Robert Redford's Memorable Movie Characters: From 'The Sting' to 'The Natural'

Robert Redford, a Hollywood legend, passed away on September 16 at the age of 89. Throughout his career, he excelled in various genres of movies, including newspaper films, baseball movies, Westerns, and Marvel movies, leaving a lasting impact on film fans.

Redford's talent shone on screen, where he starred alongside iconic actors like Paul Newman, Dustin Hoffman, and Barbra Streisand, creating a diverse filmography that resonated with audiences. His roles ranged from a journalist uncovering corruption in "All the President's Men" to a con artist seeking revenge in "The Sting."

Some of Redford's essential roles include his breakthrough as Sundance in the Western classic "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," his portrayal of a political candidate in the Oscar-winning film "The Candidate," and his performance as a mountain man in the Western film "Jeremiah Johnson."

Redford's collaboration with Paul Newman in "The Sting" and "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" solidified them as one of the most iconic duos in film history. He also starred alongside Barbra Streisand in the romantic drama "The Way We Were" and in the period film "The Great Waldo Pepper."

In the thriller "Three Days of the Condor," Redford played a CIA analyst caught in a conspiracy, while in "All the President's Men," he portrayed journalist Bob Woodward investigating the Watergate scandal. His role as Roy Hobbs in "The Natural" showcased his talent in a baseball drama.

Although his final big-screen role was in "Avengers: Endgame," Redford's memorable performance as an aging bank robber in "Old Man" served as a fitting conclusion to his illustrious career in Hollywood.