Robert Redford won an Academy Award for directing ‘Ordinary People’ (1980)|World Travel & Tourism Council|CC BY-ND 2.0
Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor, director, and environmentalist, died Tuesday at his Utah home at age 89.
Known for films like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, and All the President’s Men, Redford combined star power with substance, often tackling themes of grief, corruption, and resilience.
He won an Academy Award for directing Ordinary People (1980) and later guided acclaimed works like A River Runs Through It and Quiz Show.
Beyond Hollywood, Redford reshaped cinema by founding the Sundance Film Festival, a launchpad for independent filmmakers worldwide.
A lifelong environmental advocate, he fought against destructive development projects and championed climate issues. His legacy endures through film, activism, and the artists Sundance continues to nurture.