Robert Redford, the legendary leading man and director, has passed away at the age of 89. He was known for his boyish good looks and charm, advocating for independent filmmaking, environmentalism and LGBTQ rights.
What was Robert Redford’s net worth when he died? What films was he known for? What are his Oho connections? Here’s what to know about the late Hollywood icon.
Robert Redford’s net worth when he died was estimated at $200 million
Robert Redford’s net worth was $200 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Redford’s net worth stemmed from his acting salaries, earnings as a director, real estate holdings and other factors.
What films was Redford known for?
Redford was known for many iconic films in Hollywood. In 1969, Redford starred alongside Paul Newman in his breakthrough role in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.”
Redford also starred in other iconic films, such as “The Sting,” which earned him a best actor Oscar nomination, the romance “The Way We Were,” with Barbara Streisand, and the journalism thriller “All the President’s Men” with Dustin Hoffman.
Redford never won an acting Oscar but took home the Academy Award for best director for the family drama “Ordinary People.” It was his first time sitting in the director’s chair. He also earned a best director nomination for “Quiz Show.”
Did Robert Redford ever make a movie in Ohio?
Yes.
One of Redform’s films, “Brubaker,” was filmed in four Ohio locations, according to IMDb. Locations include:
Junction City Prison Farm, Junction City
Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Lancaster
The last movie Redford starred in was filmed in Cincinnati
Redford’s last performance in a leading role before he retired from action was in “The Old Man & the Gun,” released in 2018.
The thriller was filmed in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky in spring 2017, and released in October 2018, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Dayton, Batavia, Bethel and Lebanon were also Ohio filming locations for the movie, per IMDb.
Robert Redford starred alongside Ohio native Paul Newman in two movies, but they didn’t make a third
Cleveland, Ohio-area native Paul Newman and Robert Redford are known as one of the greatest pairings in film history. They made two movies together — “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “The Sting.”
They developed an off-screen friendship and hoped to make a more movies together, according to ScreenRant. However, Redford and Newman were very selective when it came to potential projects, and they could never find the right fit.
Soon, Newman focused on charity work, while Redford created his own projects behind the camera and focused on starting the Sundance Film Festival, which had considered moving from Utah to Cincinnati in 2025.
How old was Robert Redford when he died?
Redford was 89 when he died. He was born on August 18, 1936, in Santa Monica, California.
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