Definition

Proper noun: * Robert Redford: An American actor, director, producer, and environmentalist. He is widely recognized as a major Hollywood star, particularly for his roles in classic films of the 1960s and 1970s. He is also the founder of the Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival, which are dedicated to independent filmmaking.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Redford won an Academy Award for Best Director for "Ordinary People".
  • Many consider "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," starring Paul Newman and Redford, to be a classic.
  • The festival was founded by Robert Redford.

Advanced Usage

• The name "Redford" is often used metonymically to refer to the Sundance Film Festival or the Sundance Institute.
  • Getting a film into Redford is a dream for many independent filmmakers. (Here, "Redford" refers to the Sundance Film Festival.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sundance: (Proper noun) The name of the film festival and institute founded by Robert Redford. While closely associated, it is a distinct entity.
• The Sundance Kid: (Proper noun) The character Robert Redford portrayed in the film "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," which contributed significantly to his nickname and public persona.

Synonyms

• Robert Redford: (Full name) The complete, formal name.
• Bob Redford: (Informal name) A common informal variation.

Related Phrases and Contexts

• Sundance Kid: This phrase almost exclusively refers to the character from the film or, by extension, to Robert Redford himself, often evoking his iconic, charismatic persona from that era.
  • He still has that Sundance Kid charm.

Noun

1. United States actor and filmmaker who starred with Paul Newman in several films (born in 1936)