Robert Redford, the iconic actor and director known for his roles in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “The Sting,” and “All the President’s Men,” passed away at his home in Sundance, Utah, at the age of 89.
Early Life and Career
Born Charles Robert Redford Jr. on August 18, 1936, in Santa Monica, California, Redford’s career began in theater and television before breaking into film in the late 1960s and 1970s with notable films such as “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “The Sting,” and “All the President’s Men.”
He became one of the most recognizable actors of his generation, combining box office popularity with critical acclaim.
Director and Sundance Institute Pioneer
Redford made his debut as a director with “Ordinary People” in 1980, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Director. He went on to direct and produce films such as “The River” and “Quiz Show,” receiving numerous industry and state honors, including an honorary Oscar (2002) and the Presidential Medal of Freedom (2016).
A co-founder and patron of the prestigious U.S. independent cinema platform, the Sundance Institute and Film Festival, Redford developed young creators and opened doors for directors like Quentin Tarantino and Steven Soderbergh.
Actor, Activist and Family Man
In his personal life, Redford was married twice and survived by wife Sibylle Szaggars and daughters Shauna and Amy. He left behind a legacy in cinema that set a standard for generations of actors and directors.
