United Kingdom, May 16 -- Robert De Niro doesn't see himself as an acting "great".

The 81-year-old movie star is widely regarded as one of the best and most influential actors of his generation, but De Niro doesn't see himself in that way.

The Hollywood star - who recently received the honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival - told the Guardian newspaper: "I still don't see myself as great.

"When you go home and talk to your significant other, believe me, you're not great."

De Niro turns 82 in August, and he's acknowledged that people now look at him "a little different".

The 'Heat' star shared: "Things change, that's for sure. If you're walking down a couple of stairs you get people coming to help you. I've realised now I'm ...