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and The Horse Whisperer (1998), which he also directed . In 2002, he was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Oscar by his friend and former co-star, Barbra Streisand . "Robert Redford's work... always represents the man himself: the intellectual, the artist, the cowboy," she declared . It was a fitting tribute to a man who had transcended his golden-boy image. Chapter Eight: The Final Years and a New Kind of Fame A Bold Transition to Villainy In a surprising move, Redford took on the role of Alexander Pierce, a villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) . It was a departure from his usual all-American roles. "The Avengers series is a product of high technology playing a major role in the new order of filmmaking so I wanted to experience that," he explained . He even reprised his role for a cameo in the blockbuster Avengers: Endgame (2019) . The Old Man and the Gun In 2018, he announced his retirement from acting after starring in The Old Man and the Gun, a charming film about an elderly bank robber . He described the experience of his final role as invigorating: "This was guerrilla filmmaking all the way around. ... I loved the feeling of pure cinema in my bloodstream" . Even in retirement, Redford remained a vital figure. He continued to oversee the Sundance Institute and was an outspoken advocate for environmental causes and social justice. In 2018, he called the #MeToo movement a "tipping point" that would change the industry's attitudes towards women and sexual misconduct . Chapter Nine: The Man and the Mountain The Private Legacy Robert Redford's life was a study in contrasts. He was the ultimate Hollywood star who hated the Hollywood system. He was a man of immense public charm who fiercely guarded his private life. He was a political liberal who retreated to the mountains of Utah to find peace. His legacy is not just in the iconic roles he played but in the doors he opened for others. The Sundance Institute remains the most important American incubator for independent cinema. He transformed the landscape of filmmaking by providing a platform for new and diverse voices . His life's work, as both an artist and an advocate, continues to inspire filmmakers and audiences around the world. Chapter Ten: The Films of Robert Redford Year Title Role Notes 1967 Barefoot in the Park Paul Bratter Breakthrough role 1969 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid The Sundance Kid Iconic Western 1973 The Way We Were Hubbell Gardiner Romantic drama 1973 The Sting Johnny Hooker Best Actor Oscar nomination 1974 The Great Gatsby Jay Gatsby Literary adaptation 1975 Three Days of the Condor Joe Turner Political thriller 1976 All the President's Men Bob Woodward Journalistic drama 1980 Ordinary People Director Academy Award for Best Director 1984 The Natural Roy Hobbs Baseball classic 1985 Out of Africa Denys Finch Hatton Epic romance 1992 A River Runs Through It Director/Star Co-starred Brad Pitt 1994 Quiz Show Director Nominated for Academy Award 2013 All Is Lost Our Man Critically acclaimed solo performance 2014 Captain America: The Winter Soldier Alexander Pierce Marvel debut 2018 The Old Man and the Gun Forrest Tucker Final acting role Epilogue: The Sundance Forever Robert Redford passed away on September 16, 2025, at his home in Utah, surrounded by loved ones . His publicist confirmed: "He will be missed greatly" . The world lost not just a movie star, but a visionary who used his fame to elevate cinema itself. The name "Sundance" will forever be associated with him—as