Robert De Niro Breaks Down While Discussing Bipolar Disorder on Katie

[Baitball Blogger]

Robert De Niro broke down in tears on “Katie” while discussing the subject of bipolar disorder in Silver Linings Playbook.

The acting icon began to cry after Katie Couric asked him, “Did you feel a greater responsibility about doing a film that [director David O. Russell] had so much personally invested in?” referring to the fact that Russell’s own son has a mood disorder.

(Note: Russell’s son Matthew plays the nosy next door neighbor whom De Niro chases out of the yard in the film).

De Niro started, “Oh, of course, I understand what he…” before getting too choked up to continue.

http://www.gossipcop.com/robert-deniro-cries-crying-katie-couric-video-breaks-down-bipolar-disorder-silver-linings-playbook/

[Duer 157099]

1. Who is Russell?

[Baitball Blogger]

2. The director of Silver Linings Playbook. He is nominated for an Oscar.

Good movie.

There is a video at the link.

[Duer 157099]

3. Ah, thanks.

DeNiro is one of my favorite actors of all time, so I wasn't sure what the connection was.