Who Is Robert Redford? Age, Biography and Wiki
Robert Redford, born on August 18, 1936, is an American actor, director, producer, and philanthropist renowned for his contributions to cinema over the decades. As of 2025, Redford is 88 years old and continues to be a revered icon in the film industry. His career kicked off in the 1950s, and he rose to fame with classic films such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Sting. Not only is he known for his remarkable acting skills, but Redford is also the founder of the Sundance Film Festival, which has become a crucial platform for independent filmmakers.
| Occupation | Environmentalist |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | August 18, 1936 |
| Age | 88 Years |
| Birth Place | Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Leo |
| Country | U.S |
Popularity
Robert Redford's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Robert Redford stands approximately 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall. His weight has fluctuated throughout his life, but as of 2025, he is estimated to weigh around 170 pounds (77 kg). Known for his distinctive looks, Redford's physical stature has often complemented his roles in films, where he exudes charm and charisma.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Robert Redford has been married twice. He was first married to Lola Van Wagenen in 1958, with whom he had four children: Scott, Shauna, David, and James. The couple divorced in 1985. In 2009, he married his longtime companion, Sibylle Szaggars, who has been a significant part of his life in recent years. As of 2025, Redford remains happily married, and they often share their love for art and the environment.
Appearing onstage in the late 1950s, Redford's television career began in 1960, with appearances on Alfred Hitchcock Presents in 1961 and The Twilight Zone in 1962. His greatest Broadway success was as the stuffy newlywed husband in Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park (1963). Redford made his film debut in War Hunt (1962).
He gained success as a leading man in films such as Barefoot in the Park (1967), Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), Jeremiah Johnson (1972), and The Candidate (1972). He received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in the crime caper The Sting (1973).
He continued to star in such films as The Way We Were (1973), All the President's Men (1976), and The Electric Horseman (1979).
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Robert Redford's net worth is estimated to be around $170 million. His wealth stems from his illustrious career in Hollywood, investments in real estate, and successful business ventures, including founding the Sundance Institute. Despite stepping back from the big screen, Redford continues to earn through film production and projects associated with his festivals and artistic endeavors.
Starting in 1973, Redford experienced an almost-unparalleled four-year run of box office success. The western Jeremiah Johnson's (1972) box office earnings from early 1973 until its second re-release in 1975 would have placed it as the No. 2 highest-grossing film of 1973.
The romantic period drama with Barbra Streisand, The Way We Were (1973), was the 5th highest-grossing film of 1973.
The crime caper reunion with Paul Newman, The Sting (1973), became the top-grossing film of 1974 and one of the top 20 highest-grossing movies of all time when adjusted for inflation, plus landed Redford the lone nomination of his career for the Academy Award for Best Actor.
The following year he starred in the romantic drama The Great Gatsby (1974) starring Mia Farrow, Sam Waterston, and Bruce Dern. The film was the No. 8 highest-grossing film of 1974. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) placed as the No. 10 highest-grossing film for 1974 as it was re-released due to the popularity of The Sting.
In 1974 Redford became the first performer since Bing Crosby in 1946 to have three films in a year's top ten grossing titles. Each year between 1974 and 1976, movie exhibitors voted Redford Hollywood's top box-office star.
Career, Business and Investments
Robert Redford's career spans over 60 years, and he has directed, produced, and acted in numerous critically acclaimed films. His directorial work includes unforgettable titles such as Ordinary People, which won him an Academy Award for Best Director. Beyond filmmaking, Redford is an environmentalist and has invested significantly in sustainable technologies and practices. His commitment to independent cinema through the Sundance Festival has fostered new talent, solidifying his legacy in the industry.
In 2013, Redford starred in All Is Lost, directed by J.C. Chandor, about a man lost at sea. He received acclaim for his performance in the film, in which he is its only cast member and there is almost no dialogue.
Redford was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama and won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor, his first time winning an acting honour from that group (he had been nominated in 1969 for Downhill Racer).
Ali Arikan wrote in RogerEbert.com, "Chandor plays to Redford's strengths: his battered visage, calm determination, and detachment from the vagaries of a "normal" existence. In return, Redford gives the performance of the latter half of his career in a role that is not just physically, but also psychologically demanding".
Social Network
Redford is not particularly active on social media, preferring to maintain a level of privacy regarding his personal life. Although he has accounts on platforms like Instagram and Twitter, he primarily uses them to promote art, environmental issues, and community engagement rather than sharing personal updates.
Redford made his screen debut in Tall Story (1960), reprising his Broadway role. The film's stars were Anthony Perkins, Jane Fonda (her debut), and Ray Walston. After his Broadway success, he was cast in larger feature roles in movies.
In 1960, Redford was cast as Danny Tilford, a mentally disturbed young man trapped in the wreckage of his family garage, in "Breakdown", one of the last episodes of the syndicated adventure series, Rescue 8, starring Jim Davis and Lang Jeffries.
Redford earned an Emmy nomination as Best Supporting Actor for his performance in The Voice of Charlie Pont (ABC, 1962). One of his last television appearances until 2019 was on October 7, 1963, on Breaking Point, an ABC medical drama about psychiatry.
In 1962 Redford got his second film role in War Hunt, and was soon after cast alongside screen legend Alec Guinness in the war comedy Situation Hopeless ... But Not Serious, in which he played a US soldier falsely imprisoned by a German civilian even after the war has ended.
In Inside Daisy Clover (1965), which won him a Golden Globe for best new star, he played a bisexual movie star who marries starlet Natalie Wood, and rejoined her along with Charles Bronson for Sydney Pollack's This Property Is Condemned (1966) — again, as her lover, though this time in a film which achieved even greater success.
The same year saw his first teaming (on equal footing) with Jane Fonda, in Arthur Penn's The Chase. This film marked the only time Redford would star with Marlon Brando.
Education
Robert Redford's education began at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he studied painting and later expanded his interest in theater. He later attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, which helped hone his craft as an actor and laid the foundation for his successful career in film and theater.
Whether through his cinematic masterpieces or his dedication to artistic innovation and environmental advocacy, Robert Redford remains a pivotal figure in American culture as we look at his journey in 2025.
Robert attended Van Nuys High School, where he was classmates with baseball pitcher Don Drysdale. He has described himself as having been a "bad" student, finding inspiration outside the classroom in art and sports. He hit tennis balls with Pancho Gonzalez at the Los Angeles Tennis Club to help Gonzalez warm up for matches. Redford had a mild case of polio when he was 11.
