He made his theatrical debut when he was just over 20. Then, in the early 1960s, he quickly moved on to television and then film. There, he burst onto the screen and enjoyed rapid success. He also shone as a director, helming films that have become cult hits. Throughout his career, he won numerous awards, including Oscars, an honorary César, Golden Globes... On September 16, 2025, a great monster of Hollywood cinema passed away: Robert Redford at the age of 89.
Robert Redford was born on August 18, 1936 in Santa Monica, California. A first-rate actor, he made a name for himself in the late 1960s and 1970s with a series of outstanding roles in Butch Cassidy and the Kid, The Sting, All the President's Men and Three Days of the Condor. An acclaimed director, he won the Oscar for Best Director forOrdinary People ( 1980).
The actor stood out not only for his talent, but also for his beauty, much appreciated by female viewers from the 1970s to the 2000s. He was a Hollywood icon, with a string of major films and minor roles in TV series.
Robert Redford was more than just a smile and a mane of blond hair, however: he quickly became a committed campaigner for the environment, social justice, diversity, LBGTQ+ rights and the rights of indigenous peoples. His fights for civil rights and ecology also led him to found the Sundance Institute in 1981: this non-profit organization aims to produce and promote independent cinema worldwide.
Robert Redford was a passionate filmmaker, environmentalist and defender of minorities, and an exemplary figure for many artists. He leaves behind an important and iconic filmography, as well as social and militant actions that are still necessary.
To see or review Robert Redford's films, check out the streaming platforms: you'll find The Horse Whisperer on Disney+, Gatsby The Magnificent on Amazon Prime or Apple TV (buy or rent), Our Souls at Night on Netflix, People Like Others on Amazon Prime (buy or rent)...
