Robert Redford, born August 18, 1936, in Santa Monica, California, is an acclaimed American actor, director, and environmentalist renowned for iconic roles in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) and The Sting (1973), the latter earning him an Academy Award nomination. His directorial debut, Ordinary People (1980), won him an Oscar, and he founded the Sundance Film Festival (1980), revolutionizing independent cinema. With a net worth of $200 million (2024), amassed through acting, directing, and ventures like the Sundance Resort, Redford starred in over 80 films, including All the President’s Men (1976) and Out of Africa (1985), and directed projects like A River Runs Through It (1992). Married to Sibylle Szaggars since 2009, he was previously wed to Lola Van Wagenen (1958–1985), with whom he had four children—two tragically deceased. A recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom (2016) and honorary Oscars, Redford’s legacy spans acting accolades, environmental activism, and empowering filmmakers globally.
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