Legendary Actor Robert Redford, An Inspiring Mentor to Many, Has Passed Away.

Hollywood Actor Robert Redford consistently stood out among his peers, with his roles often serving as guiding lights amidst confusion.

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2025 September 17 . 6:20 PM

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Legendary actor Robert Redford, known as a paternal influence to many, has succumbed to death.

Legendary Actor Robert Redford, An Inspiring Mentor to Many, Has Passed Away.

In a career spanning over five decades, Robert Redford became an icon of Hollywood, known for his charisma and versatility. His journey began in 1969 with the 1969 Western "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," starring alongside Paul Newman, which marked his breakthrough in the industry.

Redford returned to the silver screen in 1973 with "The Sting" as a 1930s con artist. However, it was in 1976 that he achieved one of his most significant roles, playing Bob Woodward, a Washington Post reporter, in the film "All the President's Men." This movie, directed by Alan J. Pakula, was a chronicle of the triumph of journalism over the lies and machinations of politics. In the film, Redford's character, Woodward, contributes to bringing down the U.S. president through intelligence, thorough research, and his typewriter. Besides Redford, Dustin Hoffman, Jack Warden, Martin Balsam, Hal Holbrook, Jason Robards, Jane Alexander, Meredith Baxter, Ned Beatty, and others were involved in the film.

Robert Redford had long since become one of the biggest stars of the "New Hollywood" era by the time he brought "All the President's Men" to Warner Bros. The film was a big box office hit at the time of its release.

In 1977, Redford starred in the 1977 spy thriller "Three Days of the Condor" alongside Faye Dunaway. The American Dream, as reflected by Redford in many of his roles, appeared battered in today's society.

Redford's later career's greatest success as an actor came in 2013 with "All Is Lost." His last critical success was the film "The Old Man & the Gun" in 2018. After this, Redford announced his retirement from public life.

In 1981, Redford won the Oscar for Best Director for "Ordinary People," a family drama that dealt with the breakdown of a family and the exploration of the ego. The film "The Horse Whisperer" in 1998 was a financial success for Redford as both director and star. Redford climbed to the other end of the social ladder in 1974's "The Great Gatsby," hosting extravagant parties in the Roaring Twenties.

Besides his acting and directing careers, Redford was also known for his philanthropy and commitment to environmental causes. He founded the Sundance Film Festival in 1978 in Salt Lake City, Utah, named after his role as Sundance Kid. Meryl Streep stated upon Redford's death that "One of the lions has fallen." Redford passed away at the age of 89 in the mountains of Utah, surrounded by loved ones.

Redford's legacy in the film industry will continue to be celebrated for years to come, and his impact on the Sundance Film Festival will be felt for generations.