Robert Redford Hasnt Been In A TV Show For 60 Years, But Hes Involved In A Current Underrated

Robert Redford appeared in several TV shows at the beginning of his career, and now he’s returned to working on a small-screen project.

Robert Redford is a celebrated and iconic actor of his generation, and now his long career has him returning to TV to work on an underrated series. Redford has had an illustrious career over the years, as he has received four Academy Award nominations and secured victory in 1980 for his direction of Ordinary People. He is also renowned for his unforgettable portrayal of Sundance Kid in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, a role that earned him Best Actor in a Leading Role BAFTA award. With an impressive repertoire, Redford has accumulated 89 acting credits and contributed to 451 projects.

Redford's last television performance was in 1963 in Alfred Hitchcock Presents season 8, episode 18, which was a horror anthology series created, hosted, and produced by Alfred Hitchcock. Since then, Redford has primarily focused on his work in acting and directing films. However, in 2021 Redford teamed up with Game of Thrones writer George R.R. Martin to bring a new series to life on AMC.

Robert Redford Is An Executive Producer On AMC's Dark Winds

Executive produced by Robert Redford, the AMC series Dark Winds follows the FBI investigation of the Navajo Nation reports of a local murder of two native residents and a bank robbery in Gallup, N.M. The show is based on the Leaphorn & Chee book series by Tony Hillerman, as the show takes viewers on a thrilling journey through the complexities of these crimes. Leading the cast is Zahn McClarnon, who has been in The Forever Purge, Westworld, and Doctor Sleep. He portrays Joe Leaphorn, who works to solve the mysteries of these crimes with his team, only to uncover unexpected connections.

This Western neo-noir psychological thriller brings Redford back to his roots, as he has been in numerous Western films like Jeremiah Johnson and The Horse Whisper. This series has a 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, as Dark Winds has garnered rave reviews for its masterful writing, superb acting, and gripping cinematography. This series is available on the Roku Channel, and viewers can anticipate the premiere of its second season on July 30.

Did Robert Redford Retire From Acting?

Robert Redford retired from acting after his final biographical crime film, The Old Man & The Gun, in 2018, where he played Forrest Tucker, who escapes from San Quentin. Redford was 82 years old during the filming of this project, as he portrayed a character known for pulling off an incredible heist to outwit the authorities. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, he said, “Never say never, but I pretty well concluded that this would be it for me in terms of acting, and [I’ll] move towards retirement after this ’cause I’ve been doing it since I was 21. I thought, ‘Well, that’s enough."

Robert Redford's impact on the film and television industry will endure for generations to come. Even in retirement from acting, he continues to make his mark through producing ventures, exemplified by his involvement with the captivating series Dark Winds. As a producer, Robert Redford continues to contribute to creating compelling stories that captive audiences worldwide.

Sources: Entertainment Weekly

Emma is a film and television enthusiast and has dedicated over a decade to the industry. She achieved recognition by making it to the quarterfinals of the ScreenCraft Sci-Fi & Fantasy Screenwriting Competition. When she's not writing, she's an avid reader, gamer, and college football enthusiast.

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