Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor whose career as a leading man in American cinema spanned more than four decades and who later established himself as a significant advocate and entrepreneur in support of independent filmmakers, died at 89.
Redford rose to prominence in the late 1960s and 1970s with starring roles in films such as The Sting (1973) and All the President’s Men (1976). His blend of charisma and subtlety on screen made him one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars of his era. He won the Academy Award for directing in 1980 for his debut feature Ordinary People, and he was honored with an honorary Oscar in 2002, recognizing his contributions to the film industry as a whole.
