Robert Redford Biography, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Wiki & More

Robert Redford is an iconic American actor, director, and environmentalist, born on August 18, 1936, in Santa Monica, California. Known for his roles in classic films like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, and Out of Africa, Redford has earned acclaim for both his acting and his directorial work, including the Oscar-winning Ordinary People. In addition to his successful career in Hollywood, he is a passionate advocate for environmental causes, founding the Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival, which supports independent filmmakers. Redford has been married twice and has four children. At the age of 88, he remains an influential figure in both film and environmental activism.

Category	Details
Full Name	Charles Robert Redford Jr.
Famous As	Actor, Director, Producer, and Environmentalist
Date of Birth	August 18, 1936
Age	88 years (as of 2025)
Place of Birth	Santa Monica, California, USA
Nationality	American
Zodiac Sign	Leo
Height	5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
Weight	Approximately 185 pounds (84 kg)
Hair Color	Light Brown (now graying)
Eye Color	Blue
Profession	Actor, Director, Producer, Environmentalist
Years Active	1959 – Present
Known For	“Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “The Sting,” “All the President’s Men,” “Out of Africa,” “The Natural”
Spouse	Lola Van Wagenen (married 1958–1985), Sibylle Szaggars (married 2009–present)
Children	4 children: Amy Redford, James Redford (deceased), Scott Redford, and Shauna Redford
Parents	Charles Robert Redford Sr. and Martha W. Redford
Religion	Non-denominational (was raised Protestant)
Net Worth	Estimated around $170 million (as of 2025)

Career Highlights

Year	Project	Role
1962	“War Hunt”	Pvt. Wyman (First Film)
1969	“Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”	Butch Cassidy
1973	“The Sting”	Johnny Hooker
1976	“All the President’s Men”	Bob Woodward
1985	“Out of Africa”	Denys Finch Hatton
1988	“The Milagro Beanfield War”	Joe Mondragon
1992	“A River Runs Through It”	Reverend Maclean
2012	“The Company You Keep”	Jim Grant
2017	“Our Souls at Night”	Addie Moore

Awards & Nominations

Award	Year	Category	Project
Academy Award	1981	Best Director	“Ordinary People”
Golden Globe Award	1981	Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama	“Ordinary People”
Golden Globe Award	1995	Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama	“Out of Africa”
Cannes Film Festival	1980	Best Director	“Ordinary People”
Screen Actors Guild Award	1996	Best Ensemble Cast	“The Natural”

Environmental and Philanthropic Activities

Organization/Initiative	Role	Description
Sundance Institute	Founder	Founded in 1981 to support independent filmmakers
Sundance Film Festival	Founder	Largest independent film festival in the United States
Redford Center	Founder	Focuses on environmental conservation and sustainability efforts
Environmental Advocacy	Advocate	Involved in various environmental causes and initiatives

Interesting Facts

Fact	Details
Signature Film Role	His roles in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “The Sting” are iconic.
Director’s Impact	He directed and produced “Ordinary People,” which won an Academy Award for Best Picture.
Environmental Advocacy	He is passionate about protecting national parks and wildlife.
Retirement	He announced in 2020 that he would be retiring from acting after his role in “The Old Man & the Gun.”
Awards for Environmentalism	Awarded the John Muir Award for his contributions to environmental causes.