Robert Redford Online Memorial: Forever Loved and Remembered
In Loving Memory of Robert Redford
American actor and director
18 Aug 1936 — 16 Sept 2025
“A storyteller who widened the frame for American cinema and independent voices.”
Robert Redford's Birth Location
Santa Monica
Robert Redford's Burial Location
Sundance Resort
Robert Redford's Death Location
Provo
Robert’s A Life That Entered History
From formative experiences to public responsibility, defining choices and a legacy still felt across generations
The Experiences That Shaped a Worldview for Robert
After early work on stage and television, he became one of the defining screen actors of his generation, bringing clarity, wit and quiet intensity to films including Barefoot in the Park, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, The Way We Were, All the President's Men, The Natural and Out of Africa.
Entering Public Life for Robert
His work as a filmmaker expanded that legacy: his directorial debut, Ordinary People, won the Academy Award for Best Picture and earned him the Academy Award for Best Director.
The Moment Responsibility Deepened for Robert
Redford's influence also reached far beyond his own performances.
Choices That Entered History for Robert
Through the Sundance Institute and Sundance Film Festival, he helped build a durable home for independent filmmaking, giving new artists a place to develop, be seen and take creative risks.
Family and Life Beyond Public Duty for Robert
He was also known for environmental advocacy, support for Indigenous rights and a lifelong attachment to the landscapes of the American West.
Service Through Changing Times for Robert
Robert Redford died in his sleep at his home in Sundance, Utah, on September 16, 2025, at the age of 89.
Robert’s Where Conviction First Took Root
Charles Robert Redford Jr. was born in Santa Monica, California, on August 18, 1936.
The Experiences That Shaped a Worldview for Robert — An Enduring Legacy
After early work on stage and television, he became one of the defining screen actors of his generation, bringing clarity, wit and quiet intensity to films including Barefoot in the Park, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, The Way We Were, All the President's Men, The Natural and Out of Africa.
Condolence Book: Your Words for Robert
Share a memory, a message of love or words of comfort with everyone who holds Robert close.
Volume of Memories
In Loving Memory of Robert Redford
“Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day.”
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Robert Redford In Leadership, Service and Reflection
Photographs from the public moments, private relationships and historical chapters that shaped a consequential life
Robert: A Defining Public Moment
A carefully preserved image from Robert Redford’s life and public story.
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Voices That Remember Robert
Family, colleagues, communities and later generations reflect on a life of consequence and service
The Life Story ofRobert Redford
Robert’s Story, Held Close
The complete human story behind the public figure, including family, conviction, sacrifice and the choices history remembers
Robert’s Where Conviction First Took Root
Charles Robert Redford Jr. was born in Santa Monica, California, on August 18, 1936.
The Experiences That Shaped a Worldview for Robert
After early work on stage and television, he became one of the defining screen actors of his generation, bringing clarity, wit and quiet intensity to films including Barefoot in the Park, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, The Way We Were, All the President's Men, The Natural and Out of Africa.
Entering Public Life for Robert
His work as a filmmaker expanded that legacy: his directorial debut, Ordinary People, won the Academy Award for Best Picture and earned him the Academy Award for Best Director.
The Moment Responsibility Deepened for Robert
Redford's influence also reached far beyond his own performances.
Choices That Entered History for Robert
Through the Sundance Institute and Sundance Film Festival, he helped build a durable home for independent filmmaking, giving new artists a place to develop, be seen and take creative risks.
Family and Life Beyond Public Duty for Robert
He was also known for environmental advocacy, support for Indigenous rights and a lifelong attachment to the landscapes of the American West.
Service Through Changing Times for Robert
Robert Redford died in his sleep at his home in Sundance, Utah, on September 16, 2025, at the age of 89.
The Legacy Still Being Understood for Robert
He is remembered as a magnetic actor, a generous institution builder, a director of humane intelligence and a public figure who used his fame to protect art, land and civic possibility.
The People at the Heart of Robert’s Life
The family relationships and generations that belong to Robert’s story.
The Parents Who Shaped Robert’s Beginning
Beyond the Public Story: Remembering Robert
A more personal visual remembrance of the relationships and private character behind the public responsibilities
In memory of Robert Redford (1936–2025). Share stories, messages, and memories with family and friends.