Robert Redford & his dubbing voice Kaspar Eichel

Charles Robert Redford Jr. was born on 18 August 1936 in Santa Monica. He discovered his passion for acting at an early age, which would shape him over the years. His family played an important role in his life, especially as a source of support and stability away from the limelight. Redford was known for his calm demeanour, intellectual inclinations and commitment. He placed particular emphasis on social and political issues, including environmental protection and the protection of indigenous peoples' rights. He was also co-founder of the Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival, which supports independent filmmakers worldwide. He died on the morning of 16 September 2025 at his home in Utah at the age of 89.

 

Redford's breakthrough came in the 1960s. His first major success was the title role in 1973's The Sting, alongside Paul Newman, but he had already attracted attention in films such as The Hitchhiker and All the President's Men (1976). His real career boost came with his support for independent film projects and his image as a stylish, intellectual hero who combined charm with depth. In the 1970s, he became one of the defining figures of American cinema, not only as an actor but also as a producer.

 

In the 1980s and 1990s, Redford evolved from leading actor to leading producer and director. As a director, he worked on films such as The Milagro Beanfield War (1988) and Lonesome Dove (miniseries, 1989), winning acclaim for his sensitive, multi-layered storytelling. He later turned his attention to live-action films and dramatic dramas, using his experience to provide a platform for young filmmakers. His career is characterised by a consistent combination of artistic quality, political awareness and a strong focus on independence.

 

46 awards & 65 nominations

 

Robert Redford has received numerous awards and honours throughout his career. He was nominated for an Oscar several times and won it for directing Ordinary People (1981). In 2002, he also received an Honorary Oscar for his many achievements in film. He has also won Golden Globe Awards and BAFTA Awards, as well as numerous Sundance Institute awards for contributions to independent filmmaking. His work both in front of and behind the camera has made him one of the defining figures of US cinema.

 

We have listed some of his best and most famous films here:

 

2019: Avengers: Endgame

2018: The Old Man & the Gun

2017: Our Souls at Night 

2017: The Discovery

2016: Pete's Dragon

2015: Truth

2015: A Walk in the Woods

2013: All Is Lost

2012: The Company You Keep 

2007: Lions for Lambs

2005: An Unfinished Life

2004: The Clearing

2001: Spy Game

2001: The Last Castle 

1998: The Horse Whisperer

1996: Up Close & Personal

1993: Indecent Proposal

1992: Sneakers

1990: Havana

1986: Legal Eagles

1985: Out of Africa

1984: The Natural

1980: Brubaker

1979: The Electric Horseman 

1976: All the President's Men

1975: The Great Waldo Pepper

1975: Three Days of the Condor

1974: The Great Gatsby

1973: The Way We Were

1973: The Sting

1972: The Candidate

1972: The Hot Rock

1972: Jeremiah Johnson

1969: Downhill Racer

1969: Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here

1969: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

1967: Barefoot in the Park

1965: Inside Daisy Clover 

1965: Situation Hopeless... But Not Serious

1962: War Hunt