Date of birth
August 18, 1936, Santa Monica, California, USA
Birth name
Charles Robert Redford Jr.
Nickname
Weight
Height
5 '9 "(1.75 m)
Mini Biography
Born August 18, 1936, Santa Monica, California, Charles Robert Redford, an accountant for Standard Oil, and Martha Hart. His mother died in 1955, a year after he graduated from high school. Charles Robert Redford Jr. was a brave boy who had hubcaps in high school and lost his scholarship college baseball at the University of Colorado because of drunkenness. After studying the Pratt Institute of Art and living the life of the artist in Europe, he studied acting in New York, the American Academy of Arts. Lola Van Wagenen (consumer activist), born in 1940, left college to marry Redford September 12, 1958. They divorced in 1985 after four children, one of whom died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Daughter Shauna Redford, born November 15, 1960, is a painter who married Eric Schlosser, October 5, 1985, Provo, UT. His first son, was born in January 1991, Redford has a grandfather.
Son of James Redford (also known as Jamie Redford), a writer, was born May 5, 1962. Daughter, Amy Redford, an actress, was born on October 22, 1970. Redford also has a brother named William.
The experience in theater and television, along with any good American is led to film and television roles. His first major role was "The Kid" in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), when the actor was 32. The Way We Were (1973) and The Sting (1973), both in 1973, Redford was the number one box office star in the next three years. Redford used his influence to promote environmental causes and his riches to acquire Utah property, which he transformed into a ranch and the Sundance ski resort. In 1980 he created the Sundance Institute for aspiring filmmakers. Its annual film festival has become one of the most influential in the world. Redford's directorial debut with Ordinary People (1980), won the Oscar for Best Director in 1981. He waited eight years before getting behind the camera, this time for the film version of John Nichols acclaimed novel of the Southwest, The Milagro Beanfield War (1988).
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Set
Sibylle Szaggars (July 11, 2009 - present)
Lola Van Wagenen (September 12, 1958 to 1985) (divorced) 4 children
Mark
Red hair
Movies often reflect his liberal political views
Often worked with Sydney Pollack.
Trivia
10/97: Ranked # 29 in Empire (UK) magazine "Top 100 movie stars of all time" list.
1995: Chosen by Empire Magazine as one of the 100 sexiest stars in film history (# 4).
Father of Shauna Redford (born November 15, 1960), by James Redford (born May 15, 1962) and Amy Redford (born October 22, 1970). The oldest son Scott was born in 1959 and died shortly after from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
German painter Sibylle Szaggars was his longtime companion since 1996.
Was considered for the role of Michael Corleone in The Godfather (1972).
Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters in France.
That theme song to TV 1980 hit "The Fall Guy" (1981).
Lost in the role of Ben Braddock in The Graduate (1967) for director Mike Nichols not think anyone would believe Redford problems getting "the girl".
In the early 1970s, Paramount had plans to remake Double Indemnity (1944) with Redford in the Fred MacMurray role. The project never took off.
This is a national member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
Mid-1950s: Was a starter at the University of Colorado baseball team.
Made 11 period rooms, including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), The Sting (1973), The Natural (1984) and Out of Africa (1985).
He is the founder of the Sundance Film Festival, the name of his character in the film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969).
He and the famous Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Don Drysdale were in the same class of graduating high school (Van Nuys High School, class 1954).
Appeared in seven films dealing with adultery in one form or another: The Way We Were (1973), The Great Gatsby (1974), Out of Africa (1985), Havana (1990 / I), indecent proposals (1993), The Horse Whisperer (1998) and The Abduction (2004).
2004: In addition to the graduation speaker Bard College Top 144, has also received an honorary degree Doctor of Humane Letters, College.
He received a fishing rod instead of the agreed pay $ 75 for his first appearance of the professional actor, TV game show.
It was voted the 30th greatest movie star of all time by Entertainment Weekly.
Veterans of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (aadA).
Is of Irish, Scottish and English.
Was originally set for verdict (1982), but dropped out before production, because he did not want the character to be "a loser". Director Sidney Lumet was appalled Redford demands to change the script. The role of Frank Galvin was taken over by his friend Paul Newman, who won an Oscar nomination.
After his suggestions of Warren Beatty, Alain Delon and Burt Reynolds plays the role of Michael Corleone in The Godfather (1972) were rejected by Francis Ford Coppola, Paramount, Robert Redford suggests Evans. When Coppola demurred, preferring his first choice of Tony Awar winning Broadway actor Al Pacino, Evans explained that Redford could play the role that could be perceived as "northern Italy." Evans lost the struggle, Pacino was chosen and a star was born.
He hates watching his movies. The only film in which he was fully satisfied with their performance by Sting (1973).
2005: Premiere magazine ranked # 17 in a list of the greatest movie stars of all time in its function of stars in our constellation.
He is the protector of the natural environment and often advocates and supports natural causes.
Along with Warren Beatty, Clint Eastwood, Mel Gibson, Richard Attenborough and Kevin Costner one of six people to win and Oscar for Best Director, even if actors are mostly known.
His senior year in high school in Van Nuys, met 15 years, sophomore Natalie Wood, who was already a star. Later in life, have in Inside Daisy Clover starred (1965), and this feature is Condemned (1966) and became good friends.
2005: Winner of the Kennedy Center Honors. The other recipients were Tina Turner, Tony Bennett, Suzanne Farrell and Julie Harris.
1996: Awarded the American National Medal of Arts, the National Endowment of the Arts in Washington, DC.
His performance as the Kid Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) is ranked # 20 on American Film Institute's 100 Heroes & Villains. This is a position he shares with Paul Newman, who portrayed Butch Cassidy.
His performance in Bob Woodward, All the President's Men (1976) is ranked # 27 of the AFI 100 Heroes & Villains. This is a ranking he shares with Dustin Hoffman, who was described by Carl Bernstein.
In Germany, he shares his dubbing voice with Patrick Stewart and Sir Anthony Hopkins.
1970: Considered running for the Senate seat US in his home state of Utah.
Often does his own stunts in action sequences, but made sure that the specialists were hired for this purpose have been paid, so as not to put anyone out of work.
He denied leading roles in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966), The Graduate (1967), Rosemary's Baby (1968), Love Story (1970) and The Day of the Jackal (1973).
He founded the Sundance Institute in Utah for independent filmmakers and in 1997 announced the creation of the Sundance Film Festival, to venture with a distributor's important to create a chain of theaters screening of independent films. From 2011 onwards, at least two are open.
2002: Awarded an Academy Award for lifetime achievement honor the creator of Sundance, inspiration to independent filmmakers and innovative anywhere.
Friends forever with Sydney Pollack two men who made his feature film acting debut in War Hunt (1962).
1960: He spent his last $ 500 on two acres in Utah, an investment that would eventually grow to 5,000 acres are home to its Sundance Institute. Founded by Redford in 1969, Sundance is located at the foot of scenic Utah. Timpanogos.
Denied the role of Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969).
Born Charles Robert Redford, Sr., an accountant, and his wife, Martha W. Hart.
Rank # 53 on Empire Magazine 100 Sexiest Movie Stars of all time.
He scored with critics and fans in 1992 with the Brad Pitt film A River Runs Through It (1992), and again in 1994, with Quiz Show (1994), which earned him another nomination for Best Director.
He appeared in seven films were directed by Sydney Pollack: This Property Is Condemned (1966), Jeremiah Johnson (1972), The Way We Were (1973), Three Days of the Condor (1975), The Electric Horseman (1979), Out of Africa ( 1985) and Havana (1990 / I). They also appeared together in War Hunt (1962).
He directed four actors nominated for Oscar performances: Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch, Timothy Hutton, and Paul Scofield. Hutton won for his role in Ordinary People (1980).
Song lyrics Mel Tillis' "Coca Cola Cowboy" see "Eastwood smile and Robert Redford hair."
He married his longtime girlfriend, 51, Sibylle Szaggars Germany July 11, 2009 to Louis C. Jacob Hotel.
Father-in-law, and Eric Schlosser.
As a guest on "Inside the Actors Studio" (1994) (January 30, 2005), Redford has confessed to host James Lipton and his favorite words were, respectively, "possible" and "what".
Personal Quotes
[His appearance in Havana (1990 / I)], all everyone talked about was aging. It 'was a surprise for me because I did not consider myself in that way. I thought it would be the age, of course, as time passes.
As director, I would not make me an actor. As an actor, I would not want me to coach.
I may be the best looking grandfather around, apart from Marlon Brando, of course!
Some of the analysis. I Utah.
[To deny the role of Benjamin Braddock in The Graduate (1967), the role that Dustin Hoffman made a star of seven years before Redford received superstar himself] I did not think a college 21 years old, just out "that had never been used.
[Quoted by Robert Osborne, "Annual Academy Awards Oscar 1974"] I was competitive in a race, but now all I'm really passionate about is my family, the environment and the Indians.
I learned very quickly that you'd better know what you mean. It's better to realize that some problems will be so hot - no matter what reason, what logic is applied to it - it met with opposition because their perspective is different, and "No there is no way they will accept your reasoning . Also, you attack, which is presented as not credible. " If you are an actor who knows? "
You need to prepare when you go to a public event for the public. Then I'll sign autographs. But not when you go to your normal business.
I have to be a man, of course, be flattered by the attentions of the public. How can you be? But it becomes very intense when people are dressed for you and bullying in the streets, and you have to hide. This funny and kind of amazing, as it happens - you have one to go with him and have fun with it. Then it becomes tiring, and then it gets worse when you realize you've been robbed, and a fundamental part of your life, which is privacy. And you also know what is coming your way is artificial, because these people react to something they saw on the screen, you're a human being.
[About his relationship with Paul Newman] When we did, no movies used the word "chemistry". Nobody used the word "bonding." It was just: "Get up there and do your job!"
[His friendship with Paul Newman] There are certain friendships that are sometimes too good and too loud to talk.
I have an exam when I started to live TV. This guy called me Jack O'Brian "Hammy and overwork." Now I'm looking back, I want to keep these criticisms. He is kept in perspective. It really does. A Part of you says, "You know, I never on it." And what I think soon learn not believe your own press clippings, one way or another, just do your job. Because they are difficult to review. If you focus on doing the job, you get to a place of perfection where critics are often too exaggerated fall more negative or positive.
I have purchased hundreds of acres around my house. That's why I moved here to the coast. There is plenty of room to move and be alone with nature. Has a life. City life is right there.
I often feel I just withdraw from this rat race and buy another piece of Utah.
Much of the action is, is attentive.
All my life I have been haunted by guilt, because I think there is a difference between how I look and how I feel inside.
[During his opening address, the address of the evening at the Sundance Film Festival, arguing that the political use of public support for U.S. invasions] We put all our concerns for leaders to lead by example. I think we have a big, big apology.
[1972 comments about Paul Newman] Paul is the most generous man I've ever worked with. We had a fantastic relationship with the shooting [Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)]. It 'was one of the happiest experiences of my life.
[In collaboration with Dustin Hoffman, all the President's Men (1976)] One of the joys of the film had worked with Dustin, is one of the great minds of acting I've ever worked with.
They throw the "star" loosely word to you, and take him out on bail the same. You take responsibility for a poor film, this is what it means.
[On the death of Paul Newman, an old friend] I've lost a true friend. My life - and this country - is better for his being in it.
[At Sundance Film Festival] Political activism has been a part of my life and part of the film, try to do. But we're focusing on one theme or another. We do not have an ideological position. I am anti-ideology. Our work attempts to transcend politics. Whichever side you are, we try to show stories from all parts of the country and saw "red state, blue state" does not mean much to us.
I am passionate. I am political in my country, what it is, how strong it is, how it is strong. "Lions for Lambs" won a difficult process and I think it was because - and I do not want to sound defensive - but I think it was not well received. I am not a leftist party. I'm just one person is interested in sustainability in my country.