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TODAY’S CLUE: S = N
ANSWER: “FILM IS A GREAT WAY TO TELL A STORY BECAUSE … IT’S GOT MOVEMENT IN IT AND CAPTURES PEOPLE’S ATTENTION DIFFERENTLY.” — ROBERT REDFORD
ROBERT REDFORD
AUGUST 18, 1936 – SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • AGED 89 • AMERICAN ACTOR & DIRECTOR
🎨 FROM ART STUDENT TO ACTOR
Charles Robert Redford Jr. was born in Santa Monica, California, on August 18, 1936. Initially interested in painting, he studied art in Europe before pursuing acting in New York. His early career included television appearances and a Broadway role in Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park.
🤠 THE SUNDANCE KID
Redford became an international star playing the Sundance Kid opposite Paul Newman in the 1969 Western Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Their successful partnership continued with The Sting in 1973, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
🎬 A HOLLYWOOD LEADING MAN
Throughout the 1970s, Redford starred in acclaimed films including The Way We Were, The Great Gatsby, and All the President’s Men. His performances combined romantic appeal with an interest in political and socially conscious storytelling.
🏆 AN OSCAR-WINNING DIRECTOR
Redford made his directorial debut with Ordinary People in 1980, winning the Academy Award for Best Director as the film also captured Best Picture. He later directed A River Runs Through It and Quiz Show, and received an Honorary Academy Award in 2002.
🎞️ THE SUNDANCE LEGACY
In 1981, Redford founded the Sundance Institute in Utah to support independent filmmakers and emerging artists. His involvement helped transform the Sundance Film Festival into one of the world’s most influential showcases for independent cinema.
🌲 ART, CONSERVATION & A LASTING IMPACT
A longtime environmental advocate, Redford received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016. He died at his home in Sundance, Utah, on September 16, 2025, at age 89, leaving a legacy in acting, directing, independent filmmaking, and conservation.
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