The Real Reason You Don’t See Robert Redford On Screen Anymore
Robert Redford is a true legend of the big screen. He’s been around for five decades, and there’s no questioning his talent or his ability to put butts on seats. But his instantly recognizable face seems to be less visible on our screens these days. And the reason why we haven’t seen Redford recently might surprise you...
Stellar career
What a glorious record of success Redford has enjoyed. His career has seen him scoop a couple of Academy Awards and half-a-dozen Golden Globes. He’s even won the U.K.’s flagship award in the trade, a BAFTA. And hardly anyone on the planet has not seen him in one of the major films in which he’s played the lead: famous roles such as the Sundance Kid and Gatsby, for instance.
Top director
The star is not solely recognized for his acting. He’s also a director who has been showered with praise and awards, helming such stellar hits as Ordinary People and A River Runs Through It. On top of his mainstream success, he’s also a guiding light of the indie scene, responsible as he is for the Sundance Institute. So his recent absence is certainly being felt by fans all over the world!
California boy
A native of California, Redford was something of a delinquent in his formative years in the Los Angeles area. He wasn’t very interested in schooling, preferring sports and art to academic subjects. Nor could he stick with a job in his high-school days, and things didn’t get much better afterwards.
Troubled times
The superstar recalled on those early years in 1980 to Success magazine. He said, “Actually, I was a failure at everything I tried. I worked as a box boy at a supermarket and got fired. Then my dad got me a job at Standard Oil – fired again.” Alongside his inability to hold down a job came a bit of trouble with the police. Yes, Redford was a bad boy in his youth.
