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Robert Redford, an Academy Award-winning actor, passed away at the age of 89 today. He left behind a great legacy and a whopping fortune worth nine figures. Hollywood is mourning the loss of a real legend.The star of Indecent Proposal died at his beloved Sundance home in Utah. His death ends a career that lasted six decades and included famous roles, directing successes, and a business empire that made him one of the richest people in film history.How did Robert Redford make his money in Hollywood?Robert Redford started out in Hollywood with low-paying jobs, but his career took off. His first recorded salary was only $500 for his part in the 1962 drama War Hunt, according to Celebrity Net Worth.His pay went through the roof by the end of the decade with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), for which he got $750,000, which is about $6.5 million today.Live EventsHe earned a career-high $11 million in 2001 from the action movie The Last Castle. Early in his career, Robert’s pay increased to six figures.After that, Robert Redford became one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood. He made $500,000 for The Sting (1973), $2 million for A Bridge Too Far (1977), and $3.5 million for The Electric Horseman (1979). His paychecks were in the millions by the 1990s, like the $4 million he got for Indecent Proposal (1993), as per a report by the Daily Express.ALSO READ: Charlie Kirk’s shocking remarks over women and their career goals days before his death- Here’s what he saidThe action movie The Last Castle, which came out in 2001, made him the most money. According to a report, it made him $11 million.Redford was also a well-known director, in addition to acting. He won the Academy Award for Best Director for his first movie, Ordinary People (1980). His later works, such as A River Runs Through It (1992) and Quiz Show (1994), helped him become more famous and make more money, as per a report by the Daily Express.What part did real estate play in building his total net worth?Robert Redford made smart money moves not just on movie sets. He used the money he made from Butch Cassidy to buy the 3,000-acre Mount Timpanogos resort town in Utah. He changed the name of the place to Sundance because he wanted to protect its natural beauty. It became a cultural center and a brand linked to his name forever.Over the years, he bought more and more real estate all over the country. He sold a $6 million oceanfront estate and a $3 million lot next to it in Malibu. He bought a penthouse on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan for $3.7 million and later sold it for $10 million, as per a report by the Daily Express and Celebrity Net Worth.ALSO READ: Is Tyler Robinson a republican? Here’s the political affiliation of the suspect arrested for the assassination of Charlie KirkHe also owned a ski lodge in Aspen that he bought for $6.5 million, a home in Santa Fe that he shared with his wife Sibylle Szaggars Redford, and a wine country estate in St. Helena. California, that he sold in 2019 for $7 million. These deals worth a lot of money made his net worth go up a lot.How did Sundance affect his financial legacy?Redford’s biggest legacy outside of acting is the Sundance Film Festival. What started as a way to promote independent filmmakers turned into one of the biggest film events in the world. Sundance not only gave new voices in film a chance to be heard, but it also strengthened Redford’s cultural and financial power.Robert Redford was worth about $200 million when he died. He made a lot of money from acting, investing in real estate, and the success of Sundance around the world.A statement from his publicist said that he died “at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah — the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved.”Robert Redford leaves behind more than just money. He went from a $500 film debut to making eight figures a day. His work as an actor, director, and cultural leader will keep having an effect on Hollywood long after he is gone.FAQsHow much money did Robert Redford have when he died?He left behind a fortune of about $200 million.What movie made Robert Redford the most money?In 2001, he made $11 million for The Last Castle, which was the most money he ever made.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
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