Robert Redford’s Enduring Legacy as a Hollywood Icon
By Carly Mayberry | Wednesday, 08 October 2025 07:59 AM EDT
Beyond his megawatt smile and golden-boy good looks, Robert Redford’s legacy represented the best of a bygone Hollywood era. That’s the sentiment of many critics and film aficionados who have cited the actor’s intelligent, yet intense and often understated acting style, which made him stand out as a leading man for the Boomer generation and beyond.
