Robert Redford is one of the most talented and versatile actors ever to conquer the big screen. After appearing as a guest star on various television programs such as The Twilight Zone and Alfred Hitchcock Presents, he gained notoriety in 1963 with the Broadway play Barefoot in the Park. However, his cinematic breakthrough arrived in the mid-1960s. From the very beginning of his fame, Redford has always gravitated towards diverse roles, refusing to be typecast as the classic handsome romantic lead.