16.09.2025 15:52
The legendary Hollywood figure Robert Redford passed away at the age of 89 at his home in Utah, USA. Redford, who is remembered for unforgettable films such as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "All the President's Men," was also the founder of the Sundance Film Festival, one of the most important venues for independent cinema.
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American cinema's master actor and director Robert Redford passed away this morning at the age of 89 in his home in Utah. Redford's death was confirmed by his manager Cindi Berger.
STATEMENT FROM HIS FAMILY
Berger stated that Redford "died in his beloved home in the Utah mountains, surrounded by his loved ones," and requested privacy for the family.
A STAR OF AN ERA
One of Hollywood's most sought-after actors in the late 1960s and 70s, Redford became memorable with films like "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "All the President's Men." He left a lasting mark on the film world with his natural charisma and impressive acting.
DIRECTION AND SUNDANCE
Winning the Best Director Oscar for his 1980 film "Ordinary People," Redford was also the founder of the Sundance Film Festival, which became one of the biggest gatherings for independent cinema. Over the years, the festival has guided the careers of many young directors.
WHO IS ROBERT REDFORD?
The legendary figure of Hollywood, Charles Robert Redford Jr., was born on August 18, 1936, in Santa Monica, California. In his youth, he had an interest in art and sports, and after a brief university life, he traveled in Europe to gain cultural knowledge. He later moved to New York and studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
STAGE AND TELEVISION YEARS
He made his stage debut in 1959 with "Tall Story" on Broadway. In the 1960s, he appeared in popular series of the time such as "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" and "The Twilight Zone." The play "Barefoot in the Park" by Neil Simon, which he staged with Elizabeth Ashley in 1963, became a turning point in his career.
ASCENT IN CINEMA
He won his first Golden Globe award in 1965 with the film "Inside Daisy Clover." He then starred in "The Chase" and "Barefoot in the Park" with Jane Fonda. In 1969, he gained worldwide fame with "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," which he co-starred with Paul Newman. He was nominated for an Oscar for the film "The Sting" in 1973. "The Great Gatsby" (1974), "Three Days of the Condor" (1975), and "All the President's Men" (1976) are among the most unforgettable films of the era.
SUCCESSFUL CAREER
He won the Oscar for Best Director for his film "Ordinary People" in 1980. He continued his directing career with productions such as "A River Runs Through It" (1992), "Quiz Show" (1994), and "The Horse Whisperer" (1998).
SUNDANCE AND INDEPENDENT CINEMA
The Sundance Institute and Sundance Film Festival, which he founded in 1981, became one of the most important gatherings for independent cinema in the world. Many directors, including Quentin Tarantino, Steven Soderbergh, and Paul Thomas Anderson, were discovered here.
AWARDS AND HONORS
• 2 Oscars (1980 Best Director, 2002 Honorary Award)
• 3 Golden Globes (1966, 1975, 1994 Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement)
• In 2016, he was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by U.S. President Barack Obama.
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