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Robert Redford's full birth name was Charles Robert Redford Jr., and he was born in Santa Monica, California, in 1936.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source confirms Robert Redford's full birth name as Charles Robert Redford Jr. and his birth in Santa Monica, California, in 1936.
Robert Redford attended only one educational institution, the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, before beginning his career.
Answer: False
Explanation: Robert Redford attended multiple educational institutions, including the University of Colorado Boulder, the Pratt Institute, and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Robert Redford's mother, Martha Woodruff Redford, was from New York, and his father was a lawyer.
Answer: False
Explanation: Robert Redford's mother was from Austin, Texas, and his father was an accountant, not a lawyer.
Robert Redford had a severe case of polio as a child, which significantly impacted his physical abilities.
Answer: False
Explanation: Robert Redford had a *mild* case of polio at age 11, not a severe one that significantly impacted his physical abilities.
Robert Redford was expelled from the University of Colorado because he failed too many academic courses.
Answer: False
Explanation: Robert Redford was expelled from the University of Colorado due to heavy drinking, which led to the loss of his half-scholarship, not specifically for failing too many academic courses.
Robert Redford's first marriage to Lola Van Wagenen took place in Las Vegas in 1958.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source states that Robert Redford married Lola Van Wagenen on August 9, 1958, in Las Vegas.
Robert Redford's son, Scott Anthony, passed away in 2020 after a long illness.
Answer: False
Explanation: Robert Redford's son, Scott Anthony, died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) at two and a half months old, not in 2020 after a long illness. His son David James passed away in 2020.
Which of these educational institutions did Robert Redford attend?
Answer: University of Colorado Boulder
What was the occupation of Robert Redford's father, Charles Robert Redford Sr.?
Answer: Accountant
What health challenge did Robert Redford face as a child at age 11?
Answer: A mild case of polio
Why was Robert Redford expelled from the University of Colorado?
Answer: Losing his half-scholarship due to heavy drinking
When did Robert Redford marry his first wife, Lola Van Wagenen?
Answer: August 9, 1958
What tragic event occurred early in Robert Redford's family life with his first wife, Lola Van Wagenen?
Answer: Their son Scott Anthony died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Robert Redford's surviving children are Shauna Jean and Amy Hart. What is Amy Hart's profession?
Answer: Actress, director, and producer
When did Robert Redford marry his second wife, Sibylle Szaggars?
Answer: July 11, 2009
Which of Robert Redford's children is a painter married to journalist Eric Schlosser?
Answer: Shauna Jean
Robert Redford received an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in *The Sting*.
Answer: False
Explanation: Robert Redford received an Academy Award *nomination* for Best Actor for *The Sting*, but not the award itself. He received an Academy Honorary Award in 2002.
Robert Redford made his Broadway debut in 1959 and achieved notable success in Neil Simon's *Barefoot in the Park* in 1963.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source confirms Robert Redford's Broadway debut in 1959 and his notable success in *Barefoot in the Park* in 1963.
Robert Redford achieved stardom primarily through his television appearances in the early 1960s, rather than film.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Robert Redford began his career in television, he achieved widespread stardom with films like *Barefoot in the Park* (1967) and *Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid* (1969).
Robert Redford's uncredited screen debut was in the 1960 film *Tall Story*, where he reprised a small Broadway role.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source confirms Robert Redford's uncredited screen debut in the 1960 film *Tall Story*, reprising a small Broadway role.
Robert Redford won a Golden Globe for best new star for his performance in *Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid*.
Answer: False
Explanation: Robert Redford won a Golden Globe for Best New Star for his role in *Inside Daisy Clover* (1965), not *Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid*.
Robert Redford starred with Marlon Brando in multiple films throughout his career.
Answer: False
Explanation: Robert Redford starred with Marlon Brando only once, in the 1966 film *The Chase*.
*The Sting* (1973) was a modest box-office success but earned Robert Redford critical acclaim.
Answer: False
Explanation: *The Sting* (1973) was a major box-office success, becoming the top-grossing film of 1974 and one of the highest-grossing movies of all time when adjusted for inflation.
In 1974, Robert Redford became the first performer in over two decades to have three films in a single year's top-ten-grossing titles.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source states that in 1974, Robert Redford achieved the unique box-office accomplishment of having three films in a single year's top-ten-grossing titles, a feat not seen since Bing Crosby in 1946.
What was the title of Neil Simon's comedy in which Robert Redford had his most notable Broadway success?
Answer: *Barefoot in the Park*
Which film earned Robert Redford his only Academy Award nomination for Best Actor?
Answer: *The Sting*
In which 1960 film did Robert Redford make his uncredited screen debut?
Answer: *Tall Story*
For his role in *Inside Daisy Clover* (1965), Robert Redford won a Golden Globe for what category?
Answer: Best New Star
With which iconic actor did Robert Redford star only once, in the 1966 film *The Chase*?
Answer: Marlon Brando
*The Sting* (1973) achieved what significant commercial success?
Answer: It was the top-grossing film of 1974 and one of the top-twenty highest-grossing movies of all time when adjusted for inflation.
What unique box-office achievement did Robert Redford accomplish in 1974?
Answer: He became the first performer since Bing Crosby in 1946 to have three films in a single year's top-ten-grossing titles.
What was the name of the film that marked Robert Redford's first teaming with Jane Fonda?
Answer: *The Chase*
Robert Redford's directorial debut, *Ordinary People*, won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source states that Robert Redford's directorial debut, *Ordinary People* (1980), won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Redford.
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Robert Redford played Alexander Pierce, who was a leader of a Hydra cell operating the Triskelion.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source confirms that Robert Redford portrayed Alexander Pierce, the head of S.H.I.E.L.D. and a leader of a Hydra cell operating the Triskelion, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
*All the President's Men* (1976) was significant for Robert Redford because its subject matter reflected his offscreen political concerns.
Answer: True
Explanation: As executive producer and co-star, Robert Redford found *All the President's Men* significant because its subject matter, the Watergate scandal and investigative journalism, directly reflected his offscreen political concerns.
Robert Redford reunited with Meryl Streep in *Lions for Lambs* exactly ten years after *Out of Africa*.
Answer: False
Explanation: Robert Redford reunited with Meryl Streep in *Lions for Lambs* 22 years after their collaboration in *Out of Africa*, not ten years.
Robert Redford's performance in *All Is Lost* (2013) was notable for its extensive dialogue and large ensemble cast.
Answer: False
Explanation: Robert Redford's performance in *All Is Lost* (2013) was notable because he was the film's only cast member and there was almost no dialogue.
Robert Redford announced his retirement from acting in 2018 and never expressed any regret about that decision.
Answer: False
Explanation: Robert Redford announced his retirement in August 2018 but later expressed regret, stating 'you never know,' suggesting a potential openness to future roles.
Robert Redford's directorial debut, *Ordinary People* (1980), won how many Academy Awards?
Answer: Four
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Robert Redford played Alexander Pierce, who was the head of S.H.I.E.L.D. and a leader of a cell for what organization?
Answer: Hydra
How did *All the President's Men* (1976) reflect Robert Redford's offscreen concerns?
Answer: Its serious subject matter about the Watergate scandal and journalism reflected his political causes.
Robert Redford reunited with Meryl Streep in *Lions for Lambs* (2007) how many years after their collaboration in *Out of Africa*?
Answer: 22 years
What was unique about Robert Redford's performance in the 2013 film *All Is Lost*?
Answer: He was the film's only cast member and there was almost no dialogue.
When did Robert Redford announce his retirement from acting, and what was his subsequent sentiment?
Answer: August 2018; he expressed regret about the announcement, stating 'you never know.'
What was Robert Redford's final on-screen role, appearing in 2019?
Answer: *Avengers: Endgame*
The Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival were co-founded by Robert Redford in 1978 to support independent cinema.
Answer: True
Explanation: Robert Redford co-founded the Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival in 1978, which became crucial platforms for fostering independent filmmakers.
The ski area Robert Redford purchased was originally named 'Sundance' and he kept the name.
Answer: False
Explanation: The ski area Robert Redford purchased was originally named 'Timp Haven,' and he renamed it 'Sundance' after his character, the Sundance Kid.
In 2008, the Sundance Film Festival exhibited films from only a few select countries, focusing primarily on American independent cinema.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 2008, the Sundance Film Festival exhibited 125 feature-length films from 34 countries, demonstrating a broad international scope.
The Sundance Channel, dedicated to independent films, premiered in 1996 after a deal with Showtime.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Sundance Channel, a 24-hour cable television channel devoted to independent films, premiered on February 29, 1996, following a deal Robert Redford signed with Showtime in 1995.
Robert Redford co-owned Wildwood Enterprises, Inc. with Laura Michalchyshyn.
Answer: False
Explanation: Robert Redford co-owned Wildwood Enterprises, Inc. with Bill Holderman. He co-founded Sundance Productions with Laura Michalchyshyn.
What year did Robert Redford co-found the Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival?
Answer: 1978
The ski area Robert Redford purchased was originally named 'Timp Haven.' He later renamed it 'Sundance' after which of his characters?
Answer: The Sundance Kid
In 2008, the Sundance Film Festival exhibited how many feature-length films from how many countries?
Answer: 125 films from 34 countries
Which production companies was Robert Redford involved with as a co-owner or co-founder?
Answer: Wildwood Enterprises, Inc. and Sundance Productions
When did the Sundance Channel, a 24-hour cable television channel devoted to airing independent films, premiere?
Answer: February 29, 1996
What was the purpose of the non-profit Sundance Institute, founded by Robert Redford in 1981?
Answer: To provide support for independent filmmakers through various workshop programs and its popular film festival.
Who was the co-owner of Wildwood Enterprises, Inc. with Robert Redford?
Answer: Bill Holderman
Robert Redford's primary occupations were acting, directing, and producing, but he was not involved in advocacy work.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Robert Redford was primarily an actor, director, and producer, the source explicitly states he was also known for his advocacy work.
Robert Redford's 1976 book, *The Outlaw Trail: A Journey Through Time*, was a fictional account of Western folklore.
Answer: False
Explanation: Robert Redford's 1976 book, *The Outlaw Trail: A Journey Through Time*, documented his real-life adventure exploring the historical Outlaw Trail by horse and foot, not a fictional account.
Robert Redford was a vocal advocate for environmentalism, Native American rights, and LGBTQ+ rights.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source confirms Robert Redford's vocal advocacy for environmentalism, Native American and Indigenous rights, and LGBTQ+ rights.
Robert Redford supported the construction of the TransCanada Corporation's Keystone Pipeline.
Answer: False
Explanation: Robert Redford was opposed to the TransCanada Corporation's Keystone Pipeline and was identified as a leader in the anti-pipeline protest movement.
Pitzer College's decision to divest fossil fuel stocks in 2014 was influenced by Robert Redford, a college Trustee.
Answer: True
Explanation: As a Pitzer College Trustee, Robert Redford influenced the college's decision in April 2014 to divest fossil fuel stocks from its endowment.
Besides acting, directing, and producing, what other significant area was Robert Redford known for?
Answer: Advocacy work
Which of the following was NOT listed as a primary area of Robert Redford's political activism?
Answer: International trade policy
Robert Redford served as the executive producer and narrator for the documentary film *Incident at Oglala*, which focused on which American Indian Movement activist?
Answer: Leonard Peltier
In 2013, Robert Redford was identified by the CEO of TransCanada Corporation as a leader in the anti-pipeline protest movement against which specific project?
Answer: The Keystone Pipeline
What action did Pitzer College take in April 2014, influenced by Robert Redford as a Trustee?
Answer: They divested fossil fuel stocks from its endowment.
Robert Redford embraced his 'blond male stereotype' image and actively sought roles that reinforced it.
Answer: False
Explanation: Robert Redford was concerned about being typecast by his 'blond male stereotype' image and actively rejected the 'sex symbol' label, seeking more diverse roles.
Robert Redford passed away in 2025 at the age of 89 in Sundance, Utah.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source states that Robert Redford passed away on September 16, 2025, in his sleep at his home in Sundance, Utah, at the age of 89.
Jane Fonda described Robert Redford as a 'beautiful person in every way' and someone who 'stood for an America that we have to keep fighting for.'
Answer: True
Explanation: Jane Fonda's tribute after Robert Redford's death included the statement, 'He meant a lot to me and was a beautiful person in every way. He stood for an America that we have to keep fighting for.'
Meryl Streep remembered Robert Redford by saying, 'One of the lions has passed. Rest in peace, my lovely friend.'
Answer: True
Explanation: Meryl Streep, Robert Redford's co-star in *Out of Africa*, remembered him with the words, 'One of the lions has passed. Rest in peace, my lovely friend.'
Robert Redford consistently embraced the label of a 'sex symbol' throughout his career, finding it beneficial for his image.
Answer: False
Explanation: Robert Redford generally rejected the 'sex symbol' label, calling it 'crap' and a 'handicap,' and was concerned about being typecast by his image.
*Variety* magazine characterized Robert Redford as a 'godfather for independent film' and noted his immense star power.
Answer: True
Explanation: *Variety* magazine characterized Robert Redford as a 'godfather for independent film' and highlighted his immense 'star wattage' during his prime.
President Barack Obama called Robert Redford 'one of the foremost conservationists of our generation' in 2016.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2016, President Barack Obama honored Robert Redford with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, calling him 'one of the foremost conservationists of our generation.'
The University of Southern California established the 'Robert Redford Award for Engaged Artists' to honor individuals who excel in their work and demonstrate social responsibility.
Answer: True
Explanation: The University of Southern California (USC) School of Dramatic Arts established the 'Robert Redford Award for Engaged Artists' in 2009 to honor individuals for excellence in their work and public commitment to social responsibility.
Robert Redford's 1996 National Medal of Arts was awarded by President George H.W. Bush.
Answer: False
Explanation: Robert Redford received the 1996 National Medal of Arts from President Bill Clinton, not President George H.W. Bush.
What concern did Robert Redford have about his screen image after his initial success?
Answer: Being typecast by his 'blond male stereotype' image
According to the source, when and where did Robert Redford pass away?
Answer: September 16, 2025, in Sundance, Utah
How did Jane Fonda pay tribute to Robert Redford after his death?
Answer: She wrote, 'He meant a lot to me and was a beautiful person in every way. He stood for an America that we have to keep fighting for.'
Meryl Streep, Robert Redford's co-star in *Out of Africa*, remembered him by stating what?
Answer: One of the lions has passed. Rest in peace, my lovely friend.
What was Barbra Streisand's sentiment regarding Robert Redford's acting?
Answer: She praised him as 'charismatic, intelligent, intense, always interesting—and one of the finest actors ever.'
How did Robert Redford generally react to being labeled a 'sex symbol' in the 1970s?
Answer: He generally rejected the label, calling it 'crap' and a 'handicap.'
*Variety* magazine characterized Robert Redford as a 'godfather for independent film' and noted his immense what?
Answer: Star wattage
What did *The New York Times* observe about the themes and cultural weight of Robert Redford's films?
Answer: His films were known for depicting serious topics such as corruption and grief, which 'resonated with the masses.'
How did President Barack Obama describe Robert Redford in 2016 when honoring him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
Answer: One of the foremost conservationists of our generation
The 1996 National Medal of Arts, awarded to Robert Redford by President Bill Clinton, recognized his significant contributions to what?
Answer: The arts in the United States
What did Dustin Hoffman say about working with Robert Redford in *All the President's Men*?
Answer: Working with Redford...was one of the greatest experiences I've ever had.