Robert Redford, Who Starred in ‘Captain America’ and ‘Pete’s Dragon,’ Passes Away at 89
Robert Redford, the iconic actor and Oscar-winning filmmaker who at his peak was simultaneously one of Hollywood’s most critically lauded directors and bankable leading men, has died at age 89.
His representative confirmed to ABC News that “Robert Redford passed away on September 16, 2025, at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah — the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved. He will be missed greatly.”
In a career that spanned more than six decades, Redford was known for his memorable performances in movie classics including “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “Jeremiah Johnson,” “The Sting,” “The Way We Were,” “All the President’s Men” and “The Natural.” He was also an Academy Award-winning filmmaker, directing critically acclaimed works like “Ordinary People,” “A River Runs Through It” and “Quiz Show.”
Later in his career, Redford introduced himself to a new generation of fans through his roles with Disney, including the 2016 live-action remake of “Pete’s Dragon” and his part in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the duplicitous S.H.I.E.L.D. Secretary Alexander Pierce in 2014’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier.” He reprised the role for a cameo in “Avengers: Endgame” in what was one of his final acting appearances.
Beyond his acting and directing, Redford co-founded the annual Sundance Film Festival to support independent filmmakers and was an outspoken supporter of progressive politics, civil rights, and environmentalism.
Robert Redford, Who Starred in ‘Captain America’ and ‘Pete’s Dragon,’ Passes Away at 89
