Robert Redford Birthday, Real Name, Age, Weight, Height, Family, Facts, Contact Details, Wife, Children, Bio & More
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
REAL NAME
Charles Robert Redford Jr
BIRTHDAY
BORN ON DAY
Tuesday
NEXT BIRTHDAY ON
Monday
BIRTHPLACE
Santa Monica, California, United States
AGE
88 Years 8 Months 5 Days
NATIONALITY
PROFESSION
ZODIAC
LEO
ALSO NOTED FOR
Director, Producer Businessman, Environmentalist, Philanthropist
FEATURES
Blue eyes
Physical Stats
CHEST
N/A
BICEPS
N/A
WAIST
N/A
HEIGHT
5'10''(feet & inches)
1.778 meters
177.8 cm
WEIGHT
80 kg
176 lbs
Robert Redford Family Members
Parents
FATHER
Charles Robert Redford
BROTHER(S) NAME
CHILDHOOD IMAGE
Robert Redford Marriage, Affairs and Children
SPOUSE
Lola Van Wagenen (1958-1985)
Child(ren) of Robert Redford and Lola Van Wagenen
Amy (22 October, 1970) (Daughter)
James (5 May, 1962) (Son)
Scott (1 September, 1959) (Son)
Shauna (15 November, 1960) (Daughter)
SPOUSE
Sibylle Szaggars (2009-)
Fame & Address
SIGNATURE
DEBUT
FAMOUS FROM/AS
Barefoot in the Park (Film 1967)
Education, Net Worth & More
SCHOOLING FROM
NET WORTH
$170 Million
ROBERT REDFORD PICTURE
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Career of Robert Redford
He started his career with theatre and his first on broadway performance was a small part in "Tall Story" in 1959. He made his on-screen debut in 1960 and appeared as a guest star in various television programs like The Untouchables, Naked City, Perry Mason, and The Twilight Zone. His first film role in the comedy film "Tall Story." He played a starring role in the drama film "The Natural."
Some Lesser Known Facts About Robert Redford
- Does Robert Redford takes alcohol? Yes.
- Is Robert Redford in the habit of Smoking? Yes.
- Robert Redford went through medical treatments to enhance his looks. It is speculated that the actor went through plastic surgeries like facelift, fillers, eyelid surgery, and botox as he looks quite young from his current age.
- The actor was honored with a Chevalier of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for his contribution to the independent film through the Sundance Institute.
- The makers of the film 'The Godfather' thought of him for the part of Michael Corleone. He was also considered for the role of Ben Braddock in "The Graduate."
- He was set to play the role of Fred MacMurray in the remake "Double Indemnity" but the project never came into reality.
- The actor was a baseball player at the time he was attending the University of Colorado. He served as a pitcher in the team of the university but lost scholarship due to drinking.
- He was honored by the Bard College with a doctorate of Humane Letters.
- The actor received a fishing rod as a payment for his first professional acting appearance.
- Redford was selected for a role in "The Verdict" but declined as he didn't want the character to be "such a loser." The role was eventually played by Paul Newman who was nominated for an Oscar for his performance.
- The actor does not like to watch his own performance and the only film with which he was satisfied was "The Sting."
- He received an Academy Award as the Best Director however known as actors. There are only six people which includes Clint Eastwood, Kevin Costner, Warren Beatty, Richard Attenborough, and Mel Gibson who won Best Director Oscar but popular as an actor.
- He received the Kennedy Center Honors in the year 2005.
- Redford is so generous. Although he did most of his own stunts make sure that the stuntmen get their proper payment and didn't like to keep anyone out of job.
- He declined for the lead roles in the films like Love Story, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, The Graduate, The Day of the Jackal, and Rosemary's Baby.
- He was honored with a lifetime achievement award in the year 2002. He also received the highest civilian award in the United States, Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016.
- While filming "All Is Lost" he was again and again wet by a huge water hose which caused an infection in his left ear that ultimately led to 60% of his hearing loss.
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