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Robert Redford Biography

Birth Name:Charles Robert Redford

Birth Place:Santa Monica, California, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Director, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Received The Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize for his contributions to the enjoyment of the world
Honored at the Kennedy Center Honors at 2005 for his contributions to American culture
Studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Studied at the Pratt Institute in New York
Quote: "People say Ive gone against Hollywood, but I've tried to be independent within Hollywood, tried to be my own person․ Once my career got going․․․I tried to take parts that were offbeat․ At the same time I got frustrated: there were stories I wanted to tell․ I wanted to start producing my own films that I could act in․"
Quote: "Storytellers broaden our minds: engage, provoke, inspire, and ultimately, connect us․"
Founded the Sundance Institute
Often collaborates with filmmaker Sydney Pollack on projects
Was high school classmates with major league pitcher Don Drysdale
As a teenager, he would warm up tennis pro Pancho Gonzales

Awards

1963Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role by an Actor: nominated
1966Golden Globe-Most Promising Newcomer - Male: winner
1968Golden Laurel-Male Comedy Performance: nominated
1968Gold Medal-Favorite Motion Picture: nominated
1969NYFCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
1970Golden Laurel-Action Performance: nominated
1970NSFC Award-Best Actor: nominated
1971BAFTA Film Award-Best Actor: winner
1971Golden Laurel-Best Action Performance: nominated
1972Bronze Wrangler-Theatrical Motion Picture: winner
1974Oscar-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
1974David-Best Foreign Actor (Migliore Attore Straniero): winner
1975Gold Medal-Favorite Movie: nominated
1977Gold Medal-Favorite Movie: nominated
1978Gold Medal-Favorite Movie: nominated
1980Guinness World Record-Only actors to win Best Director Oscar: winner
1980KCFCC Award-Best Director: winner
1980NBR Award-Best Director: winner
1980NYFCC Award-Best Director: nominated
1981Oscar-Best Director: winner
1981DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures: winner
1981Golden Globe-Best Director - Motion Picture: winner
1981Silver Ribbon-Best Foreign Director (Regista del Miglior Film Straniero): nominated
1981Jupiter Award-Best International Actor: nominated
1982Jupiter Award-Best International Actor: nominated
1986David-Best Foreign Actor (Migliore Attore Straniero): nominated
1987Jupiter Award-Best International Actor: nominated
1993Golden Globe-Best Director - Motion Picture: nominated
1993Stinker Award-Worst Actor: nominated
1994Honorable Mentions (The Next Ten Best Picture Contenders)-Honorable Mentions: winner
1994ACCA-Best Director: nominated
1994BSFC Award-Best Director: nominated
1994Readers' Choice Award-Best Foreign Language Film: winner
1994Razzie Award-Worst Actor: nominated
1995Oscar-Best Director: nominated
1995Oscar-Best Picture: nominated
1995BAFTA Film Award-Best Film: nominated
1995DFWFCA Award-Best Director: nominated
1995DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures: nominated
1995Golden Globe-Best Director - Motion Picture: nominated
1999Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actor - Drama/Romance: nominated
1999Golden Globe-Best Director - Motion Picture: nominated
2001Golden Goblet-Best Film: nominated
2005Movies for Grownups Award-Best Grownup Love Story: nominated
2012Jury Prize-Best Director: winner
2012Maverick Movie Award-Best Performance: Short: nominated
2012Open Prize-: winner
2012Vittorio Veneto Film Festival Award-: winner
2013EDA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2013CFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2013DFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
2013Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
2013HFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
2013IGN Award-Best Movie Actor: nominated
2013ICP Award-Best Lead Performance: nominated
2013Video Source Award-: nominated
2013NYFCC Award-Best Actor: winner
2013PFCS Award-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special: nominated
2013SFFCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
2013VVFP Award-Best Actor: nominated
2013WAFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2014Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actor: nominated
2014CINE Masters' Series Award-Broadcast Division: winner
2014CINE Golden Eagle-Documentary: winner
2014Audience Choice Award-Audience Choice Award: nominated
2014Critics Choice Award-Best Actor: nominated
2014Independent Spirit Award-Best Male Lead: nominated
2014Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
2014IDA Award-Best Limited Series: nominated
2014NSFC Award-Best Actor: nominated
2014NCFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2014Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
2015Felix-Best Director: nominated
2017Genesis Award-Outstanding TV Documentary Series: winner
2019Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actor: nominated
2019Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2019Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama: nominated
2019Emmy-Outstanding Long Sports Documentary: nominated
2023Bronze Wrangler-Fictional Television Drama: winner
2024Bronze Wrangler-Fictional Television Drama: winner