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Robert Redford in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

From Sundance Kid to screen icon - Redford's best films

Hollywood star Robert Redford was regarded as the godfather of independent cinema and graced screens both as an actor and director over the course of his decades-long career.

Movies • 17 Sep

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio, Actress Cameron Diaz and Actor Robert Redford attend the Natural Resources Defense Council's 20th Anniversary Celebration at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on April 25, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California.

'We lost an absolute legend' DiCaprio on Robert Redford

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio has paid tribute to actor Robert Redford, who has died aged 89, saying the film industry has "lost an absolute legend".

Movies • 17 Sep

A Life in Pictures: Robert Redford

Following the news of American actor, director, and activist Robert Redford's death at the age of 89, we take a look back at the life and career of the screen icon in pictures.

Movies • 16 Sep

Robert Redford's screen career spanned over 60 years

Robert Redford, actor and director, dies aged 89

The death has been announced of the American actor, director, and activist Robert Redford at the age of 89.

Movies • 17 Sep

10 great Seventies movies you may not have seen

You'll find a new favourite or two here - guaranteed.

Movies • 27 Jul

Agutter reveals why she said yes to Captain America

Jenny Agutter said she could not think of "anything better than stepping out" of her role in Call The Midwife to beat up Robert Redford on screen in Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

Moies • 29 Dec 22

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Sunday

There's a documentary about the life of British billionaire Richard Branson, Simon Schama's History of Now continues, Anything Goes on BBC Four, and Robert Redford bows out in The Old Man & the Gun . . .

Television • 04 Dec 22

James and Robert Redford, pictured in San Francisco in December 2018

Filmmaker James Redford, son of Robert Redford, dies

James Redford, the filmmaker son of actor-director Robert Redford, has passed away after a battle with liver cancer. He was 58.

Movies • 20 Oct 20

Movie Review Round-Up: The New Releases

Superheroes galore this weekend with Aquaman and Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse opening, but there's also sublime cinema with the black-and-white masterpiece Roma, and a fine rock climbing documentary in Free Solo.

Movies • 14 Dec 18

Robert Redford goes out with a bang in The Old Man and the Gun

Movie Review Round-Up: The New Releases

Find out which movies are worth the popcorn money this week.

Movies • 07 Dec 18

Redford aims to go out on top in The Old Man & the Gun

If this really is the end, Robert Redford has truly gone out with a bang.

Movie Review • 05 Dec 18

Robert Redford's last movie will be The Old Man & The Gun

Robert Redford confirms retirement from acting

Legendary actor Robert Redford has confirmed he will retire from acting after the release of his upcoming movie, The Old Man & the Gun.

Movies • 07 Aug 18

George Clooney goes back to the US political archives for his Netflix series

George Clooney developing Watergate series for Netflix

George Clooney is developing an eight-part series for Netflix concerning the notorious 1972 US political scandal known as Watergate.

George Clooney • 19 Dec 17

Jane Fonda opens up about competitive Katharine Hepburn

Jane Fonda has revealed how competitive Katharine Hepburn was with her over their Oscar success.

Jane Fonda • 14 Oct 17

That's not a wrap! Redford's PR nixes retirement talk

Robert Redford's publicist has said the star's stated intention to retire from acting when he has completed work on his two upcoming movies is somewhat premature.

Headlines • 12 Nov 16

A Walk in the Woods is released on September 18

Redford and Nolte bring bromance in Bryson movie

Acting legends Robert Redford and Nick Nolte are the chalk and cheese duo on the Appalachian Trail in A Walk in the Woods, the adaptation of travel writer Bill Bryson's bestseller. We have the Irish trailer exclusive.

Entertainment • 22 Jul 15

Robert Redford linked with Pete's Dragon remake

Hollywood legend Robert Redford is reported to be negotiating for a part in Disney's remake of Pete's Dragon.

Entertainment • 17 Oct 14

Redford to make Western TV series

Robert Redford has agreed a deal with Discovery Channel to make a new scripted series about the Old West, The West.

Entertainment • 04 Apr 14

Broadway pays tribute to Philip Seymour Hoffman

Broadway lights dipped for Hoffman

Broadway, New York's theatre district, dimmed its lights last night as a mark of respect to the Oscar winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died on Sunday.

Entertainment • 06 Feb 14

The creator of Sundance Film Festival, Robert Redford, pictured at the event last week

Redford on why he joined Captain America sequel

Robert Redford has explained why he signed up for Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

Entertainment • 27 Jan 14

Redford blames distributors for Oscars snub

Robert Redford has said he isn't upset to be left out of the Oscars nominations but blames the lack of distribution of All Is Lost on the film's exclusion.

Entertainment • 17 Jan 14

Film Review: All is Lost

The Robert Redford-starring maritime survival thriller All is Lost is now in cinemas. Sarah McIntyre jumps onboard.

Entertainment • 27 Dec 13

All is Lost - In cinemas from December 26

Watch All is Lost exclusive clip

The Oscar-tipped, Robert Redford-starring survival adventure All is Lost opens in cinemas on Thursday December 26, and we're giving you the chance to watch a clip.

Entertainment • 10 Dec 13

Robert Redford

From Sundance Kid to screen icon - Redford's best films

'We lost an absolute legend' DiCaprio on Robert Redford

A Life in Pictures: Robert Redford

Robert Redford, actor and director, dies aged 89

10 great Seventies movies you may not have seen

Agutter reveals why she said yes to Captain America

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Sunday

Filmmaker James Redford, son of Robert Redford, dies

Movie Review Round-Up: The New Releases

Movie Review Round-Up: The New Releases

Redford aims to go out on top in The Old Man & the Gun

Robert Redford confirms retirement from acting

George Clooney developing Watergate series for Netflix

Jane Fonda opens up about competitive Katharine Hepburn

That's not a wrap! Redford's PR nixes retirement talk

Redford and Nolte bring bromance in Bryson movie

Robert Redford linked with Pete's Dragon remake

Redford to make Western TV series

Broadway lights dipped for Hoffman

Redford on why he joined Captain America sequel

Redford blames distributors for Oscars snub

Film Review: All is Lost

Watch All is Lost exclusive clip

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