Robert Redford, who passed away on September 16, 2025, leaves behind not just a filmography but a legacy that helped define American cinema. Few Hollywood icons straddled the line between matinee idol and serious actor quite like him. With his golden-boy looks, quiet magnetism, and unerring eye for great material, Redford was as comfortable leading a blockbuster as he was shaping the future of independent cinema. Born Charles Robert Redford Jr. in Santa Monica in 1936, he began as the quintessential American leading man - tall, blond and irresistibly handsome.