Legendary actor, director and activist Robert Redford has died at the age of 89. Redford passed away on September 16, 2025, at his home in Sundance, Utah, his publicist Cindi Berger confirmed. He was surrounded by loved ones in the place he cherished most. The family has asked for privacy.
Born Charles Robert Redford Jr. on August 18, 1936, in Santa Monica, California, Redford’s extraordinary career spanned more than six decades. After briefly studying at the University of Colorado and pursuing painting in Europe, he trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, launching what would become one of Hollywood’s most enduring careers.
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Redford rose to prominence in the late 1960s and became a defining figure of American cinema with his breakthrough performance in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) alongside Paul Newman. He went on to deliver memorable performances in classics such as The Sting (1973), The Way We Were (1973), All the President’s Men (1976) and Out of Africa (1985).
In addition to his work in front of the camera, Redford made a lasting impact behind it. He won the Academy Award for Best Director for Ordinary People (1980), and in 1981 he founded the Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival — institutions that have become global platforms for independent filmmakers.
Beyond his contributions to film, Redford was a passionate advocate for environmental conservation, social justice and Native American rights. Even after stepping back from acting, he remained one of Hollywood’s most respected and influential voices.