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.
9. Pete's Dragon (2016)
Disney's 2016 live action remake of 1977 animated classic 'Pete's Dragon' scores 88 per cent on the Tomatometer. It tells the story of an orphaned feral boy who befriends a dragon. Redford plays the father of park ranger Grace Meacham. | Contributed
10. Three Days of the Condor (1975)
Directed by Sydney Pollack, 'Three Days of the Condor' is a spy drama that 87 per cent of critics have given the thumbs up to. Redford plays a CIA researcher whose co-workers are murdered when he's out for his lunch break. | Contributed
11. The Candidate (1972)
In 'The Candidate' Robert Redford plays the charismatic son of a Californian governor who is tasked with winning an election against a three-term Repulican senator. It has a positive rating of 89 per cent. | Contributed