Hollywood Mourns: Robert Redford Has Died - His Career Highlights

Robert Redford entered the Hollywood stage in 1960. He laid the foundations for his later career with small roles in TV series such as "Maverick" and "Perry Mason". His good looks and natural charisma quickly attracted attention. His breakthrough on the big screen came in 1962 with "Behind Enemy Lines". Critics praised his talent for being more than just a pretty face. These early experiences formed Redford's determination to establish himself as a serious actor.

In 1969, "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" catapulted Robert Redford to Hollywood Olympus. Alongside Paul Newman, he played his way into the hearts of the audience. The film grossed over 100 million dollars worldwide - an astronomical sum by the standards of the time. Redford's portrayal of the charming outlaw Sundance made a lasting impression on his image. The role earned him his first Golden Globe nomination. The success opened doors for Redford for more challenging projects and gave him more control over his career.

Robert Redford scored his next mega-hit with "The Sting" in 1973. The film won seven Oscars, including "Best Picture". Redford's chemistry with Paul Newman once again electrified audiences. His portrayal of the charming con man Johnny Hooker earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role. The film grossed 156 million dollars and cemented Redford's status as a box office magnet. "The Sting" proved once and for all that Redford was more than just a heartthrob - he was a serious character actor.

In 1973, Robert Redford and Barbra Streisand starred together in the American romantic drama 'The Way We Were'. Directed by Sydney Pollack, they took on the leading roles in this classic film.

In 1976, Robert Redford ventured into political cinema with "The Untouchables". The film about the Watergate affair struck a chord with the times. Redford's portrayal of journalist Bob Woodward showed his versatility as an actor. The film won four Oscars and grossed 70 million dollars. It established Redford as a socially committed artist. This role shaped his later commitment to political and environmental issues. "The Untouchables" marked Redford's transformation from pure entertainer to influential filmmaker with a message.

In 1980, Robert Redford ventured behind the camera. His directorial debut "An Ordinary Family" was a surprising success. The film won four Oscars, including "Best Director" for Redford. Critics praised his sensitive handling of the difficult subject of family drama. The film grossed 54 million dollars - remarkable for a low-budget project. This success opened up a second career for Redford as a director. He proved that he could not only shine in front of the camera.

Robert Redford played one of the leading roles in the 1985 Oscar-winning film "Beyond Africa". Redford played the role of the British big game hunter Denys Finch Hatton alongside Meryl Streep, who played the Danish writer Karen Blixen.

In 1994, Robert Redford celebrated his greatest success as a director with "Quiz Show". The film about a television scandal in the 1950s received four Oscar nominations, including "Best Picture" and "Best Director". Critics praised Redford's nuanced portrayal of the moral complexity of the subject. Although "Quiz Show" only grossed 24 million dollars, it cemented Redford's reputation as a master of sophisticated cinema. The film showed that Redford was as talented a director as he was an actor.

Robert Redford took on several central roles in the 1998 film "The Horse Whisperer": He was not only the lead actor, but also the director and producer of the movie. The movie was a great success.

In 2018, Robert Redford announced his retirement from acting with "A Crook & a Gentleman". The film alluded to Redford's role as a charming outlaw in earlier hits. At the age of 82, he proved that he could still fill box offices - the film grossed 15 million dollars. Critics celebrated Redford's last leading role as a fitting end to a legendary career. His farewell marked the end of an era in Hollywood. Redford left behind a legacy that goes far beyond his films.