Robert De Niroscreen performanceRobert De Niro is credited as Jack Byrnes in 2 films: Meet the Fockers and Focker-in-Law.
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FILM POSTER · Focker-in-LawFocker-in-Law (2026)
Jack Byrnes
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Jack Byrnes appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2004-2026, portrayed by Robert De Niro. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.
Release-order sequence · 2 films · 2004–2026 · 1 performerSee watch orderWATCH ORDER
Jack Byrnes movies in release order
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Release-order sequence · 2 films · 2004–2026Main sequence runtime: 3h 40m
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Start hereMeet the Fockers2004 · 1h 55m
Portrayed by Robert De Niro · screen performanceRobert De Niro is credited as Jack Byrnes in Meet the Fockers (2004).
Movie guideMoviHero score79/100WORTH IT - 02Focker-in-Law
2026 · 1h 45m
Portrayed by Robert De Niro · screen performanceRobert De Niro is credited as Jack Byrnes in Focker-in-Law (2026).
Movie guideMoviHero score68/100MAYBE
THE PERFORMANCE
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Robert De Niroscreen performanceFILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS
Jack Byrnes screen credits
Screen credits: Meet the Fockers (2004) — Robert De Niro as Jack Byrnes; Focker-in-Law (2026) — Robert De Niro as Jack Byrnes.
WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“I am watching you. Guess who's here. It's Professor Einstein.”
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Greg Focker
Jack Byrnes and Greg Focker both appear in Focker-in-Law.
See Focker-in-LawHenry Focker
Jack Byrnes and Henry Focker both appear in Focker-in-Law.
See Focker-in-LawKevin Rawley
Jack Byrnes and Kevin Rawley both appear in Focker-in-Law.
See Focker-in-LawOlivia Jones
Jack Byrnes and Olivia Jones both appear in Focker-in-Law.
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