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Public records list Robert Redford as a film actor, film director and film producer. Born on August 18, 1936, Robert Redford was from Santa Monica, California, United States. Death is recorded on September 16, 2025, at the age of 89. Schooling on record includes Van Nuys High School and University of Colorado Boulder. Listed accolades include National Medal of Arts (1996), Directors Guild of America Award, Knight of the Legion of Honour and 5 more.
My Take
What I admire most about Robert Redford is how lightly he wore his stardom. He could have coasted on that golden-boy face forever, yet he kept choosing harder roads, directing his way to an Oscar in 1981 and then spending decades opening doors for independent filmmakers. To me, he represents the rare celebrity who used fame as infrastructure for other people's dreams rather than a monument to his own. His passing in 2025 closed a chapter of American cinema, but the ecosystem he built keeps producing the kind of thoughtful films he loved. That, more than any single award, is a legacy.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Robert Redford
- Name (Japanese)
- ロバート・レッドフォード
- Reading
- ろばーと・れっどふぉーど
- Born
- August 18, 1936 – September 16, 2025
- Origin
- Santa Monica, California, United States
- Height
- 177 cm
- Occupation
- film actor / film director / film producer / stage actor / executive producer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rat
2. Background
- High school
- Van Nuys High School
- University
- University of Colorado Boulder
Awards & achievements
- 1996 National Medal of Arts
- Directors Guild of America Award
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- 1981 Academy Award for Best Director
- 1962 Theatre World Award
- 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom
- 1995 Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award
- Kennedy Center Honors
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Robert Redford born?
Robert Redford was born on August 18, 1936.
When did Robert Redford die?
Robert Redford died on September 16, 2025, aged 89.
Where was Robert Redford from?
Robert Redford was from Santa Monica, California, United States.
What did Robert Redford do?
Robert Redford worked as film actor, film director, film producer, stage actor, executive producer.
How tall was Robert Redford?
Robert Redford was 177 cm tall.
Where did Robert Redford study?
Robert Redford attended University of Colorado Boulder.
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