By News18,Shrishti Negi

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Hollywood is mourning the loss of one of its greatest icons as Robert Redford, actor, director and founder of the Sundance Institute, has died at the age of 89. His publicist confirmed that the Oscar-winning star died peacefully in his sleep at his home in the mountains of Utah, outside Provo. No cause of death was specified.
With a career that spanned over six decades, Redford reshaped mainstream Hollywood and independent cinema. Widely loved for his understated performances and commitment to storytelling, he earned critical acclaim and major awards for his contribution to cinema. He won an Oscar for Best Director with Ordinary People in 1980, received an honorary Oscar in 2002 and was honoured with lifetime achievement awards from both the Golden Globes and SAG.
To commemorate his journey in the industry, here we take a look back at 10 of his most iconic roles.
Barefoot in the Park (1967)
One of his earliest leading roles, Redford starred opposite Jane Fonda as a newlywed navigating life and love in New York City. Having originated the part in the 1963 play of the same name, by Neil Simon, Redford brought warmth and wit to the big-screen version. The film was well-received and earned a Writers Guild nomination.
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
This Western classic cemented Redford’s position as a superstar. In the film, he played Harry Longabaugh, aka the Sundance Kid, opposite Paul Newman. It became one of the top-grossing hits of its time. Redford once revealed that he and Newman were initially up for each other’s roles, but director George Roy Hill switched them.
The Candidate (1972)
In this political dramedy, Redford played an idealistic lawyer drawn into a Senate race, earning the film an Oscar. Redford’s performance in the film remains one of cinema’s most memorable portrayals of a character.
The Sting (1973)
Reuniting with Paul Newman, Redford starred as a grifter trying to con a mob boss (Robert Shaw). The film was both a commercial and critical smash, winning seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Redford himself earned a Best Actor nomination.
The Way We Were (1973)
Opposite Barbra Streisand, Redford played a writer whose romance with a passionate activist unfolds against a backdrop of political turmoil. The film became a box-office hit and Streisand’s Oscar-winning theme song remains iconic. The romantic drama, based on Arthur Laurents’ 1972 novel of the same name, was a box-office success and received various awards.
The Great Gatsby (1974)
Long before Leonardo DiCaprio took on Jay Gatsby, Redford played the role in Jack Clayton’s 1974 flick, along with Mia Farrow as Daisy Buchanan. He later recalled that the role was “a pleasure,” as he had always been “very fond” of F Scott Fitzgerald’s work.
All the President’s Men (1976)
Redford co-produced and starred alongside Dustin Hoffman in this gripping drama about the Watergate scandal. He brought Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein’s book to the screen, ensuring the story reached audiences worldwide. The film remains one of the greatest political thrillers ever made.
The Natural (1984)
As baseball player Roy Hobbs, Redford left a lasting impression in this sports drama that was both inspiring and nostalgic. The film earned four Oscar nominations, including one for Glenn Close.
Out of Africa (1985)
Starring opposite Meryl Streep, Redford played a free-spirited hunter in this romantic drama. The film won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and showcased Redford’s ability to balance roughness with sensitivity.
All Is Lost (2013)
The action drama stars Redford as a man lost at sea. It received positive reviews from critics and remains Redford’s top-ranked movie on Rotten Tomatoes with a 94 per cent rating. “It’s a pure cinematic experience,” Redford once said about the film in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.