Acting legend Robert Redford has died at the age of 89, with the news announced by his publicist today (September 16).
Originally a stage and television actor, he made his big screen debut in 1962’s War Hunt , before finding fame in a string of hit movies including Barefoot in the Park, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Jeremiah Johnson and The Candidate.
He later branched out into production and directed nine films including the Oscar-winning Ordinary People, Quiz Show and A River Runs Through It.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in history, he starred in more than 80 films and announced his retirement in 2018 after a final starring role in The Old Man and The Gun.
Along the way he won numerous accolades including an Academy Award, a Bafta and two Golden Globes.
Here are his 11 best films, according to review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
5. Our Souls At Night (2017)
'Our Souls At Night' was the fourth film to star Redford alongside Jane Fonda and has a rating of 91 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes. They play neighbours who strike up a friendship after years of living next to each other. | Contributed
6. Jeremiah Johnson (1972)
Robert Redford plays the titular character in 'Jeremiah Johnson' - a Mexican war veteran who lives in the Rocky Mountains and traps animals to survive. It has a rating of 91 per cent. | Contributed
7. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Redford played Hydra leader Alexander Pierce in superhero film 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'. One of the best films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it scores a fresh 90 per cent rating. | Contributed
8. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
Another film featuring Paul Newman alongside Robert Redford, 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' scores an 89 per cent postitive rating from critics. They play two outlaws on the run after a series of train robberies. | Contributed