"Aside from his status as a Hollywood icon in the '70s and '80s, Redford's love for film went far beyond his own acting career. He won Best Picture at the Academy Awards for his Donald Sutherland-starring film, Ordinary People, which was his directorial debut. Redford also established the Sundance Film Festival, which quickly became the country's largest showcase for independent films."
"Bob's vision of a space and a platform for independent voices launched a movement that, over four decades later, has inspired generations of artists and redefined cinema in the U.S. and around the world, Beyond his enormous contributions to culture at large, we will miss his generosity, clarity of purpose, curiosity, rebellious spirit, and his love for the creative process. We are humbled to be among the stewards of his remarkable legacy, which will continue to guide the Institute in perpetuity."
Robert Redford died September 16, 2025, at his Sundance home in Utah at age 89, surrounded by loved ones. The family requests privacy. Redford starred in landmark films including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, and All the President's Men. He won Best Picture for Ordinary People, his directorial debut. He founded the Sundance Film Festival, which grew into the country's largest showcase for independent films and helped launch many future Oscar-winning filmmakers and films. The Sundance Institute praised his vision, generosity, curiosity, and enduring influence on American and global cinema.
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