first met Robert De Niro?
-The actor met Robert De Niro when he was 23 years old, outside an apartment where he had just finished a table read for a small indie movie.
How did the encounter with Robert De Niro initially go?
-The encounter initially went poorly as Robert De Niro slammed the door in the actor's face when he was leaving the apartment with pizza.
What did the actor do with De Niro's children in the elevator?
-The actor took De Niro's children, who were in the elevator with him, down to the lobby and then pressed their floor so they could return to their apartment.
How did the actor feel about the situation with De Niro's children?
-The actor felt scared and unsure of what to do, as he was afraid of De Niro and didn't want to interact with the children or knock on his door.
What happened when the actor met Robert De Niro again years later?
-Years later, at the Tribeca Film Festival, the actor recounted the story to De Niro, who laughed it off and did not seem upset.
What was the actor's reaction to De Niro taking the stairs after their second encounter?
-The actor was surprised and somewhat embarrassed, as he made a joke about it, which led De Niro to choose the stairs instead of the elevator.
What was the overall impression of Robert De Niro based on the two encounters?
-The overall impression was that De Niro was a nice person, as he laughed at the story during their second encounter and did not hold any grudges.
How did the actor's perception of Robert De Niro change after their initial encounter?
-The actor's perception changed as he realized that De Niro's initial behavior might not have been personal and that he was still able to laugh about the situation later on.
What can be learned from the actor's story about handling unexpected situations?
-The story illustrates the importance of staying calm, thinking on your feet, and finding solutions even in uncomfortable or unexpected situations.
Outlines
🌟 Encounters with Celebrities: A Tale of Kindness and Fear
The speaker reflects on their experiences meeting various actors, highlighting that the most famous ones they've worked with, such as Downey, Clooney, and Brad Pitt, have been incredibly kind and awesome. They emphasize that these actors' longevity in the industry is not only due to their talent but also their pleasant demeanor, which makes working on movie sets more enjoyable. However, the speaker also hints at having met a less pleasant famous individual, sharing a personal anecdote from their early career. As a young actor, they had a frightening encounter with Robert De Niro, who slammed the door in their face. The story continues with a humorous twist involving De Niro's children and an elevator ride, culminating in a later, lighthearted interaction with the celebrated actor years afterward.
😅 An Elevator Joke That Went Awry
The speaker recounts a humorous and somewhat awkward moment from a Tribeca Film Festival event where they were a juror. After sharing a funny story about their past encounter with Robert De Niro involving his children and an elevator, the speaker attempted to make light of the situation by joking about riding elevators with the De Niro family. However, the punchline of the joke was poorly received, leading to an uncomfortable silence. De Niro chose to take the stairs instead of sharing the elevator, leaving the speaker to reflect on the importance of timing and delivery in humor.
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Keywords
💡favorite actors
💡smaller actors
💡niceness
💡Raging Bull
💡Robert De Niro
💡Tribeca Film Festival
💡anecdote
💡elevator
💡awkward encounter
💡personal growth
💡miscommunication
💡shared laughter
Highlights
The actor shares their experience of meeting some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Downey, Clooney, and Brad Pitt, and found them to be awesome.
The actor mentions that it's often not the smaller actors with less fame who can be difficult, but rather the big names that have lasted a long time, and their niceness is a key to their longevity.
The actor recounts a personal anecdote of meeting Robert De Niro, which involved a slammed door and an awkward encounter with his children.
The actor was in their early twenties, just starting out in their career, and had a lead part in a small indie movie when this memorable encounter happened.
The actor had just seen 'Raging Bull' and was in awe and scared of meeting De Niro, which led to the tense interaction.
The actor describes the humorous situation of being stuck with De Niro's young twins in an elevator and trying to return them to their floor.
Years later, the actor meets De Niro again at the Tribeca Film Festival as a juror and shares the same funny story with him.
De Niro laughs at the story, showing a good-natured side and making the actor feel relieved about the past awkward encounter.
The actor reflects on the importance of being nice and how it contributes to the success and longevity of actors in the industry.
The actor's story serves as a reminder that even the biggest stars can have a down-to-earth and kind side.
The actor's experience with De Niro's children and the subsequent interaction with the actor demonstrates the unexpected and humorous situations one can find themselves in.
The story highlights the human side of famous actors, showing that they have everyday moments and interactions just like anyone else.
The actor's recount of the story at the Tribeca Film Festival shows a willingness to own up to past awkwardness and share it with the person involved.
The actor's interaction with De Niro serves as an example of how past fears and perceptions can be overcome through open communication.
The story illustrates the importance of kindness and humility in the entertainment industry and beyond.
The actor's narrative provides a unique perspective on the personal side of famous actors and the impact of their behavior on others.
The actor's experience with De Niro's children and the elevator situation showcases the value of quick thinking and handling unexpected circumstances with grace.
The actor's story is a testament to the power of sharing personal anecdotes and the positive impact it can have on both the storyteller and the listener.