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Robert Redford

Robert Redford (1936-    )
Like 'Butch And Sundance' buddy Paul Newman, Robert Redford has gained a reputation as being a caring liberal, as well as being one of the biggest talents in films since the 1960s - as an actor and director.

Robert Redford was born in Santa Monica, California, on August 18th, 1936, and had early aspirations as an athlete and artist, before studying acting. He made an impression in a theatre version of 'Barefoot In The Park' before starring in the film version in 1967, opposite Jane Fonda. Robert Redford really made it big as the Sundance Kid in 'Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid (1969)', opposite Newman, and the pair also starred together in 'The Sting (1973)'. Redford appeared in a host of hit films in the 1970s, including 'The Candidate (1972)', 'The Way We Were (1973)', 'The Great Gatsby (1974)', and 'All The President's Men (1976)'.

In later years, Redford has also gained a reputation as a fine director, winning an Oscar for Best Director with 'Ordinary People (1980)', and he is one of the most respected figures in the film business. Robert Redford was awarded the Academy Honorary Award in 2002.

- Paul Rance/booksmusicfilmstv.com.