View gallery Image Credit: WireImage Robert Redford was one of the most iconic actors of all time. After making his TV debut in the 1960s, he appeared in dozens of movies and TV shows for over 60 years. After an early appearance on Alcoa Premiere earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination, Robert went on to appear in a number of different projects, including his widely popular performance in Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid. He earned his lone Oscar in 1980 for directing the film Ordinary People, and he's continued to work on projects well-into his 80s.