Robert Redford, an American actor, director, and producer, is an iconic figure in American cinema. He achieved international fame in the late 1960s and 1970s, starring in memorable roles in highly successful films such as *Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid* and *The Sting*, alongside Paul Newman, as well as *The Way We Were* and the political thriller *All the President's Men*. His directorial debut, *Ordinary People* (1980), immediately earned him the Academy Award for Best Director. His filmography as a director also includes titles such as *A River Runs Through It* and *Quiz Show*. A pivotal figure in the development of independent cinema, in 1981 he founded the Sundance Institute, whose work culminates in the eponymous festival. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards, including an Honorary Academy Award in 2002 for his lasting impact on cinema and the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival in 2017.