Robert Redford Has Died Movie Chat

[Tom]

Robert Redford, the Hollywood icon turned director, has died at the age of 89.

Robert Redford's publicist Cindi Berger says the actor died earlier today at his home "at Sundance in the mountains of Utah - the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved."

"He will be missed greatly," Berger says, adding that the family are requesting privacy.

Robert Redford was known for his roles in The Sting and Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid, and won an Oscar as a director.

Born in Los Angeles, he began appearing on stage in the late 1950s, before starting a television career in 1960 and making his film debut in War Hunt.

He received an Oscar nomination for Best Actor for his performance in The Sting in 1973.

In 1980, he made his directorial debut with Ordinary People, which won four Academy Awards, including best picture and best director.

He won an honorary lifetime achievement Oscar in 2002.

Redford was also known for founding the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, promoting independent films.

In 2018, he announced the film, The Old Man and The Gun, would be his last onscreen role.

 

[Tom]

A true Hollywood legend.

At 89, a good age - he gave us some of the best films Hollywood ever produced, either as an actor or director.

 

[Amelia]

He was a true star.

Made some excellent stuff and due to the Sundance festival, encouraged a lot of new talent

 

[David76]

Great actor in some fantastic films from my childhood - Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid, The Sting, and earlier Barefoot In The Park.

 

[Scotty G]

Sad news. RIP.

Great actor, one handsome devil, and all-round decent human being.

 

[Birdman]

One of the very greats, sad loss but at 89 that's not a bad innings. Just recently watched his 2001 film The Last Castle, good watch if you haven't already seen it.

 

[Bingo]

RIP to a great actor.

Made some exceptional films. Some of my all-time favourites were Jeremiah Johnson, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Brubaker, The Natural, The Last Castle, The Sting, and A Bridge Too Far.