Robert Redford Is One of the Most Iconic Actors of All Time. Since Making His Tv Debut in the 1960S, He’s Appeared in Dozens of Movies and Tv Shows for over 60 Year's. After an Early Appearance on Alcoa Premiere Earned Him a Primetime Emmy Nomination, Robert, 85, Went on to Appear in a Number of Different Projects, Including His Widely Popular Performance in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. He Earned His Lone Oscar in 1980 for Directing the Film Ordinary People, and He’s Continued to Work on Projects Well-into His 80S.