Robert Redford Quotes

A collection of quotes by Robert Redford.

Robert Redford is a renowned American actor, director, and producer. He was born on August 18, 1936, in Santa Monica, California. Redford grew up in a middle-class family and attended the University of Colorado, where he studied painting and sculpture. However, his passion for acting led him to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.

Redford gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s for his roles in critically acclaimed films such as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" (1969) and "The Sting" (1973). He also collaborated with some of the most accomplished directors of his time, including George Roy Hill and Sydney Pollack.

In addition to acting, Redford also established himself as a successful director and producer. He founded the Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival, which have become prominent platforms for independent filmmakers. Redford's directorial work includes the critically acclaimed films "Ordinary People" (1980) and "A River Runs Through It" (1992).

Throughout his career, Redford received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Director for "Ordinary People" and the Academy Honorary Award for his impressive contributions to cinema.

Beyond his achievements in the film industry, Redford is also known for his environmental activism and philanthropy. He has been an advocate for the protection of natural resources and an active supporter of causes related to environmental sustainability.

As of now, Robert Redford's impactful career has made him an iconic figure in the world of film, and his influence continues to resonate in both the entertainment industry and environmental activism.

What I would do is when I was younger I would draw in a sket

What I would do is when I was younger I would draw in a sketch book something that happened in my life and then write a little something on the side about what happened or what the story.

Radio, newspapers, they were normal parts of my life. In tho

Radio, newspapers, they were normal parts of my life. In those days, you had to go somewhere to watch television and leave something to see it.

It's an honor putting art above politics. Politics can be se

It's an honor putting art above politics. Politics can be seductive in terms of things reductive to the soul.

I don't know what your childhood was like, but we didn't hav

I don't know what your childhood was like, but we didn't have much money. We'd go to a movie on a Saturday night, then on Wednesday night my parents would walk us over to the library. It was such a big deal, to go in and get my own book.

A lot of what acting is paying attention.

A lot of what acting is paying attention.

People have been so busy relating to how I look, it's a mira

People have been so busy relating to how I look, it's a miracle I didn't become a self-conscious blob of protoplasm.

Problems can become opportunities when the right people come

Problems can become opportunities when the right people come together.

The technology available for film-making now is incredible,

The technology available for film-making now is incredible, but I am a big believer that it's all in the story.

I think the environment should be put in the category of our

I think the environment should be put in the category of our national security. Defense of our resources is just as important as defense abroad. Otherwise what is there to defend?

It's hard to pay attention these days because of multiple af

It's hard to pay attention these days because of multiple affects of the information technology nowadays. You tend to develop a faster, speedier mind, but I don't think it's necessarily broader or smarter.

Health food may be good for the conscience but Oreos taste a

Health food may be good for the conscience but Oreos taste a hell of a lot better.

Well first of all it's a business and it's a tough business,

Well first of all it's a business and it's a tough business, and you have to have the strength to survive all the set backs all the failures that make this a mean business, that's getting meaner and meaner every year in my opinion.

Sport is a wonderful metaphor for life. Of all the sports th

Sport is a wonderful metaphor for life. Of all the sports that I played - skiing, baseball, fishing - there is no greater example than golf, because you're playing against yourself and nature.