Robert Redford's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Robert Redford.

Robert Redford is a highly acclaimed American actor and filmmaker. Throughout his career, he has earned prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. Redford's contributions have been further recognized with accolades such as the Cecil B. DeMille Award, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, an Academy Honorary Award, Kennedy Center Honors, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and an Honorary César. His influence extends beyond acting, as recognized by Time magazine, which named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2014.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1969: Nomination for Downhill Racer

In 1969, Robert Redford received his first New York Film Critics Circle Award nomination for Downhill Racer.

1980: Academy Award for Ordinary People

In 1980, Robert Redford won the Academy Award for Best Director for the film Ordinary People.

1988: Honorary Degree from University of Colorado

In 1988, Robert Redford received an honorary degree from the University of Colorado, where he had attended in the 1950s.

1989: Audubon Medal

In 1989, the National Audubon Society awarded Robert Redford its highest honor, the Audubon Medal.

1995: Honorary Degree from Bard College

In 1995, Robert Redford received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Bard College.

1996: National Medal of Arts

In 1996, Robert Redford was awarded the National Medal of Arts from President Bill Clinton.

2002: Academy Honorary Award

In 2002, Redford received an Academy Honorary Award at the 74th Academy Awards.

December 2005: Kennedy Center Honors

In December 2005, Redford received the Kennedy Center Honors for his contributions to American culture.

May 25, 2008: Honorary Degree from Brown University

On May 25, 2008, Redford received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from Brown University and delivered a speech at the commencement ceremonies.

2008: The Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize

In 2008, Redford received The Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize for his outstanding contribution to the beauty of the world and mankind's enjoyment and understanding of life.