Robert Redford (born in 1936) is an American actor, director, and producer, renowned for his "golden boy" image and for portraying intelligent and principled characters.

His film career is defined by memorable collaborations, such as with Paul Newman in classics like *Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid* (1969) and *The Sting* (1973), the latter an Academy Award winner for Best Picture. Other iconic films include the thriller *All the President's Men* (1976), the romantic drama *The Way We Were* (1973), and the epic *Out of Africa* (1985).

Redford often portrayed charismatic figures with a strong moral compass, embodying a certain ideal of American masculinity, often as a reluctant hero or outsider. As a director, he won an Academy Award for *Ordinary People* (1980) and directed films such as *A River Runs Through It*. His enduring impact on cinema solidifies his status as a Hollywood legend.