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 recognized with prestigious awards including an Academy Award, BAFTA, and Golden Globes. His significant contributions have earned him accolades such as the Cecil B. DeMille Award, Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, an Honorary Academy Award, Kennedy Center Honors, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and an Honorary César. Time magazine acknowledged his influence by naming 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: Nominated for Downhill Racer

In 1969, Robert Redford was nominated for Downhill Racer.

1980: Wins Academy Award for Best Director

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

1988: Receives honorary degree from the University of Colorado

In 1988, Redford received an honorary degree from the University of Colorado.

1989: Awarded the Audubon Medal

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

1992: Directs A River Runs Through It

In 1992, Redford directed A River Runs Through It, based on Norman Maclean's novella, starring Craig Sheffer, Brad Pitt, and Tom Skerritt. Redford was also nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Director for this film.

1995: Receives honorary degree from Bard College

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

1996: Awarded the National Medal of Arts

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

2002: Receives Academy Honorary Award

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

December 2005: Receives Kennedy Center Honors

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

May 25, 2008: Receives honorary degree from Brown University

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

2008: Receives The Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize

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

October 14, 2010: Appointed chevalier of the Légion d'honneur

On October 14, 2010, Redford was appointed chevalier of the Légion d'honneur by President Nicolas Sarkozy.

2010: Recipient of the New Mexico Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts

In 2010, Redford received the New Mexico Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts.

2013: Stars in All Is Lost

In 2013, Redford starred in All Is Lost, a film with almost no dialogue, and received critical acclaim for his performance. He was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award.

May 24, 2015: Receives honorary degree from Colby College

On May 24, 2015, Redford delivered the commencement address and received an honorary degree from Colby College in Maine.

November 22, 2016: Honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom

On November 22, 2016, President Barack Obama honored Redford with a Presidential Medal of Freedom.

2017: Awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement

In 2017, Redford was awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 74th Venice Film Festival.

September 2018: Release of The Old Man & the Gun

In September 2018, the drama film The Old Man & the Gun, directed by David Lowery, was released, starring Redford as bank robber Forrest Tucker, a role for which he received a Golden Globe nomination.