Screen legend Robert Redford died on Tuesday, leaving behind a legacy that seems impossible to replicate. From handsome leading man to Oscar-winning director to independent film pioneer, Redford leveraged his success (and good looks) into a dynamic and fruitful career that spanned decades and showed tremendous range.
From his iconic starring turn opposite Paul Newman in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” to his visceral take on Bob Woodward in “All the President’s Men” to his swoon-worthy performance in “The Way We Were,” the man could seemingly do it all. He was literally Jay Gatsby!
Below, we remember Redford’s roles and legacy through the years.
But first, catch up on all of our Redford remembrances so far:
- How Robert Redford’s Sundance Legacy Saved Hollywood
- Robert Redford: Oscar-Winning Director, Blockbuster Star, Underrated Actor | Appreciation
- Robert Redford’s 10 Most Underrated Performances, From ‘Sneakers’ to ‘The Great Waldo Pepper’
- Robert Redford Remembered by Ron Howard, Stephen King and More as Hollywood Tributes Roll In: ‘Artistic Gamechanger’
Robert Redford as the Sundance Kid and Paul Newman as Butch Cassidy in the 1969 western “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.”
Robert Redford and Paul Newman in a scene from “The Sting,” directed by George Roy Hill and released by Universal Pictures.
Robert Redford and Meryl Streep during production for the film “Out Of Africa” in 1985.
Robert Redford, co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival Opening Day Press Conference in Park City, Utah.
President Obama presents Robert Redford with the 2016 Presidential Medal Of Freedom at the White House on Nov. 22, 2016 in Washington, DC.
Sundance Institute president and founder Robert Redford attends the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.
Robert Redford and Jane Fonda honored with Golden Lions for Lifetime Achievement at the 74th Venice International Film Festival 2017.
Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, Jason Robards, Jack Warden, and Martin Balsam in “All the President’s Men.” in 1976.
Robert Redford on the set of “Downhill Racer” in 1969.
Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford on the set of “The Way We Were in 1973.
Robert Redford and Paul Newman on the set of “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” in 1969.
Robert Redford on the set of “All the President’s Men” in 1976.
Mia Farrow and Robert Redford on the set of “The Great Gatsby” in 1974.
Robert Redford and Barbra Streisand on the set of “The Way We Were” in 1973.
American actors Robert Redford and Jane Fonda in a promotional portrait for “Barefoot In The Park,” directed by Gene Saks, 1967.
Robert Redford and Natalie Wood on the set of “Inside Daisy Clover” in 1965.
Jane Fonda and Robert Redford on the set of “Barefoot In The Park” in 1970.
Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford on the set of The Way We Were” in 1973.
Mike Connors and Robert Redford on the set of “Situation Hopeless… But Not Serious” in 1965.
Karen Carlson and Robert Redford on the set of “The Candidate” in 1972.
Robert Redford on the set of “Jeremiah Johnson” in 1972.
Robert Redford on the set of “The Candidate” in 1972.
Robert Redford and Barbra Streisand on the set of “The Way We Were” in 1973.
Robert Redford and Paul Newman in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” in 1969.
Robert Redford in George Roy Hill’s 1975 film “The Great Waldo Pepper”
Robert Redford and Faye Dunaway on the set of “Three Days of the Condor” in 1975.
Robert Redford as Jay Gatsby in “The Great Gatsby”, 1974.
Robert Redford having a pint outside the National Film Theatre, London, 1973.
Robert Redford as David Chappellet in the film “Downhill Racer,” 1969.
From left to right, actors Paul Sand as Greenberg, Ron Leibman as Murch, Robert Redford as Dortmunder and George Segal as Kelp in a publicity still for the crime caper “The Hot Rock”, shot in New York City, 1972.
Auther Penn, Marlon Brando, and Robert Redford in “The Chase”, 1966.
Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman on the set of “All The President’s Men” in 1976.
Robert Redford and Barbra Streisand in “The Way We Were”, 1973.
Robert Redford follows a pack of wild horses near Hole-in-the-Wall, Wyoming, a notorious outlaw hideout.
Natalie Wood and Robert Redford on the set of “This Property Is Condemned” in 1966.
Robert Redford and Camilla Sparv in “Downhill Racer”, 1969.
Robert Redford in “Downhill Racer”, 1969.
Robert Redford and Demi Moore on the set of “Indecent Proposal” in 1993.
Robert Redford and Demi Moore on the set of “Indecent Proposal” in 1993.
Robert Redford filming “Downhill Racer” in 1969.
Robert Redford on the set of “Little Fauss and Big Halsy” in 1970.
Robert Redford on the set of “Little Fauss and Big Halsy” in 1970.
Robert Redford in a USA Olympic ski team outfit from “Downhill Racer” in 1969
Robert Redford, Gene Hackman and Jim McMullan on the set of “Downhill Racer” in 1969.
Robert Redford and Chris Evans on the set of “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” in 2014.
Robert Redford greets Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston before the premiere of “The Good Girl” during the 2002 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. 2002.
Robert Redford as Jay Gatsby in “The Great Gatsby” in 1974.
Paul Newman and Robert Redford in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”, 1969.
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Robert Redford poses for a picture at the Sundance Film Festival January 21, 1994 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
