Early 1970s" Paramount had plans to remake Double Indemnity (1944) with Redford in the Fred MacMurray role. Nothing ever came of them.

They throw that word "star" at you loosely, and they take it away equally loosely. You take the responsibility for their crappy movie, that`s what that means.

[on working with Dustin Hoffman on All the President`s Men (1976)] One of the joys of the movie was working with Dustin; he has one of the most wonderful acting minds I`ve ever worked with.

[1972 comment on Paul Newman] Paul is the most generous man with whom I`ve ever worked. We had a fantastic rapport shooting [Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)]. It was one of the happiest experiences of my life.

[during his opening-night address at the Sundance Film Festival, claiming U.S. politicians exploited public support of invasions] We put all our concerns on hold to let the leaders lead. I think we`re owed a big, massive apology.

All my life I`ve been dogged by guilt because I feel there is this difference between the way I look and the way I feel inside.

A lot of what acting is, is paying attention.

I often feel I`ll just opt out of this rat race and buy another hunk of Utah.

I`ve bought hundreds of acres around my home. That`s why I moved here from the coast. There`s plenty of room to roam and be alone with nature. That`s living. The city life is merely existing.

I got a review when I was starting in live television. This guy Jack O`Brian called me "hammy and overwrought". Now I`m looking back on it, I`d like to hold on to those reviews. It keeps you in perspective. It really does. Part of you says, "You know, I never ever really got over that." And what I think you learn very early on is not to believe your own press clippings, one way or another, just do your work. Because you`re your own tough critic. If you focus on doing the work, you`ll get to a place of refinement where those reviews which are often hyped up too much to the negative or the positive fall away.

[on his friendship with Paul Newman] There are certain friendships that are sometimes too good and too strong to talk about.

[on his relationship with Paul Newman] When we made the movies nobody used the word "chemistry". Nobody used the word "bonding". It was just: "Get up there and do your job!"

I have to be human, of course, to be flattered by attention from the public. How could you not be? But it gets pretty intense when people are going after your clothes, and mobbing you in the streets, and you have to hide. That`s kind of amusing, and kind of mind-boggling when it happens - you kind of go with it and have fun with it. Then it gets tiring, and then it gets worse when you realize you`re being robbed of a vital part of your life, which is your privacy. And you also know what`s coming your way is artificial, because those people are reacting to something they saw on the screen, not you as a person.

You should prepare when you go to a public event to be public. That`s when I will sign autographs. But not when you`re going about your normal business.

I learned early that you`d better know what you`re talking about. You`d better realize that certain issues are going to be so hot - no matter what reason, what logic you apply to it - you`re going to be met with an opposition just because their viewpoint is different, and there`s no way they`re going to accept your reasoning. Furthermore, they`re going to attack you because you will be portrayed as not being credible: "You`re an actor. What do you know?"

[quoted by Robert Osborne, "Academy Awards 1974 Oscar Annual"] I used to feel competitive about a career, but now the only things I`m really passionate about are my family, the environment and Indians.

[on refusing the role of Benjamin Braddock in The Graduate (1967), the role that made Dustin Hoffman a star seven years before Redford obtained super-star status himself] I never did look like a 21-year-old just out of college who`d never been laid.

Some people have analysis. I have Utah.

I am perhaps the best-looking grandfather around, apart from Marlon Brando, of course!

As a director, I wouldn`t like me as an actor. As an actor, I wouldn`t like me as a director.

[on his appearance in Havana (1990/I)] All everyone talked about was aging. It took me by surprise because I have not thought of myself that way. I assumed I would age naturally, as time went on.

Appeared in 7 movies that were directed by Sydney Pollack: This Property Is Condemned (1966), Jeremiah Johnson (1972), The Way We Were (1973), Three Days of the Condor (1975), The Electric Horseman (1979), Out of Africa (1985) and Havana (1990/I). They also both appeared in War Hunt (1962).

Ranked #53 in Empire Magazines 100 Sexiest Movie Stars of all time.

Was romantically linked to Sonia Braga and Kathy O`Rear.

Born to Charles Robert Redford Sr., an accountant, and his wife Martha W. Hart.

Turned down the role in Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969).

1960: He spent his last $500 on two acres of land in Utah, an investment that would ultimately grow to 5,000 acres becoming home to his Sundance Institute. Founded by Redford in 1969, Sundance is located at the base of Utah`s picturesque Mt. Timpanogos.

Lifelong friends with Sydney Pollack both men having made their feature film acting debuts in War Hunt (1962).

2002: Awarded an honorary Academy Award for lifetime achievement as the creator of Sundance, an inspiration to independent and innovative filmmakers everywhere.

He set up the Sundance Film Institute in Utah for independent filmmakers and in 1997 announced the creation of Sundance Cinemas, a venture with a major distributer to set up a chain of theaters for the screening of independent films. As of 2007, none of these theaters has been built.

Turned down the leading roles in Who`s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966), The Graduate (1967), Rosemary`s Baby (1968), Love Story (1970) and The Day of the Jackal (1973).

He often did his own stunts in action sequences but made sure the stunt men who were hired for it were paid, so as not to put anyone out of work.

1970s: Considered running for the U.S. Senate seat in his home state of Utah.

In Germany he shares his dubbing voice with Patrick Stewart and Sir Anthony Hopkins.

His performance as Bob Woodward in All the President`s Men (1976) is ranked #27 on the American Film Institute`s 100 Heroes & Villains. This is a ranking he shares with Dustin Hoffman, who portrayed Carl Bernstein.

His performance as the Sundance Kid in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) is ranked #20 on the American Film Institute`s 100 Heroes & Villains. This is a ranking he shares with Paul Newman, who portrayed Butch Cassidy.

1996: Awarded the American National Medal of the Arts by the National Endowment of the Arts in Washington, DC.

2005: Recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors. Other recipients were Tina Turner, Tony Bennett, Suzanne Farrell and Julie Harris.

Attended Van Nuys High School at the same time as Natalie Wood, who was already a star. Later in life, they starred together in Inside Daisy Clover (1965) and became good friends.

Along with Warren Beatty, Clint Eastwood, Mel Gibson, Richard Attenborough and Kevin Costner one of six people to win and Academy Award for Best Director, though they are mainly known as actors.

He is an environmental conservationist and often advocates and supports natural causes.

2005: Premiere Magazine ranked him as #17 on a list of the Greatest Movie Stars of All Time in their Stars in Our Constellation feature.

Dislikes watching his own films. The only film in which he was completely satisfied with his own performance was The Sting (1973).

After his suggestions of Warren Beatty, Alain Delon and Burt Reynolds to play the role of Michael Corleone in The Godfather (1972) were rejected by Francis Ford Coppola, Paramount production chief Robert Evans suggested Redford. When Coppola demurred, preferring his first choice of Tony Awar-winning Broadway actor Al Pacino, Evans explained that Redford could fit the role as he could be perceived as "northern Italian." Evans lost the struggle, Pacino was cast and a star was born.

Was originally attached to The Verdict (1982), but dropped out prior to production. The role of Frank Galvin was taken over by his friend Paul Newman, who won an Oscar nomination.

Is of mostly Irish descent

Alumni of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA).

He was voted the 30th Greatest Movie Star of all time by Entertainment Weekly.

Was given a fishing rod in lieu of the agreed $75 payment for his first professional acting appearance, on a TV game show.

2004: In addition to being the graduation speaker for Bard College`s 144th Commencement, he also received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the college.

Has appeared in seven movies dealing with adultery in some form or another: The Way We Were (1973), The Great Gatsby (1974), Out of Africa (1985), Havana (1990/I), Indecent Proposal (1993), The Horse Whisperer (1998), and The Clearing (2004).

He and famed Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Don Drysdale were in the same high school graduating class (Van Nuys High School, Class of 1954).

He is the founder of the Sundance Film Festival, which he named after his character from the movie Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969).

Has done 11 period pieces, including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), The Sting (1973), The Natural (1984) and Out of Africa (1985).

Mid-1950s: Was a pitcher on the University of Colorado baseball team.

Is a national member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity.

In the early 1970s Paramount had plans to remake Double Indemnity (1944) with Redford in the Fred MacMurray role. The project never got off the ground.

Turned down the role of Ben Braddock in The Graduate (1967) because he didn`t feel he could project the right amount of naiveté.

Mentioned in the theme song of the 1980s TV hit "The Fall Guy" (1981).

Left-handed.

Named an Officer of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.

Was considered for the role of Michael Corleone in The Godfather (1972).

German painter Sibylle Szaggars has been his longtime companion since 1996.

Father of Shauna Redford (born on 15 November 1960), James Redford (born on 15 May 1962) and Amy Redford (born on 22 October 1970). His oldest son Scott was born in 1959 and died shortly after from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

1995: Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#4).

10/97: Ranked #29 in Empire (UK) magazine`s "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list.