Robert Redford, one of the most iconic actors in the history of cinema, has died at age 89. This has been confirmed by his agent in a statement, revealing that death occurred while the actor slept at his home in Utah.
The American actor, director and producer became one of the most recognizable faces of Hollywood, appearing in such important ribbons as ‘all the president’s men’ (1976) or ‘El Title’ (1973). It was not only a sex symbol, but also a critical mind with the Hollywood industry, which led him to the foundation of the Sundance Festival with the aim of supporting independent cinema.
Born in 1937 in Santa Monica, California, Robert Redford made his way on television and theater thanks to his undeniable appeal, debuting in Boradway in the late 50s and appearing in series like ‘The Twilight Zone’. It is in the late 60s when his name began to be one of the best known in the industry, thanks to films such as ‘Buth Cassidy and Sunday Kid’.
He only received an Oscar nomination as an actor, thanks to ‘the blow’. However, his debut in the direction made him win the Oscar for Best Director for ‘Ordinary People’, in 1980. In 2002 he was also granted an honorable statuette for his long film career.
